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Walmart investing $6 billion in Mexico expansion by 2030

Walmart has announced plans to expand its business in Mexico over the next five years with a $6 billion investment to add 1,500 new stores. This will add to the…

HTP Contractors building multiple Wingstop locations

Fayetteville-based construction company HTP Contractors is completing multiple projects in Northwest Arkansas for Dallas-based Wingstop restaurant franchisee Vibe Restaurants Group. HTP Contactors is building its second and third Wingstop restaurants…

Omnicom opens new Rogers office

New York-based Omnicom Group Inc. agencies Omnicom Commerce and Flywheel recently moved into an 11,932-square-foot office at Founders Plaza, 5001 Founders Way, Suite 220, in Rogers. Omnicom is a publicly…

NWACC, MSSU reach partnership with transfer credits

A new partnership between NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville and Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo., will allow students to transfer credits more easily between the two institutions….

Northside English teacher suspended without pay, rehiring uncertain

A Northside High School English teacher placed on administrative leave in February after complaints of racism regarding a quiz question has been given a 90-day suspension without pay. It is…

Verb Bookstore

Sari and Arthur Harlow knew they had to seize on a unique opportunity to grow their independent bookstore, Verb Bookstore. A building in downtown Jonesboro became available and they decided…

On Pointe

Jason and Kerri Cowgill’s daughters, Katie and Emily danced for 12 years. There was only one problem. If they needed replacement shoes or dance gear there was no place in…

Molly McNulty joins Bowen School of Law in key leadership role

Molly McNulty has been named the director of development and external relations at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. “I am thrilled to be joining my…

Little Lattes

Katherine and Joseph Myer were married when they were young and he was in the U.S. Army. The couple moved to Europe and soon welcomed a daughter. Near the military…

Lemonade House Grille

Chad Campbell worked for a railroad company for more than 20 years, and his wife, Monica, worked in the public school system. The couple wanted to work together and possibly…

Greenwood Mayor Kinslow says goal is to continue ‘smart growth’ in 2025

Added amenities and enhanced police and fire protection help support Greenwood’s economic growth that added 106,254 square feet of new residential and commercial space in 2024, according to Doug Kinslow,…

Dana Deree announces bid for Washington County Judge

Dana Deree, a former combat veteran, diplomat and businessman, announced Monday (March 31) that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Washington County Judge, the chief executive of the third-most…

Baptist Health Foundation receives grants for women’s health, oncology initiatives

Baptist Health Foundation was recently awarded $213,000 in grants from the American Cancer Society and National Breast Cancer Foundation for women’s health and oncology initiatives. Funding was awarded from the…

Arkansas State University Heritage Sites to pursue National Heritage Area designation

The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites, established more than a quarter century ago, is pursuing designation as a National Heritage Area. A program committee has been established for this purpose…

Connections: Clifford, NWA Council to receive economics awards

Economics Arkansas, a Little Rock-based educational nonprofit that promotes literacy statewide, will honor Ed Clifford and the Northwest Arkansas Council with the 2025 Excellence in Free Enterprise Awards on April…

Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue higher overall in March report

Sales tax revenue reported in March by the four largest Northwest Arkansas cities indicated that Benton and Washington county consumers continued to spend despite weaker retail sales reported nationwide. Bentonville,…

University of Arkansas names Indrajeet Chaubey as provost

The University of Arkansas announced Monday (March 31) that Indrajeet Chaubey been hired as provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1. Chaubey, a former UA faculty…

Fort Smith park improvements continue, including completion of large projects

As the weather warms and more Fort Smith residents and visitors head outdoors, they are going to see some changes at the city parks. For example. the city made many…

The Supply Side: Pozza’s Pasta owner focused on family tradition, legacy

Lucius Mhoon, owner of Pozza’s Pasta brand made in Springdale, bought the brand 20 years ago from Felix Pozza, who launched the pasta brand as a Tontitown grocer in 1971….

The Compass Report: Economic moderation seen in top Arkansas metro areas

Data from the four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report indicate moderation in fourth quarter 2024 economic activity, with sales tax revenue – a measure of consumer confidence…

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal