by - February 22, 2022 10:09 pm
The Delta Regional Authority announced Tuesday (Feb. 22) a $3,239,382 investment that will boost economic development and improve the quality of life for Arkansas communities and residents. The investment will…
by - February 22, 2022 10:00 pm
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Arkansas Tech University have been selected as a co-host for the 2022 Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Educator Academy (CSCEA). The program,…
by - February 22, 2022 8:28 pm
During a special meeting Tuesday night (Feb. 22) the Fort Smith Board of Directors approved two ordinances that will set a special election May 24 during the state primary election…
by - February 22, 2022 5:17 pm
More than 100 people braved frigid temperatures Tuesday morning (Feb. 22) to mark the beginning of construction on a $162.5 million expansion of Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith that will…
by - February 22, 2022 7:56 am
The University of Arkansas athletic department reported a 7.3% revenue increase during the 2021 fiscal year and an overall department surplus of a record $20.8 million. A financial bailout from…
by - February 22, 2022 6:21 am
Envirotech Vehicles will locate a multimillion-dollar commercial electric vehicle plant in Osceola, with plans to hire up to 800 workers over the next 10 years. The 90-acre, 580,000-square-foot manufacturing facility…
by - February 21, 2022 10:01 pm
During a special study session Monday (Feb. 21), the Fort Smith Board of Directors developed a list of modifications to proposed sales taxes ordinances that could adjust terms of the…
by - February 21, 2022 5:02 pm
The launch of the city of Fort Smith’s new website will likely be pushed from May, but city administrators believe added components, such as improved access to video of city…
by - February 21, 2022 1:15 pm
Public entities such as schools considering upgrading ventilation systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have also looked to implement energy efficiency projects. Still, a 2018 plan to reduce…
by - February 21, 2022 9:38 am
Feral hogs cause billions of dollars in agriculture losses nationwide each year, and in the Natural State an effort has been underway since before the pandemic to curb the problem….
by - February 20, 2022 10:29 am
The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with a cloud computing company in Denver for a remote worker program. Pax8 is hiring remote workers in the region through…
by - February 20, 2022 10:26 am
Northwest Arkansas outdoor dealer WT Equipment (formerly Williams Tractor) has separated its powersports business, Freedom Powersports, to form a new standalone dealership. The new dealer group is called Wood Powersports…
by - February 20, 2022 10:01 am
Rep. Monte Hodges, D-Blytheville, says he will stay in the race for U.S. Congress despite a nearly 20-year old allegation that never resulted in any charges being brought against him…
by - February 20, 2022 9:43 am
Springdale-based healthcare provider Northwest Health announced Friday (Feb. 18) that Jose Echavarria has been named CEO of Northwest Medical Center – Springdale. Echavarria has been as the interim CEO of…
by - February 19, 2022 9:25 am
Packaging is an essential component of retail, whether it’s business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) oriented, according to Brett Kirkpatrick, director of trade business at The BoxMaker. He oversees a new…
by - February 19, 2022 9:04 am
The Lyon College Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday (Feb. 18) to elect Dr. Melissa Taverner as the 19th president of Lyon College. Taverner has been serving as interim president…
by - February 19, 2022 7:30 am
When W.K. “Bill” Ingram won a special election in 1963 to serve out a State Senate term, he would often bring a special guest with him to the state capitol:…
by - February 18, 2022 3:32 pm
Springdale-based public transit provider Ozark Regional Transit Authority (ORT) announced Friday (Feb. 18) establishing on-demand transit service in Bentonville and Fayetteville starting Feb. 22 as it builds on the growing…
by - February 17, 2022 5:18 pm
Fort Smith could have another charter high school in August, with Premier High School seeking a charter amendment from the Arkansas Board of Education to open a school for at-risk…
by - February 17, 2022 3:55 pm
The Walton-backed firm Ropeswing Hospitality Group is working on a new food-and-drink concept in downtown Bentonville. The venue’s working name is Lady Slipper. The restaurant and bar will be in…
