by - July 15, 2020 5:34 pm
Bank OZK sells off two South Carolina branches
Bank OZK announced Wednesday (July 15) that it has entered into an agreement to sell its only two South Carolina branches. The bank has agreed to sell its Hilton Head…
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by - July 15, 2020 4:52 pm
UAFS outlines opening plan, includes UA system requirement to wear masks
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley outlined the university’s plan – which includes a requirement to wear masks – to keep students, faculty and staff safe…
by - July 15, 2020 4:41 pm
Arkansas Capital Corp. receives $35 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund on Wednesday (July 15) awarded Arkansas Capital Corporation of Little Rock $35 million in federal New Markets Tax Credits…
by - July 15, 2020 4:35 pm
Central Arkansas Angel Network partners with Conductor for leadership role
The Central Arkansas Angel Network announced Wednesday (July 15) a partnership with Conductor to fulfill the role of executive director. Conductor’s executive director Grace Rains will serve as the CAAN…
by - July 15, 2020 3:11 pm
Car-Mart CEO Jeff Williams received nearly 30% raise for fiscal 2020
Jeff Williams, president and CEO of Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart, received a 29.9% raise, and his total compensation rose 59% to $4.92 million in fiscal 2020, which ended April 30, according…
by - July 15, 2020 2:53 pm
Southern Hills developers believe they have right plan, right time
By the middle of this month, Jonesboro residents should start seeing activity on a large tract of land in southwest Jonesboro that has long been envisioned as a site for…
by - July 15, 2020 2:28 pm
Anheuser-Busch donates to the Arkansas Discovery Farms program
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will receive $130,000 from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation in support of the Arkansas Discovery Farms Program. The program is an effort by the…
by - July 15, 2020 2:18 pm
UAMS, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health sign agreement to build proton treatment center
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International have signed a letter of intent to bring proton therapy — an alternative to radiation therapy…
by - July 15, 2020 12:42 pm
Helen Walton Enrichment Center has a second positive COVID-19 case
The Helen Walton Enrichment Center in Bentonville reports a second positive case among its staff. This comes after another positive case the childcare center had last month. “Our hearts go…
by - July 15, 2020 12:36 pm
Bost planning to expand in Rogers
Fort Smith-based nonprofit Bost Inc. is planning a significant expansion of its Rogers facility. According to documents filed with city planners, Bost is seeking approval to build three new buildings…
by - July 15, 2020 11:29 am
Real Deals: Sale of Springdale grocery store registers $5.9 million
A 59,466-square-foot commercial building in Springdale changed hands recently in a $5.9 million deal. The purchase price equals $99.21 per square foot and approximately a 6.75% cap rate. S&K Extreme…
by - July 14, 2020 7:48 pm
Fort Smith to negotiate with Oak View Group on convention center management
The city of Fort Smith will enter into contract negotiations with Oak View Group (OVG) to manage the Fort Smith Convention Center. OVG representatives presented their management proposal to the…
by - July 14, 2020 4:17 pm
Jonesboro one step closer to passing mask ordinance
The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee on Monday (July 13) passed an ordinance suggestion to the full Jonesboro City Council that, if passed, would require residents to wear masks in public….
by - July 14, 2020 2:37 pm
Today’s Power moves into new HQ in North Little Rock
Renewable energy company Today’s Power, Inc. flipped the switch on its new 42,000 sq. ft. headquarters in two North Little Rock-based facilities. The buildings, located on Industry Drive off I-440,…
by - July 14, 2020 2:36 pm
‘Ready to Learn’ opening plans unveiled by Fort Smith Public Schools
The Fort Smith School District’s “Back to School: Ready to Learn Plan” spells out the district’s plan to blend traditional classroom learning with online courses while also offering programs for…
by - July 14, 2020 2:03 pm
ASU’s fifth president, Dr. Ross Pritchard, has passed away
The fifth president in Arkansas State University’s history, Dr. Ross Pritchard, has died, according to the school. A cause of death for the 95-year-old was not released. Pritchard was appointed…
by - July 14, 2020 1:54 pm
Former CBRE exec starts new real estate firm in Rogers
Longtime Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate broker Clinton Bennett resigned as first vice president from the Fayetteville office of CBRE Inc. after eight years to start his own firm. Bennett…
by - July 14, 2020 11:23 am
Mercy Hospital in Rogers opens inpatient rehabilitation unit
Mercy is now accepting patients in a new rehabilitation unit inside Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers. The unit helps adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability…
by - July 14, 2020 11:11 am
With new guidelines, Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville sets reopening date
The Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville plans to reopen to the public at noon on Saturday (July 18) with new processes and procedures in place because of COVID-19. “The safety,…
by - July 14, 2020 9:05 am
UA receives $194.7M Walton grant to boost research; part of funding to support Bentonville ‘campus’
In 2011, for the first time, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville obtained the elite classification as a Research I (RI) university. RI is a top-tier and sought-after status in…