by - September 4, 2018 2:29 pm
The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Foundation announced that the Windgate Foundation has awarded a major grant of $1 million to establish the “Windgate Foundation General Scholarship Endowment.”…
by - September 4, 2018 2:24 pm
Fort Smith Ward 1 Director and real estate developer Keith Lau is moving forward on his plans to build four-bedroom duplexes at the property he owns on 1001, 1011, and…
by - September 4, 2018 2:19 pm
There has been a significant push in academia in recent years to steer students towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM related careers. One area that has been less…
by - September 4, 2018 7:59 am
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story appeared in the Aug. 20 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business Journal’s…
by - September 4, 2018 6:22 am
Arkansas State University Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to June 30, 2023, ASU Chancellor Kelly Damphousse announced. Financial terms of the…
by - September 3, 2018 5:32 pm
Efforts to sell the building owned by Fayetteville co-op Ozark Natural Foods (ONF) have hit a snag. ONF, a natural foods retailer, announced earlier this summer its intention to sell…
by - September 2, 2018 9:59 am
With new security measures in place at War Memorial Stadium after a potential gun threat a week ago, state Parks and Tourism director Kane Webb said he’s still looking for…
by - August 31, 2018 2:14 pm
Board members for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) spent Thursday (Aug. 30) in executive session interviewing six candidates for the position of executive director and CEO of the Highfill-based…
by - August 31, 2018 1:51 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, touched on his youngest son James’s battle with drug addiction in comments to students at the Future School of Fort Smith as he shared “five…
by - August 31, 2018 11:25 am
A nearly $2 million renovation of the former Cabela’s in Rogers reached a milestone Thursday (Aug. 31) with the installation of new exterior signage. The new signage will prominently highlight…
by - August 30, 2018 6:31 pm
Fort Smith officials say Barling owes at least $1.146 million for water services, with the amount possibly owed could rise to $3 million. But the officials hope to reach an…
by - August 30, 2018 6:09 pm
The University of Central Arkansas has named Amanda Hoelzeman as director of media relations. She will begin in that role on Sept. 17. Hoelzeman currently serves as communications director for…
by - August 30, 2018 5:39 pm
Mayor Harold Perrin tasked a group of business and civic leaders to develop ideas that could ultimately lead to a corridor connecting downtown Jonesboro with Arkansas State University. Members of…
by - August 30, 2018 5:30 pm
Tontitown-based carrier P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. has purchased 550 new Peterbilt 579 trucks that will include factory-installed aerodynamic systems from Austin, Texas-based FlowBelow Aero Inc. On Thursday (Aug. 30), the…
by - August 30, 2018 10:34 am
The city of Fayetteville is seeking public comments on a plan to improve a 4-mile segment of U.S. Highway 71B through the city. Since through-traffic has shifted to Interstate 49,…
by - August 29, 2018 6:35 pm
Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp told Talk Business & Politics he will seek a second term as the city’s mayor. Snapp, who first won election in 2014, will run against…
by - August 29, 2018 6:11 pm
Methodist Village Senior Living (MVSL) has received a total of $50,000 in new financial contributions for its expansion. The two awards announced on Monday (Aug. 27) were for $25,000 each…
by - August 29, 2018 4:23 pm
Fayetteville-based Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) announced Wednesday (Aug. 29) an expansion to Harrison. The Breast Center, a MANA clinic, will open a breast cancer screening clinic at 502…
by - August 29, 2018 3:01 pm
Six candidates want to be the next CEO and executive director for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Highfill, and each one will be interviewed individually by the airport’s…
by - August 29, 2018 12:31 pm
A Fayetteville-based real estate firm has opened a second office in Bentonville. Collier & Associates is now open at 302 S.W. Fifth St. The company was established in 2013 by…
