by - May 12, 2020 2:59 pm
A cease and desist order is being sent to TempleLive in Fort Smith to stop a May 15 concert planned at the venue, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday (May 12)….
by - May 12, 2020 2:28 pm
Main Street Siloam Springs announced Monday (May 11) that interim executive director Stacy Morris has been promoted to the job in a full-time role. Morris has worked for the nonprofit…
by - May 12, 2020 12:29 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced Tuesday (May 12) plans to develop the DRA Regional Development Plan IV, a new economic development strategy that will outline the agency’s priorities and…
by - May 12, 2020 10:40 am
Jeff Hunnicutt, CEO of Highlands Oncology Group, said employees would begin to move into the cancer care provider’s new $30 million building in Springdale in the next few weeks. “Barring…
by - May 11, 2020 7:53 pm
A construction update presented to the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education at a study session Monday (May 11) shows major projects on track to be completed prior to…
by - May 11, 2020 6:36 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday (May 11) a concert at TempleLive in Fort Smith is in violation of state guidelines for reopening indoor venues and has not been approved. TempleLive…
by - May 11, 2020 3:59 pm
Fort Smith Regional Airport Director Michael Griffin is not surprised with the significant downturn in enplanements, and he is hopeful the need to get back to business will soon result…
by - May 11, 2020 1:12 pm
A rice growing method that was virtually non-existent half a decade ago is being used to grow a significant share of the rice crop in Arkansas. Furrow-irrigated or row rice…
by - May 11, 2020 10:40 am
The University of Arkansas said April 6 it was postponing the request for proposal (RFP) process to award a new seven-year contract for the athletic department’s orthopedic and sports medicine…
by - May 11, 2020 8:38 am
Little Rock-based Windstream Holdings, Inc. reported a smaller first quarter loss than a year ago as overall revenues declined amidst the telecom and broadband provider’s efforts to exit bankruptcy. Windstream…
by - May 10, 2020 8:57 pm
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge even as parts of the economy are opened by state and local officials. In Crittenden County, there are now 205 reported cases…
by - May 10, 2020 8:52 pm
Jim and Carole Williamson have made a $25,000 gift to the Lamar Williamson Prize for Excellence in Teaching, increasing the annual award amount from $2,500 to $3,500. This increase allows…
by - May 10, 2020 6:46 pm
Walmart U.S. eCommerce CEO Marc Lore continues to sell his Walmart stock holdings. On May 7, Lore liquidated another 85,000 shares of his personal Walmart shares for a total of…
by - May 10, 2020 6:30 pm
The deadline to nominate individuals for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 24th class of Forty Under 40 is May 29. The Business Journal annually recognizes promising young professionals who have…
by - May 10, 2020 12:05 pm
One day after leading a fleet of World War II-era airplanes on a daylong flyover tour of Arkansas, Bentonville entrepreneur Steuart Walton appeared on the morning show “Fox and Friends”…
by - May 10, 2020 9:57 am
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Chuck Welch is preparing for any and all scenarios that may affect the multiple campuses in his university domain. He says his team is…
by - May 8, 2020 6:04 pm
On Thursday (May 7) the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) agreed that the city has proved that the sewer improvement program…
by - May 8, 2020 4:06 pm
Springdale-based transit provider Ozark Regional Transit announced all passengers will be required to wear a face covering starting May 18. All passengers, with exceptions for those 2 years and younger,…
by - May 8, 2020 3:49 pm
With the city of Fort Smith returning to more normal operations, county and city officials are reminding residents to continue with safety and prevention measures such as social distancing and…
by - May 8, 2020 3:36 pm
Oklahoma City-based OGE Energy Corp. posted ongoing first quarter net income of $45 million, down from $47.1 million in the 2019 quarter. The per share earnings of 23 cents beat…
