by - March 13, 2024 5:18 pm
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced Wednesday (March 13) that the Hot Springs Metro Partnership has once again been recognized as one of 78 economic development organizations accredited by…
by - March 13, 2024 5:13 pm
The college admissions landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, as evidenced by tightening acceptance rates at selective and highly selective colleges and universities, the introduction of test-optional and test-free…
by - March 13, 2024 4:46 pm
Data from the fourth quarter The Compass Report shows that building activity, sales tax revenue and slightly muted job growth helped support healthy economies in Arkansas and the state’s top…
by - March 13, 2024 3:50 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has hired Brooke Magallanes as its new associate vice chancellor for enrollment management. She will begin her role at UAFS March 18 with…
by - March 13, 2024 1:40 pm
Excellerate Housing, a subsidiary of Rogers-based Excellerate Foundation, has hired Jamion T. Nash as vice president to lead the foundation’s affordable housing initiatives in Northwest Arkansas. According to a news…
by - March 13, 2024 12:17 pm
Seven recipients were selected as Living Legends Award winners with connections to Arkansas State University. Recipients include retired Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, retired Lt. Col. Frederick C. Turner Jr., Cora…
by - March 13, 2024 12:11 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas for the 9th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the…
by - March 13, 2024 10:38 am
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the two-year college in Bentonville, has appointed David Walker of Bentonville to its board of directors. “I am excited to…
by - March 13, 2024 10:29 am
Construction is expected to start this summer on a four-lane, interstate-style divided highway to run between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill and the Springdale Northern Bypass, or Highway…
by - March 13, 2024 9:34 am
The year’s recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds Award, Keley Simpson, is described as someone “simply consumed with helping others” and does most of her work out of the…
by - March 12, 2024 7:54 pm
The Fort Smith Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday (March 12) unanimously approved an amendment to the Master Land Use Plan that paves the way for an “upscale, high-end” active…
by - March 12, 2024 6:16 pm
Expenses related to investments in its production facilities and expansion weighed on Westrock Coffee’s fourth-quarter and full-year profits, but the company’s CEO believes the money spent will pay dividends in…
by - March 12, 2024 5:42 pm
The Stephens Group, LLC announced Tuesday (March 12) the promotions of Allie Laborde to Managing Director – Business Development and Ryan Morrow to Managing Director. Laborde joined the company in…
by - March 12, 2024 5:37 pm
Chris and Mark Fowler, sons of the late Jama and Wallace Fowler, have donated the former Jonesboro home of their parents to the Razorback Foundation. The six-bedroom house will be…
by - March 12, 2024 3:21 pm
Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman announced Tuesday (March 12) the National Small Business Week award winners, including one from Jonesboro. “Our 2024 National Small Business Week award winners exemplify excellence,…
by - March 12, 2024 2:57 pm
Members of the Future Fort Smith Committee agreed Monday (March 11) that the Future Fort Smith Comprehensive Plan is still a quality guide for the City of Fort Smith, even…
by - March 12, 2024 11:43 am
Federal legislation that delivered $83 million for a foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith also brings to Arkansas $67 million to help complete Interstate 49 between Alma and Barling….
by - March 12, 2024 10:52 am
Dr. Missy Clifton, founding partner of Bentonville-based Premier Dermatology and Premier Aesthetics, started her business in 2004. “I started it because I wanted to do something that was not being…
by - March 12, 2024 6:03 am
Bentonville holding company Runway Group announced on Tuesday (March 12) that co-founder Tom Walton would assume the role of CEO. Chris Seay, the former chief executive since the fall of…
by - March 11, 2024 6:05 pm
Tyson Foods is closing a pork plant in Perry, Iowa. The Springdale-based meat giant is eliminating 1,200 jobs, with the closure slated for June 28. The plant slaughters about 9,000…
