Regions

First glimpse into new ‘Walmart Health’ format

Walmart held a grand opening Friday (Sept. 13) for its new health format in Dallas, Ga. The new “Walmart Health” center is attached to a Supercenter as part of a…

Western Arkansas Business of the Year awards announced, inaugural event set for Oct. 1

Shipping, banking, medicine and beer are categories producing honorees in the inaugural Talk Business & Politics Western Arkansas Business of the Year award program. Talk Business & Politics is launching…

Walmart to roll out unlimited grocery delivery plan, targets AmazonFresh

Walmart plans to go national with its unlimited grocery delivery subscription which will cost $98 annually, or $12.95 a month. The program will be in place by the end of…

64.6 director seeks focus on ‘sustainability,’ hopes for a new brand for the city

A goal of Talicia Richardson is to not only foster near-term growth and improvements in downtown Fort Smith, but include a “sustainability” focus so the momentum of recent years continues….

Methodist Village expansion to continue with fall campaign goal of $15 million

In an effort to meet all the needs of its residents, Methodist Village Senior Living has added to its repertoire of services offered. In April, the facility, which has been…

Northwest Arkansas residents report high quality of life

Northwest Arkansas residents view the region as a “great place to live” with 95% of residents being “very or fairly happy” with the region’s amenities, according to the latest Quality…

St. Bernards tower nearing completion

Unprecedented rains and other unusual weather conditions have hampered construction efforts in Northeast Arkansas during the last year, and the four-phase renovation of the St. Bernards campus was no exception….

City of Jonesboro has new finance director

Jonesboro city accountant Steve Purtee has been selected by Mayor Harold Perrin to serve as financial director, replacing Deanna Hornback, who is leaving to join family in Oklahoma. He will…

Encore Bank names Michael Hallmark as regional president in Northeast Arkansas

Michael Hallmark has been named Executive Vice President and Regional President for Northeast Arkansas for Encore Bank of Little Rock. Hallmark, a native of Pocahontas, has an extensive 17-year banking…

Dr. Christina Drale recommended for UA Little Rock chancellor post

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas unanimously accepted UA System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt’s recommendation to name Christina Drale, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Arkansas…

Walton Family Foundation grant to support cyclocross races in Fayetteville

While Bentonville has enjoyed plenty of attention for its burgeoning mountain biking scene, Fayetteville looks to take the limelight when it comes to cyclocross after the city’s convention and visitors…

Crystal Bridges announces new acquisitions to permanent collection

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has added to its permanent collection, both historic and contemporary, with works by Kehinde Wiley, Jordan Casteel, Loie Hollowell, Henry Ossawa Tanner…

UA to add $5 million to scholarship fund for 2020 recruitment cycle

The University of Arkansas will increase the general scholarship fund by $5 million, a 33% increase in scholarship money, according to a news release. The additional money will increase the…

UAFS investigation finds no evidence of race discrimination alleged against basketball coach

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith equal employment opportunity (EEO) officer did not find substantial evidence of race discrimination in an incident that has blown up social media over…

Grant to help build trails connecting Fort Smith to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Trails are coming to the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education campus thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The college received a $216,000 grant from ARDOT’s Transportation…

Technology, health focus continues for Walmart as it seeks efficiencies and a ‘second engine’

Walmart is testing dozens of technology applications in its stores in hopes of being the first retailer to achieve a true omnichannel shopping experience at scale. Todd Harbaugh, executive vice…

UA to break ground Thursday on $45 million student success center

Construction will start Thursday (Sept. 12) on a new $45 million facility at the University of Arkansas that is expected to help students navigate financial, academic and other roadblocks they…

Trending indoor activity of axe-throwing arrives in NWA; businesses already planning expansions

Bryce Paden thinks everyone wants to throw a hatchet. Only they don’t know it yet. “It allows you to feel primal and empowered,” he said. “It feels a little bit…

Craighead County Crisis Stabilization Unit opens

Gov. Asa Hutchinson participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday (Sept. 10) at the Craighead County Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Jonesboro, which is the fourth and final CSU authorized under…

Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union to become Success Credit Union

Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union will change its name and new brand strategy as part of an on-going focus in Northeast Arkansas and the Southeast Missouri region. NEAFCU is now…

AQ Chicken House to open July 4 in downtown Springdale

Heartland Whole Health Institute works to address Arkansas physician shortage

Car-Mart receives extension on defaults, time to review ‘strategic alternatives’

Construction starts on 7th Highlands Oncology Center