by - October 5, 2020 4:36 pm
Simmons Bank gifted $1 million to support the construction of the new Dr. Josetta Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit and the Sergeant Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veteran’s Services Office…
by - October 5, 2020 4:25 pm
The city of Jonesboro received a $2.5 million grant for rail storage expansion that will provide needed space for industrial park manufacturers, but it also mean jobs growth, Mayor Harold…
by - October 5, 2020 2:52 pm
The Fort Smith metro economy has not returned to pre-COVID-19 job levels with the number of employed in August down 4.35% compared with August 2019, and the size of the…
by - October 5, 2020 9:10 am
Suzanne Allen Camfil, Director of Finance Jonesboro Residence: Jonesboro Education: B.S., accounting, Arkansas State University; M.S.E., educational leadership, ASU; Ed.S, superintendency, ASU Professional background: Allen has been the director of…
by - October 5, 2020 9:09 am
Holly Acebo LensMasters Co-owner Jonesboro Residence: Jonesboro Education: B.C., commerce, Mount Allison University Professional background: In addition to LensMasters, she owns Rodan+Fields Level 5 Lexus Achiever. What was your dream…
by - October 4, 2020 12:42 pm
More Northwest Arkansas travelers booked flights with Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) in Highfill last year instead of opting to fly from other airports in the region, according to a…
by - October 4, 2020 11:00 am
The pandemic has impacted many financial sectors since the partial shutdowns at the state level began in mid-March. Unemployment rates have skyrocketed, wages have been down, and profits in certain…
by - October 3, 2020 9:35 am
A seven-figure property transaction in downtown Bentonville has put into motion the early stages of a hospitality project headed by the two sons of Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon….
by - October 2, 2020 12:17 pm
Walmart announced early Friday (Oct. 2) a deal to sell a majority interest in its British-based grocery retailer Asda has been reached. Brothers and British billionaires Zuber and Mohsin Issa…
by - October 2, 2020 9:10 am
Hendrix College in Conway announced Friday (Oct. 2) that it will lower its tuition by 32%. Current tuition for the 2020-2021 school year is listed at $49,140, while the 2021-2022…
by - October 1, 2020 4:59 pm
Fort Smith’s newest public park officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday (Oct. 1), and the town’s pups couldn’t be happier. ERC Holdings of Fort Smith constructed a new…
by - October 1, 2020 3:57 pm
The Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors has appointed Gary Thompson as executive director. Thompson works at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station in Fayetteville. This is the first time…
by - October 1, 2020 3:43 pm
Fort Smith’s portion of the Sebastian County 1% tax has generated $11.997 million in revenue for the city so far this year, up 4.85% from 2019, according to the city’s…
by - October 1, 2020 3:33 pm
A lawsuit between Tyson Foods the former owner of Keystone Foods over the acquisition of Keystone Foods will now be heard in arbitration, according to a federal judge’s ruling on…
by - October 1, 2020 3:22 pm
Walmart said its annual Open Call event is anything but the norm this year, but the virtual event held Thursday (Oct. 1) is bigger than ever. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon…
by - October 1, 2020 2:40 pm
OZ Art, in partnership with the Unexpected and global curator firm Justkids, announced Thursday (Oct. 1) the launch of a new initiative to install 12 pieces of public art across…
by - October 1, 2020 1:28 pm
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday (Oct. 1) the promotion of Bill Rogers to president and CEO. He’ll replace Perry Webb, who announced his retirement last year. Rogers has…
by - October 1, 2020 1:15 pm
Lyon College was one of the few colleges or universities in the South to hold virtual-only classes during the fall of 2020. Administrators are preparing for students to return to…
by - October 1, 2020 12:03 pm
Highlands Oncology Group (HOG) opened a 125,000-square-foot building in Springdale in August. Jeff Hunnicutt said the benefit is twofold: for HOG as an organization and its patients. Hunnicutt was hired…
by - September 30, 2020 8:02 pm
Arkansas agriculture provides about $21 billion annually in added economic value, according to the latest Arkansas Agricultural Profile. The report, published by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture,…
