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NEA C-Suite: Daniel McAdoo

How would you describe your company? Hytrol is more than a conveyor manufacturer, it is a company built on relationships and a commitment to serve others. Our mission is to…

NEA C-Suite: Ken Kelley

How would you describe your company? ProMed Ambulance is a premier provider of EMS and mobile integrated health care solutions. But, more than an emergency medical services provider — it’s…

How would you describe your company? Overman Buildings is a locally owned manufacturing and construction company founded by U.S. Army veteran Chad Overman. The Overman family is dedicated to providing…

Arkansas Children’s Research Institute gains $3.2 million for cystic fibrosis pregnancy research

The Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) has received $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to identify how pregnant moms and their babies can better and more safely…

NEA C-Suite: Davy Carter

How would you describe your company? Centennial Bank is one of the strongest and most reliable banks in the country. We value our customers, local communities, shareholders, and associates, and…

NEA C-Suite: Ben Barylske

How would you describe your company? St. Bernards has provided 125 years of faith-based, patient-driven, innovative health care. We exist because of and for the communities we serve, and today,…

NEA C-Suite: Ryan Bane

How would you describe your company? My company is an agricultural retail company. We sell seed, chemical, and nutritional products in Northeast Arkansas, serving more than 75 farmers in the…

The Phantom Marine still a mystery after decades

William “Willard” Langston stepped off the train in Newport on Jan. 19, 1946, after he served a stint as a U.S. Marine in World War II. He’d grown up in…

Executive Summary: Shepard focuses on integrity, involving others, intentional volunteering

Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the…

The Supply Side: Walmart’s cake decorators stay busy, earn more

In the age of personalization, Walmart is taking advantage with its bakery business, which rings up about $3 million a week from cakes decorated in its U.S. stores. The cake…

Dan Andrews hopes GROW program will grow better futures

Dan Andrews, CEO and managing partner with Tempus Realty Partners, is hoping his idea for seeding 529 college savings plans for elementary students in Jacksonville will become a blueprint for…

Fort Smith Metro Daily News Briefs: White Coat recognition, Christmas Honors schedule

Following are news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. White Coat Ceremony The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) on Sept. 13 held its 2025 White Coat Ceremony, recognizing…

Gov. Sanders says Arkansas, Taiwan cut $5.56 billion crop deal

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Friday (Sept. 19) the signing of two Letters of Intent (LOIs) with Taiwan’s leading agricultural associations, signaling a combined commitment of at least $5.56 billion in…

Southern Bancorp promotes Lee Reddmann to chief credit officer

Southern Bancorp Bank announced the promotion of Lee Reddmann to chief credit officer. He succeeds Jimbo Boyd, who had served as the institution’s chief credit officer since 2018. Boyd will…

Hank’s Furniture donates $1.5 million to Arkansas Children’s

Arkansas Children’s has received a $1.5 million gift from Hank’s Fine Furniture. Made as part of Arkansas Children’s ongoing expansion project, the gift will help deliver better access, exceptional outcomes…

Event for small businesses to gain government contracts scheduled on Oct. 8

APEX Accelerators across the country will celebrate National APEX Day on Oct. 8 to recognize their success in helping small businesses secure government contracts. Arkansas APEX Accelerator will host a…

Fayetteville A&P retains CEO after investigation of employee complaints

The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission has voted to retain CEO Ryan Hauck after conducting an investigation into complaints by Experience Fayetteville employees about Hauck’s behavior. Records released by the…

Main Street Fort Smith proposes plan to partner with CBID on grants specialist

Members of the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) are considering a plan proposed by Main Street Fort Smith to hire a grants specialist to help with funding for projects and…

Northwest Arkansas residents give feedback for regional growth strategy

Planners working on a growth strategy for Northwest Arkansas are gathering resident feedback and input to understand their experiences and challenges to find solutions that benefit the community, a planning…

Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair economic impact could be more than $7 million

Part of the estimated $7 million to $7.5 million economic impact of the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair includes the sale during the fair of at least 75,000 corn dogs – or…