by - January 24, 2022 3:59 pm
T. Baridi Nkokheli, the former Fort Smith Sanitation Director whose impersonation of legendary lawman Bass Reeves helped raise awareness of the historic figure and money for a Reeves statue now…
by - January 24, 2022 2:00 pm
Microloan nonprofit Kiva reached a significant milestone earlier this month in Northwest Arkansas. With its 58th fully funded loan, Kiva Northwest Arkansas surpassed $500,000 in crowdfunded loans since launching in…
by - January 24, 2022 11:44 am
Two anonymous gifts totaling more than $5 million will support the creation of an endowed dean’s chair and professorship for University Libraries and name two spaces in Mullins Library at…
by - January 24, 2022 9:59 am
Entering its 15th year, Rogers-based firm HP Engineering Inc. started 2022 with a new president, one of several appointments included in a senior leadership shuffle. “Our company has grown beyond…
by - January 24, 2022 9:52 am
Susan Blair, who has a 40-year career in bank marketing and communications, has joined DD&F Consulting Group in Little Rock as a principal of the firm, the company announced Monday…
by - January 24, 2022 9:47 am
Longtime Arkansas Capital Corp. executive Sam Walls III has been named CEO of the financial nonprofit effective Jan. 1, 2022. Walls has worked as Arkansas Capital’s president and COO since…
by - January 24, 2022 9:29 am
The Razorback Foundation has opened a new office in Jonesboro. Anna Kay Hilburn, associate director of development, will lead the efforts in Jonesboro. “There are Razorback fans in all four…
by - January 22, 2022 11:22 am
State Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle, said Friday (Jan. 21) he would leave the Secretary of State’s race and would instead seek the Republican nomination for Treasurer of State. Sen. Mat…
by - January 22, 2022 8:27 am
According to QSR magazine, a major trade publication for the industry, Fayetteville-based Slim Chickens has had no trouble standing out in the world of quick-service restaurants. In a lengthy profile…
by - January 21, 2022 2:07 pm
Simon Saw-Teong Ang, a former engineering professor at the University of Arkansas, pleaded guilty Friday (Jan. 21) to one count of making a false statement to the FBI about the existence…
by - January 20, 2022 9:03 pm
In the first of five scheduled sales tax information and discussion meetings held by Fort Smith City Directors Thursday night (Jan. 20) concerning a possible election to continue two sales…
by - January 20, 2022 8:47 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker said Thursday (Jan. 20) she would seek a third term on the state’s highest court. Baker has served two terms as a Supreme Court…
by - January 20, 2022 8:41 pm
Felix Curry has been named head football coach at Northside High School in Fort Smith, succeeding Mike Falleur who led the program for nine years. Curry recently worked as Northside’s…
by - January 20, 2022 6:25 pm
COVID-19 may have caused the Future School of Fort Smith to take classes virtual starting Jan. 14, but students have not missed their breakfast and lunches. When child nutrition staff…
by - January 20, 2022 3:40 pm
Little Rock-based Bank OZK on Thursday (Jan. 20) reported higher net income for the quarter and the year as its real estate services group (RESG) performed extremely well in multiple…
by - January 20, 2022 2:49 pm
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas announced the appointment Thursday (Jan. 20) of Dr. Scott Cooper as president of Mercy Clinic Northwest Arkansas. He replaces Dr. Steve Goss, who retired after 18…
by - January 20, 2022 2:34 pm
Tom Ward was promoted to executive vice president and chief e-commerce officer for Walmart U.S. ahead of the upcoming departure of Casey Carl after just eight months at that job….
by - January 20, 2022 1:37 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Thursday (Jan. 20) it will give a 40-cents per share cash dividend on Feb. 18 to shareholders of record as of Feb….
by - January 20, 2022 1:11 pm
Fayetteville auto dealer Blake Harris recently completed a 1.9-acre commercial real estate purchase and is planning a business expansion. Harris, who owns B&B Auto Sales at 2555 N. College Ave.,…
by - January 20, 2022 10:06 am
Recreational kayak manufacturer Eddyline Kayaks has picked up a minority growth investment from Bentonville investment firm RZC Investments. The investment will support various growth initiatives, including the company’s plans to set up a physical…
