by - September 30, 2019 6:04 pm
Storms impact rice and cotton harvests
Heavy winds and rains blew across much of northeastern Arkansas and surrounding areas last week and it will likely impact both rice and cotton harvests, as growers try to make…
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by - September 30, 2019 6:00 pm
Gang-related violence a growing problem in NEA; informational forum planned
A public forum to discuss gang-related violence in Northeast Arkansas will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Nettleton High School Performing Arts Center. The forum, created by…
by - September 30, 2019 4:50 pm
$1.4 million federal grant to help build career tech center in Fort Smith
Fort Smith Public Schools will receive a $1.4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help build the district’s Career Technology Center. The…
by - September 30, 2019 4:37 pm
Fort Smith Public School officials work to address flooding, temperature, mold issues
A wetter than normal year and new energy-saving initiatives led to issues in some Fort Smith Public Schools. Those issues led many to turn to social media outlets to express…
by - September 30, 2019 2:00 pm
Following $4.2M land purchase, Central Research plans new HQ in Lowell
Lowell-based financial services agency Central Research Inc. (CRI) said Monday (Sept. 30) it’s planning to build a new headquarters near Interstate 49 in Lowell. The company plans to combine its Lowell…
by - September 29, 2019 12:16 pm
Colliers International offers insights on central Arkansas market
The ongoing battle between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail continues to be the dominant factor in the commercial real estate market. That was a prevailing theme Thursday (Sept. 26) at a…
by - September 28, 2019 11:33 am
Fort Smith splits development services department, promotes Deer and Rice
In a move to streamline management and provide better customer service, the city of Fort Smith has split the Department of Development Services into two departments. The move was made…
by - September 28, 2019 10:40 am
Crafton embraces ESOP to preserve company’s culture, legacy
Matt Crafton’s entire life has been shaped by the company his father co-founded 56 years ago. Now, he’s put forth a plan that will help shape the lives of the…
by - September 27, 2019 4:00 pm
City Heights in Van Buren receives National Blue Ribbon recognition
City Heights Elementary School in Van Buren was one of two Arkansas schools named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education this year. “We recognize and…
by - September 27, 2019 3:53 pm
Baker named Fort Smith police chief, pledges to continue community policing
Following a nationwide search that yielded 28 applicants, City Administrator Carl Geffken announced Friday (Sept. 27) that Danny Baker will fill the vacancy left when former Chief Nathaniel Clark resigned…
by - September 27, 2019 10:43 am
Then & Now: Eagle Bank in NWA is a return of sorts for Jeff Lynch
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Sept. 16 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - September 26, 2019 6:21 pm
JBU raises $156 million in campaign; celebrates centennial birthday
Siloam Springs-based John Brown University announced Thursday (Sept. 26) that it raised $156 million in its seven-year fundraising campaign, exceeding the campaign’s $125 million goal. The private, Christian university is…
by - September 26, 2019 6:02 pm
Fort Smith Forward formed to build on ‘recent momentum and positive developments’
A group of community-minded citizens has started a new action group in Fort Smith – Fort Smith Forward. The group was formed as a “dynamic and diverse group united in…
by - September 26, 2019 5:22 pm
Fort Smith metro travel and tourism sector improves in first half of 2019
Travel and tourism business in the Fort Smith metro has rebounded in the first six months of 2019 compared with what was a down year in 2018. Hospitality tax revenue…
by - September 26, 2019 4:18 pm
Former Tyson CEO Donnie Smith focuses on family legacy
Donnie Smith, the former CEO of Tyson Foods, will turn 60 years old next week. Retired for nearly two years, Smith has focused on four areas with his time and…
by - September 26, 2019 4:13 pm
Rockline Industries in Springdale reaches 11 million safe work hours
The Rockline Industries plant in Springdale has attained 11 million safe work hours without a lost time accident, and only a handful of companies have achieved the milestone, according to…
by - September 26, 2019 3:59 pm
Rep. Ladyman will seek re-election to House seat
Rep. Jack Ladyman, R-Jonesboro, will seek another term in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Ladyman represents District 59 which includes western portions of Craighead County and is serving his third…
by - September 25, 2019 6:03 pm
Family of former UAFS student says actions ‘fall on deaf ears’ with basketball coach
The family of a former University of Arkansas at Fort Smith student basketball player who alleged race discrimination by a UAFS coach says they do not think the university has…
by - September 25, 2019 5:33 pm
Farm Bureau’s Veach represents state, U.S. at the North American/EU ag conference
Randy Veach, president of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, was among the farm and ranch leaders representing the United States at the 39th biennial North American/European Union Agriculture Conference in Copenhagen,…
by - September 25, 2019 5:28 pm
Conway Regional Health breaks ground on medical office building
Conway Regional Health System broke ground Wednesday (Sept. 25) on the construction of a $13 million, three-story medical office building to be located at the northeast corner of the hospital’s…