by - April 28, 2026 2:10 pm
A process that began in February to name the administration center of the Fort Smith Public School District is moving forward, with former Superintendent Dr. Benny Gooden’s name the leading…
by - April 28, 2026 10:03 am
Revenue in the first quarter of 2026 for Fort Smith-based ArcBest increased in the company’s two segments thanks in part to an increase in shipments and more tonnage shipped. However,…
by - April 28, 2026 6:06 am
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees voted Monday (April 27) to appoint Shane Broadway, system vice president for university relations, to the additional role of interim chancellor of…
by - April 27, 2026 5:57 pm
A grassroots initiative to beautify the city of Paragould has surpassed more than 1,000 volunteers. Clean Sweep Paragould now has 1,003 volunteers and they contributed 2,507 hours of work during…
by - April 27, 2026 5:30 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council recently released six strategy documents related to the group’s regional vision. A discussion of those key strategies, which include a big focus on supporting population growth,…
by - April 27, 2026 5:16 pm
Fort Smith metro port operations continue to benefit from federal funds. The latest federal award will help build an almost $10 million transload yard on more than 6 acres of…
by - April 27, 2026 5:01 pm
Springdale-based Harps Food Stores has partnered with DoorDash to handle on-demand grocery delivery from its 140 stores across six states. Texas-based Brookshire Grocery, FreshDirect and Market of Choice grocery stores…
by - April 27, 2026 12:19 pm
The Arvest Opportunity Fund, a non-bank subsidiary of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, recently provided its 1,000th business loan. The bank also recently kicked off its annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month…
by - April 27, 2026 12:16 pm
The University of Arkansas has set a new record of $252.9 million in research expenditures in 2025, an increase of more than $90 million in four years. UA Chancellor Charles…
by - April 27, 2026 9:22 am
Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, said Monday (April 27) that John Bailey, a nationally recognized leader on technology and public policy, will be the organization’s first artificial intelligence (AI)…
by - April 26, 2026 2:00 pm
The legal process to change through a citizen vote the city’s form of government is on the April 28 agenda of the Fort Smith Board of Directors. Directors Christina Catsavis…
by - April 26, 2026 11:58 am
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a decline, or moderation, in economic activity in the four Arkansas metro areas covered in The Compass Report. Higher unemployment numbers and less construction…
by - April 26, 2026 10:27 am
Springdale-based meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. has named Phillip Thomas as its new chief accounting officer and controller effective April 6. He replaces Lori Bondar, who is stepping down and…
by - April 25, 2026 11:36 am
Kansas City, Mo.-based Spencer Fane will combine with Tulsa, Okla-based Conner & Winters LLP. The merger, effective July 1, will result in Spencer Fane having its first Arkansas office, as…
by - April 25, 2026 11:22 am
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Dividend The board of directors at Fort Smith-based ArcBest have declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents…
by - April 24, 2026 1:27 pm
Fort Washington, Pa.-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. said Tuesday (April 21) that it will acquire nearly all the assets of Fayetteville-based luxury homebuilder Buffington Homes of Arkansas. Financial terms…
by - April 24, 2026 12:49 pm
Combined sales tax revenue reported by the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas was $8.974 million in the April report, a gain of 6.6%, in the April report. The gain…
by - April 23, 2026 5:08 pm
A group of legislators met this week with Little Rock-based Baptist Health leadership to discuss concerns about hospital operations in Fort Smith. Rep. Ryan Rose, R-Van Buren, said the hospital…
by - April 23, 2026 3:47 pm
Joseph Korkames and his wife, Zhina, of Fort Smith spend most days inside the offices of the family business that spans more than nine decades and four generations of chili…
by - April 23, 2026 2:40 pm
More than 36 acres of pasture in south Bentonville have a new owner after a recent transaction worth $5.5 million. The purchase price equals $151,975 per acre. An affiliate of…
