by - April 9, 2019 4:25 pm
Tyson Foods Chairman John Tyson says the company and the Tyson Family will underwrite all admission charges — that means free attendance — for the upcoming NCAA Division I Men’s…
by - April 9, 2019 8:50 am
Arvest Bank on Tuesday (April 9) announced the hiring of former Walmart executive LaTricia Hill-Chandler as the company’s new diversity and inclusion officer. Hill-Chandler most recently served as a senior…
by - April 9, 2019 6:46 am
Nine faculty members who are retiring this academic year will be recognized Tuesday (April 9) for their longtime service and contributions to Arkansas State University during the 41st annual Faculty…
by - April 8, 2019 11:24 pm
One of the most popular restaurants in downtown Jonesboro is moving to another location in the area. The Parsonage 322 will be the anchor restaurant in Northeast Arkansas’ first ever…
by - April 8, 2019 10:57 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday (April 8) the appointment of Judge Meredith Switzer of Hot Springs to the Arkansas Court of Appeals, District 4. Switzer will replace the late Judge…
by - April 8, 2019 9:49 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Education voted Monday (April 8) to approve the largest teachers’ raise in the past five years. The action will raise the base salary for starting…
by - April 8, 2019 6:40 pm
After a brutal 2017 in which spring flooding cost Arkansas growers an estimated $175 million in lost production and damaged acreage, rice growers saw higher production in 2018 than in…
by - April 8, 2019 6:12 pm
Fort Smith Public Schools held a contractor orientation Monday (April 8) to further explain upcoming construction projects in the district funded by a voter-approved millage increase. “Pretty much since the…
by - April 8, 2019 4:14 pm
Springdale-based Northwest Health broke ground Monday (April 8) on a standalone emergency department at the site of the former Clarion Hotel along Interstate 49 in Fayetteville. Details of the $9.5…
by - April 8, 2019 3:25 pm
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) will start to offer nonstop flights to Denver for as low as $39 starting June 27, officials said. Jonathon Nield, senior manager of network planning…
by - April 8, 2019 2:47 pm
NM CLSN LLC. of Wilmington, Del., made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between Feb. 15 and March 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - April 7, 2019 6:10 pm
Twelve days after firing Mike Anderson, the University of Arkansas has its next head basketball coach, and he has a clear directive from his new boss — build a nationally…
by - April 7, 2019 5:47 pm
Lavon Morton, the only Fort Smith City Director with an IMDB (Internet Movie Database) page, noted at the April 2 city board meeting that although he was appointed to the…
by - April 7, 2019 1:56 pm
The world’s rapidly growing population and the push of many people from the poverty ranks into the middle class will fuel significant growth in the agriculture industry, according to one…
by - April 4, 2019 7:56 pm
First National Financial Park is officially open for business in Jonesboro. Business and civic leaders gathered Thursday (April 4) to celebrate an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 3500 E. Johnson…
by - April 4, 2019 7:46 pm
As did at least two of the four University of Arkansas at Fort Smith chancellor candidates, Dr. Terisa Riley said the university should consider a marketing and branding campaign that…
by - April 4, 2019 6:17 pm
The Delta Innovation Fund (Delta I-Fund) startup accelerator will host its 2019 Demo Day at the Clinton Presidential Center on April 17 at 4 p.m. Eight Delta I-Fund alumni companies…
by - April 4, 2019 5:54 pm
The U.S. Marshals Museum received $1 million from Northwest Arkansas-based real estate investor Laurice Hachem, the museum’s foundation announced Thursday (April 4). Hachem is also a member of the foundation…
by - April 4, 2019 4:07 pm
Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI) in Springdale has been adjusting its budget for an upcoming project and jumping through hoops for another as it works to improve its exterior look. “Right…
by - April 4, 2019 3:57 pm
Expectations continue to fall for Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services and other transportation companies as they look to report first-quarter financial results amid high fears related to several factors…
