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,…
by - September 30, 2020 4:12 pm
With the pottery building nearing completion and restoration of the masonry veneer completed on the historic section, work on the future home for the Center for Art and Education (CAE)…
by - September 30, 2020 10:08 am
Northwest Arkansas’ multifamily market is booming. A new venture is hoping to capitalize on that. Cushman & Wakefield/Sage Partners in Rogers and Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Co. of Omaha, Neb.,…
by - September 30, 2020 8:12 am
The Little Rock Regional Chamber has hired Raymond Omar Long as Director of Business Retention and Expansion. In this position, Long will execute the existing industry support program, which is…
by - September 30, 2020 8:01 am
We are pleased to introduce to you the 2020 class of Northeast Arkansas Women in Business award winners. Holly Acebo Suzanne Allen Susan Beasley Graycen Bigger Neely Camp Rep. Fran…
by - September 29, 2020 6:52 pm
The University of Central Arkansas will host a “teach-in” on U.S. presidential elections Tuesday (Oct. 6) from 1:40-3 p.m. via Zoom. This faculty-led, teach-in is a nonpartisan event designed to…
by - September 29, 2020 6:23 pm
One of the most controversial practices in Northeast Arkansas, row crop burning, is about to get underway in the region. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture reminds those in agriculture and…
by - September 29, 2020 11:55 am
Siloam Springs-based poultry producer Simmons Foods Inc. recently sold its propane business to MFA Oil Co. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Columbia, Mo.-based farmer-owned cooperative acquired Simmons…
by - September 29, 2020 9:58 am
Kim Needy, dean of the Graduate School and International Education at the University of Arkansas, has been named to a one-year appointment as dean of the College of Engineering. Needy…
by - September 28, 2020 7:26 pm
With the help of a $500,000 grant, Fort Smith Public Schools will open a school-based wellness center at Darby Junior High. Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker announced the center during his…
by - September 28, 2020 4:11 pm
The agriculture sector is the largest in Northeast Arkansas and has been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some farmers in the region and around the state are about to…
by - September 28, 2020 3:59 pm
KATV and Talk Business & Politics extended a debate offer to the two candidates in the 2nd District Congressional race, incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. French Hill and Democratic State Sen….
