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Adobe: U.S. online spending topped $241 billion this past holiday season

Early reports of online holiday spending (Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024) peg U.S. sales rising 8.7% to $241.4 billion, ahead of earlier estimates by Adobe Analytics. The figures are…

The Supply Side: Retailers expect higher costs from proposed import tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates report retailers are under pressure as they front load cargo to avoid the disruption of a possible strike and higher costs from…

RJW Logistics investment to support area operations

Chicago-based RJW Logistics Group recently received an investment from Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners. The investment amount was not disclosed, but it will benefit area operations as the company…

Scott Family Amazeum begins $25 million capital campaign

The Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville will launch a $25 million fundraising campaign to enhance and expand the 50,000-square-foot museum, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 8) news release. Amazeum and…

Jacobs created branding for Molly Rawn’s mayoral campaign

Anna Jacobs, founder and owner of Fayetteville design studio Jacobs & Co., created the nontraditional branding for Molly Rawn’s successful mayoral campaign. Rawn defeated Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan in a…

Sen. King: Instead of one big prison, partner with counties

A bill being drafted by Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, would appropriate $600 million in fiscal year 2025 to expand county jails, particularly those in areas of the state where…

Stephens Insurance names new CEO, Chief Strategy Officer

Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., announced Wednesday (Jan. 8) that Korosh Saba will serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer and Lizzie Phillips Sanford as…

Corn acres crash in Arkansas

The Arkansas corn crop had a catastrophic drop in acres in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS). Acreage in the state fell 41%…

Then & Now: Arroyos focuses on diversity, inclusion

Adam Arroyos’ parents taught him to serve other people and “make an impact” in the lives of those around him. That lesson resonated with him in starting his professional development…

Fort Smith schools set to receive federal noise mitigation grant

The City of Fort Smith, in partnership with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS), was selected as one of 13 communities eligible to…

Jones Center receives $550,000 from Walmart Foundation

Walmart Foundation has provided the Jones Center with a $550,000 grant to support access to the center over the next two years and space rental discounts to area nonprofits, the…

USDA reappoints Robert Petter to United States Soybean Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reappointed Arkansas soybean producer Robert Petter of DeValls Bluff to the United States Soybean Board (USB). Petter will represent Arkansas during his second…

Fort Smith School Board moves to hire firm for superintendent search

Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education agreed Tuesday (Jan. 7) on a search firm to help hire a superintendent. The board unanimously agreed to allow the district and Board…

Klappenbach named chief judge for Arkansas Court of Appeals

Judge N. Mark Klappenbach was named Tuesday (Jan. 7) as chief judge of the Arkansas Court of Appeals. The announcement was made by Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker….

Why this Democrat proudly supports Sen. John Boozman

Here’s something you don’t hear every day: a die-hard Democrat who served in the Obama Administration and who regularly appears on Fox News promoting Democrats — proudly supporting Republican Senator…

Fort Smith Board approves climate grant funds; sets hearing date for sewer rate increases

The Fort Smith Board of Directors in a narrow vote again approved Tuesday (Jan. 7) participation in a $14.5 million federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to provide funds…

Berryville receives nearly $750,000 to study waste-to-energy project

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide $745,932 to the city of Berryville to study ways to reduce landfill constraints in Northwest Arkansas and produce fuels from waste, according to…

Attorney for group opposing new prison removed from prison planning meeting

Joey McCutchen, an attorney for the Franklin County & River Valley Coalition in its effort to block a planned state prison, was removed Tuesday (Jan. 7) from a “high-level project…

Commodity price declines cut into soybean crop profits in 2024

Arkansas soybean farmers planted more acres and harvested greater yields in 2024 when compared to 2023, but profit margins still were lower for many producers due to a drop in…

Bennett CRE, others join the Northwest Arkansas Council

Rogers-based Bennett Commercial Real Estate was one of the three new members to join the Northwest Arkansas Council in 2024. New members were announced at the council’s annual meeting in…