by - January 17, 2022 3:56 pm
A longtime state lawmaker from Northeast Arkansas has decided he will not seek another term in the State House of Representatives. State Rep. Joe Jett, R-Success, announced Monday (Jan. 17)…
by - January 17, 2022 2:17 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) graduated 24 regional leaders from the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. The 2021 DLI class marks the 16th year of DLI-trained regional leaders, composed…
by - January 17, 2022 1:28 pm
Significant contributors to the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metro business community died in 2021. JANUARY Tom Foltz Jr., 83, Jan. 3 — During a long business career, Foltz served…
by - January 17, 2022 1:17 pm
BEST DECISION In May, University of Arkansas provost and executive vice chancellor for academic and student affairs Charles Robinson described Matt Waller as a “respected and transformational leader.” Robinson, who…
by - January 17, 2022 9:13 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Jan. 3 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - January 17, 2022 8:55 am
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has elected Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner chairman of the NRF board of directors. Furner assumes a role previously held by Qurate Retail President…
by - January 16, 2022 12:43 pm
Bentonville firm CEI Engineering Associates Inc. donated $100,000 to the University of Arkansas to support the new Grady E. Harvell Civil Engineering Research and Education Center (CEREC). The $14 million…
by - January 15, 2022 10:56 am
The Toro Company announced Friday (Jan. 14) it acquired privately-held Intimidator Group, based in Batesville, Arkansas, in a deal valued at $400 million. The Intimidator Group designs and manufactures Spartan…
by - January 15, 2022 10:31 am
Missouri-based Sterling Bank, a $1.37 billion-asset lender based in Poplar Bluff, has started construction of its second banking office in Northwest Arkansas. Sterling is building a full-service branch at the…
by - January 15, 2022 9:37 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Steven M. Anthony to the Arkansas Racing Commission on Friday (Jan. 14). He replaces Butch Rice whose term expired. Anthony was born in Fayetteville and grew…
by - January 15, 2022 9:35 am
A 194-unit multifamily development in Bentonville changed hands recently for $29 million. The purchase price equals $149,484 per unit. Weidner Apartment Homes, a privately-held global real estate investment and property…
by - January 14, 2022 4:30 pm
Scott McCall, chief merchandising officer at Walmart U.S., is retiring after nearly 30 years with the retail giant. McCall will work in a consultant role with chief operating officer Chris…
by - January 14, 2022 4:24 pm
With almost 13,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Arkansas Thursday (Jan. 13) and 2,621 active cases in Sebastian County, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) has decided to…
by - January 14, 2022 2:30 pm
Tyson Foods has decided to move its annual shareholders meeting slated for Feb. 10 to a virtual event. This comes as Northwest Arkansas continues to be a hot bed for…
by - January 14, 2022 9:23 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Friday (Jan. 14) a long-term, strategic alliance with Waymo Via as the two companies expand efforts to integrate commercial autonomous driving technology in transportation…
by - January 13, 2022 6:01 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum President and CEO Patrick Weeks has a court date set for Feb. 15. Weeks was arrested Dec. 21 on two felony charges of aggravated assault with a…
by - January 13, 2022 5:09 pm
Fort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen is appealing a decision by Circuit Court Judge Greg Magness that said the city of Fort Smith did not violate the open meetings provision of…
by - January 13, 2022 3:58 pm
Splash Car Wash, an Arkansas-based business, is planning to open its 12th location later this month. Commercial real estate firm Colliers Arkansas, a development partner, made the announcement Thursday (Jan….
by - January 13, 2022 3:47 pm
The city of Little Rock will host the 50th annual Miss Gay America pageant starting next week, the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau said Thursday (Jan. 13). The pageant…
by - January 13, 2022 1:16 pm
An Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise is expected to open this spring at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill. Mike Philip, co-owner of Springdale-based franchisee Philip Enterprises Inc., said the…
