by - September 1, 2021 7:41 pm
The Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research (BLR) submitted a survey to school districts Wednesday (Sept. 1), asking about their COVID numbers and requesting that their answers be returned the same…
by - September 1, 2021 6:05 pm
The collegiate golf tournament, the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, announced its field Wednesday (Sept. 1) for the inaugural competition to be played Oct. 17-20 at the prestigious Alotian Club in…
by - September 1, 2021 5:20 pm
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro made a huge leap in August, coming in more than 70% percent higher than earlier in the summer. The area’s three biggest cities…
by - September 1, 2021 5:09 pm
Amazon, Walmart and other retailers have announced plans to increase payrolls ahead of the holiday season. Walmart plans to hire 20,000 employees to help with holiday rush and the growing…
by - September 1, 2021 4:53 pm
Anheuser-Busch uses millions of tons of rice as a primary ingredient in its staple beers including Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. More than 70% of the rice it uses…
by - September 1, 2021 10:07 am
The decision in early July by the NCAA to allow athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) was a startling change, one of the most monumental in…
by - September 1, 2021 8:15 am
St. Bernards Behavioral Health will begin a partnership with Craighead County on Oct. 1 to operate the county’s 16-bed regional Crisis Stabilization Unit. The crisis stabilization unit (CSU), located in…
by - August 31, 2021 5:14 pm
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)’s Fort Smith office is officially open and ready to help business owners in Sebastian, Crawford and Scott counties. Following a nationwide…
by - August 31, 2021 3:31 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. will purchase 272,405 shares of its stock for more than $10.07 million, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 31) news release. Meanwhile, the carrier’s share…
by - August 31, 2021 2:25 pm
Madison Dawson has been named director of tourism for the Eureka Springs City Advertising & Promotion Commission (CAPC). According to a news release, Dawson will oversee tourism development, serving as…
by - August 31, 2021 11:53 am
We are pleased to introduce to you the 2021 class of Northeast Arkansas Women in Business award winners. This is our third year producing this award for the region, and…
by - August 31, 2021 11:44 am
Lindsey Wingo Executive Director Downtown Jonesboro Alliance Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations, minor in entrepreneurship (2017), Arkansas State University What was…
by - August 31, 2021 11:43 am
Heather Walker-Clark Owner Intersect 311, The Glass Factory, Porch Thirty Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, (1999) and master of public administration (2005), University of Memphis; certification in nonprofit…
by - August 31, 2021 11:43 am
Ethel Tompkins Co-Founder Hoxie Civil Rights Museum Residence: Hoxie Education: Shorter Jr. College, North Little Rock, (1961-1962); certificate-introduction to criminal justice (1963), U.S. Navy North Island, San Diego; San Diego…
by - August 31, 2021 11:42 am
Laura Pickens Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations St. Bernards Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of arts in design/journalism (1997), University of Mississippi What has been the most fulfilling moment…
by - August 31, 2021 11:42 am
Theresa Nedelman Vice-President of Loan Administration First National Bank Residence: Paragould Education: Bachelor of science in marketing (1991), Arkansas State University What has been the most fulfilling moment of your…
by - August 31, 2021 11:41 am
Christie Jordan CEO Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and minor in English (1995), Arkansas State University What…
by - August 31, 2021 11:40 am
Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch Graduate School Dean Arkansas State University Residence: Jonesboro Education: Bachelor’s degree (1994) and master’s degree (1997) in history, The College of Charleston; doctorate in history (2003), The…
by - August 31, 2021 11:40 am
LaTeasha Gaither-Davis CEO Therapeutic Focus Residence: Marion Education: Bachelor of science (2006) and master of science (2008), University of Central Arkansas What was your dream job as kid and why?…
by - August 31, 2021 11:39 am
Sara Fenter Co-Owner, President Fenter Physical Therapy Residence: Marion Education: Bachelor of science in exercise science (2001) and master of science in physical therapy (2004), Arkansas State University What was…
