by - November 6, 2025 4:52 pm
A Northeast Arkansas based company, SylamoreBio, has received a $3 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Neurological…
by - November 6, 2025 3:43 pm
Tyson Foods is expected to post earnings per share of 88 cents for its fiscal fourth-quarter on Nov. 10, before the market opens. That would equal net income of roughly…
by - November 6, 2025 2:51 pm
The city of Fort Smith has made significant progress in reducing “active” known water leaks, with the number of such leaks down almost 50% between December 2024 and the end…
by - November 6, 2025 11:53 am
Walmart recently announced a partnership with OpenAI to allow ChatGPT users to directly shop and buy products using the chatbot app with no human interaction. This is known as agentic…
by - November 6, 2025 11:27 am
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank recently made some key leadership changes. Kevin Sabin, chairman and CEO of the Walton family-owned bank, retired Nov. 1. Matt Machen, president and chief operating officer, will…
by - November 5, 2025 3:29 pm
A three-story, 81-unit student housing community near the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has a new owner after a recent transaction worth $21.85 million. The purchase price equals $269,814 per…
by - November 5, 2025 2:38 pm
Enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport got off to a slow start in 2025, but the traffic has improved in recent months with September traffic up almost 18% and…
by - November 5, 2025 1:11 pm
All lanes of the Interstate 55 Mississippi River bridge will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-16, to allow crews to perform bridge joint repairs. Weather permitting, I-55 will be…
by - November 5, 2025 12:16 pm
Conway-based health care provider Pediatrics Plus recently opened a temporary location in Cave Springs while construction of its Elm Springs Farm campus is completed. The Cave Springs location is inside…
by - November 5, 2025 12:08 pm
Fondue restaurant The Melting Pot will open its first Arkansas location in the Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers. The approximately 9,300-square-foot restaurant will open later this fall at 5102 W….
by - November 5, 2025 11:27 am
An ongoing U.S. freight recession and lower manufacturing sector output were key factors in a more than 60% decline in third quarter net income at Fort Smith-based ArcBest. Revenue in…
by - November 5, 2025 10:00 am
Horace Wiggins Jr. made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. He spent…
by - November 4, 2025 8:46 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Nov. 4) approved $50.3 million in sewer system improvements mandated by a federal consent decree. The amount included $5.061 million for engineering…
by - November 4, 2025 4:58 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Fidler as the new state veterinarian. “Dr. Fidler brings extensive experience in animal health, regulatory science, and agricultural…
by - November 4, 2025 2:03 pm
The first segment of an 18-mile project to widen Arkansas Highway 112 between Fayetteville and Bentonville will cost $43.94 million. Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) awarded the 1.44-mile segment of…
by - November 4, 2025 2:00 pm
Lyon College biology majors Emily Berry and Hannah Davison spent their summer deepening their understanding of public health research as Stead Scholars with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and…
by - November 4, 2025 1:48 pm
Walmart has unveiled five new AI-powered digital tools that are supposed to make shopping easier and faster. The retail giant said driving in-store shopping and improving the customer experience are…
by - November 4, 2025 1:30 pm
Bentonville-based think-and-do tank Heartland Forward announced Tuesday (Nov. 4) that it has established a first-of-its-kind Heartland AI Caucus and a Center for Investment and Readiness. The announcements for the business…
by - November 4, 2025 12:25 pm
Sales tax revenue is up year to date in four Fort Smith metro counties, with Crawford County posting the largest percentage gain. Crawford County Judge Chris Keith said he’s happy…
by - November 4, 2025 11:36 am
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (Nov. 4) that Chris Tisdel recently started as the director of the McMillon Innovation Studio, an innovation hub that the UA’s Office of Entrepreneurship…
