by - September 18, 2019 5:38 pm
A new University of Arkansas at Fort Smith policy to drop students for nonpayment is meant to help students and their financial health, not to penalize anyone. Dr. Terisa Riley,…
by - September 18, 2019 4:33 pm
Meat giant Tyson Foods has long offered protein snacks like its “Any’tizers” branded frozen chicken products. But the Springdale-based company is also trying meatless options announcing with a new line…
by - September 18, 2019 3:14 pm
North Little Rock-based solar power developer Scenic Hill Solar will build a 12.75-megawatt solar power plant that will meet the energy demand for all government operations of the city of…
by - September 18, 2019 2:36 pm
Final-mile delivery is growing amid the significant expansion of U.S. e-commerce sales. Much of the growth can be attributed to Amazon and its Prime membership of more than 100 million…
by - September 18, 2019 1:16 pm
Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas opened its seventh clinic in the past three years with Tuesday’s (Sept. 17) christening of the new $47 million multispecialty clinic in Springdale. More…
by - September 18, 2019 12:20 pm
Vehicle wheel manufacturer Superior Industries will lay off about 250 employees at its Fayetteville plant, said Steve Clark, president and CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. That number equals…
by - September 18, 2019 10:28 am
A public forum to address inclusion and diversity at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in response to alleged discrimination by the university’s basketball coach discussed steps needed at…
by - September 17, 2019 6:13 pm
Fort Smith attorney and judicial candidate Michael Pierce filed a lawsuit in Sebastian County Circuit Court challenging the residency qualification of Judge Claire Borengasser. Pierce is running for Fort Smith…
by - September 17, 2019 4:55 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s State Plant Board met Tuesday (Sept. 17) to discuss changes to the current rule regarding the use of dicamba herbicide in Arkansas during the 2020…
by - September 17, 2019 4:49 pm
Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group recently announced the sale of the Caraway Plaza Shopping Center in Jonesboro. At $19 million dollars, it is believed to be the second-highest single…
by - September 17, 2019 4:46 pm
The hits keep coming. Years of sales tax receipt growth in Craighead County and its seat, Jonesboro, continue through the month of August. Jonesboro collected $1.58 million in sales and…
by - September 17, 2019 2:34 pm
The owners of Bentonville Butcher & Pint said Tuesday (Sept. 17) in a social media post the restaurant at 1201 S. Walton Blvd. will close this weekend. According to a…
by - September 17, 2019 11:53 am
Bentonville-based Walton Family Foundation (WFF) on Tuesday (Sept. 17) announced a combined $20 million in grants awarded to several education groups throughout the country. The funding will help support efforts…
by - September 17, 2019 10:19 am
Pine Bluff-based Simmons Bank announced several promotions and key new hires in its central Arkansas and statewide operations. Matt Reddin was named executive vice president and chief banking officer; Paul…
by - September 17, 2019 9:48 am
The vacancy rate for commercial real estate in Northwest Arkansas rose to 11% in the first half of 2019, from 10.9% at the end of 2018, according to a real…
by - September 16, 2019 7:41 pm
Mercy Health System will hold its grand opening ceremony for the new $47 million multi-specialty clinic in north Springdale at Elm Springs Road and Interstate 49 on Tuesday (Sept. 17)….
by - September 16, 2019 6:35 pm
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2019, which will be presented during homecoming Oct. 26. Alec Farmer, Tommy Fowler and…
by - September 16, 2019 4:11 pm
An executive of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently said intermodal customers are neither pulling forward freight ahead of tariffs nor concerned about tight capacity going into the fourth…
by - September 16, 2019 4:09 pm
The three final candidates for the Fort Smith Police Chief went through rounds of panel interviews Monday (Sept. 16) as the search for a chief moved one step closer to…
by - September 16, 2019 4:02 pm
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Berry announced Monday (Sept. 16) his bid as a Republican for Arkansas Representative District 82 that includes parts of Crawford, Franklin, and Madison Counties. Rep. Sarah…
