by - July 15, 2025 5:57 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted a second-quarter earnings decrease and flat revenue, both of which were close to analyst expectations. After the markets closed Tuesday (July 15),…
by - July 15, 2025 4:13 pm
Four researchers with the University of Arkansas System were awarded bonus grants by the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) for projects to develop innovative applications of rice, soybeans and lithium-ion batteries….
by - July 15, 2025 3:40 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (July 15) two gift campaigns totaling $2.5 million that will help the Department of Geosciences create more access to field-based learning opportunities for students…
by - July 15, 2025 3:22 pm
Mueller Streamline Co. announced Tuesday (June 15) it will invest more than $7 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Wynne. The expansion is expected to create 60 new jobs…
by - July 15, 2025 12:49 pm
A 148-unit multifamily development and an adjacent single-family home in Farmington recently changed hands in separate transactions for $32.15 million. The purchase price equals $630,392 per lot. Dallas-based Brazos Cedar…
by - July 15, 2025 10:42 am
The four-story, 107-room Element Bentonville hotel recently changed hands for $16 million. The purchase price equals $149,532 per room. Illinois-based Helix Bentonville Hospitality LLC, Appleton Hospitality LLC, Helix Gahanna Holdings…
by - July 15, 2025 10:34 am
The Medium at 214 S. Main St. in Springdale recently announced that the recipients of the 2025/2026 Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) will receive almost $150,000. The 37 creatives and cultural…
by - July 15, 2025 10:23 am
Amanda Hagar said when being named executive director of Main Street Fort Smith in July 2024 she wanted to learn more about opportunities within the downtown area and what visitors…
by - July 14, 2025 8:59 pm
The Venture Center on Monday (July 14) in El Dorado launched the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA) — the first U.S.-based accelerator dedicated to lithium and battery supply chain innovation….
by - July 14, 2025 6:45 pm
Bristle Group, a Bentonville-based consumer product and technology company, announced Monday (July 14) new leadership as it looks to grow through investment and acquisition. Erik Hawkinson is CEO, and John…
by - July 14, 2025 4:34 pm
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has a whole new look. The chamber has rebranded itself and unveiled a new logo, which Interim Chamber Coordinator Terrence Ward said indicates a…
by - July 14, 2025 3:02 pm
Tyson Foods selected six startups for potential funding from its venture capital arm, Tyson Ventures, which has invested more than $100 million in protein technologies, food safety, worker safety and…
by - July 14, 2025 2:21 pm
Walmart executive Lisa Perry and Peter Nierengarten, city of Fayetteville environmental director, have been elected to leadership positions with the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association and the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation,…
by - July 14, 2025 1:05 pm
Meetings expected in March to restart efforts toward dissolution of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) didn’t happen, and those involved say such efforts are on a slower track because…
by - July 14, 2025 11:39 am
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is set Tuesday (July 15) to interview two candidates – James Carter and Jason Mitchell – for the long-vacant internal auditor position. The board…
by - July 14, 2025 10:06 am
Fayetteville-based Field Agent is rebranding the company name to Storesight as part of an effort to reflect its growing services and 2024 acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Shelfgram, according to…
by - July 13, 2025 10:58 am
Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the…
by - July 13, 2025 9:56 am
Former Democratic Congressional candidate Marcus Jones has stayed engaged in Arkansas politics after his 2024 loss to U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock. Appearing on this week’s edition of Talk…
by - July 13, 2025 9:45 am
Hendrix College named six new members to its board of trustees. They include: Melissa Taulbee Brighton ’97 Margaret K. Dorman ’85 Jeff Johnson ’88 Rev. Nathan Kilbourne Rev. Zach Roberts…
by - July 12, 2025 1:20 pm
Education and Health Services sector jobs in the Fort Smith metro rose more than 5% between May 2024 and May 2025, the largest percentage growth among major metro job categories,…
