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Fort Smith water studies show recent history of system weaknesses, needs

Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series addressing identified Fort Smith water system replacement and repair needs with cost estimates that approach $600 million. Link here for…

Live Nation to open music venue near Momentary in Bentonville

Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Live Nation Entertainment said Tuesday (March 10) that it’s working with the Momentary to open a 46,327-square-foot music venue in Bentonville. Bentonville Ballroom will have a capacity…

Job numbers, waterslides, homeless ordinance part of Fort Smith Board meeting

With a regional job numbers report, possible Parrot Island Waterpark slides and management changes, and a homeless ordinance discussion, Tuesday’s (March 10) study session of the Fort Smith Board of…

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver delivers state of the city address

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver recently gave his sixth state of the city address where he touted the city’s economic growth last year and its “Destination 100K” initiative as it approaches…

Work begins on $115 million student housing project in Fayetteville

Construction is underway on a seven-story, 294-unit student housing development near the University of Arkansas. The city of Fayetteville issued Wednesday (March 4) a construction permit for the project valued…

J.B. Hunt joins dual-listing exchange Nasdaq Texas

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., a Lowell-based transportation services provider, said Thursday (March 5) that it’s been approved to have its common stock listed on Nasdaq Texas LLC. J.B. Hunt…

Senior US Air Force officials visit Fort Smith

Top U.S. Air Force (USAF) leaders were at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith on Sunday and Monday (March 8-9) to receive briefings on foreign military pilot training…

Lindsey & Associates

Lindsey & Associates started in March of 1973 on U.S. Highway 71 in Fayetteville. The founder was Razorback football star Jim Lindsey. He began the company with J.W. Gabel. John…

Chandler Capital Group

Chandler Capital Group is a multigenerational, family-owned manufacturing company. Nearly 50 years ago, it started with a single operating business. The company has grown into a diversified portfolio of brands…

Lewis Automotive Group

Lewis Automotive Group is celebrating 80 years as a family-owned and operated automotive business in Northwest Arkansas. Founded by Buck Lewis, the company has grown significantly since its beginnings from…

Harps Food Stores

An employee-owned company, Harps Food Stores is a regional grocer serving communities in six states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Oklahoma. Harvard and Floy Harp founded the company…

Black Hills Energy

Black Hills Energy has a 143-year history of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity and natural gas. The company notes that it has grown into a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility with…

Fulcrum Collective

Fulcrum Collective provides supply chain solutions for the retail industry and invests in and advises startups. Founded by Ron Whaley, the family-owned business has been revitalized since hiring a new…

Teslar Software

Teslar Software is a financial technology company that helps financial institutions operate more efficiently and better serve their customers. Founded in Northwest Arkansas by Joe Ehrhardt, Teslar Software simplifies the…

Milestone Construction

Milestone Construction provides high-quality and cost-effective construction management, general contracting and design-build services. Founded by Sam Hollis and Travis Ruff in 2004, the full-service construction management firm and general contractor…