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An effort by Fort Smith Director Christina Catsavis to shift the city’s hire-fire authority over department heads from the city administrator to the board was short-lived, with the board voting…
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The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (June 17) rejected two sewer rate options for the city of Arkoma, which by default sets the rate at $8.75 per ccf….
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Television weather personality Al Roker, a fixture on the NBC Today Show for decades, said his passion for a weather show for children is driven in part by his work…
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A $50,000 gift from longtime animal welfare advocate Donna Easley will help support Arkansas residents pursuing veterinary education at Arkansas State University. The Donna K. Easley Small Animal Practice Support…
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A $20 million building permit has been issued by the City of Fort Smith for construction of the Bass Pro Shops in the city. There is no word from the…
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High Street Real Estate & Development recently broke ground on $55 million The Warehouse District, a 6-acre mixed-use development in Johnson that will include two new restaurant concepts. Some of…
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Arkansas State University alumna Savannah Sandage, a Batesville native and recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in world languages and cultures, has been selected…
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More than half of respondents in a new Heartland Forward poll reported having a limited understanding of how to use artificial intelligence (AI) professionally. A growing number of respondents expect…
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Sales and use tax collections in the city of Jonesboro ventured into slightly positive territory during the month of May but remained down when compared to the first five months…
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The U.S. Marshals Museum recently laid off employees as part of “difficult choices” to respond to a downturn in visitors, according to Benjamin Johnson, museum president and CEO. Johnson said…
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As food prices remain high in 2025, the pinch on consumers, particularly those who receive food stamps — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — tightens, as proposed federal cuts…
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First Community Bank has rehired Brian Emison as senior vice president, retail deposit officer. In this role, Emison will focus on deposit growth, with an emphasis on technical applications and…
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Bentonville-based 37 North Expeditions and Ecological Design Group (EDG), a landscape architecture and civil engineering firm with offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Wynne, have partnered, allowing EDG to offer…
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The Thea Foundation has received a $7.5 million endowment and $400,000 bridge grant from the Windgate Foundation. It is the largest investment in Thea Foundation’s history. Housed and managed by…
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Lowering energy use in public facilities, enhancing curbside recycling, and tree planting are some areas city residents support in an energy and environment plan, according to Joshua Robertson, Fort Smith’s…
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The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) will provide the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM), an Arkansas State University Heritage Site, with a $1.272 million grant needed to complete…
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The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 11th annual Women in Business Awards highlights outstanding women who are driving commerce and the community in the Northwest Arkansas region. Nominated by readers and…
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Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., mass communications, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Arkansas Bankers Association Commercial Lending School Professional background: Singh is a banker with over a decade of experience…
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Residence: Rogers Education: MBA, 2018, University of Arkansas Professional background: Winham has more than 20 years of consumer packaged goods industry experience in sales, marketing and business development. She leads…
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Residence: Bentonville Education: B.A. English, 2009, University of Arkansas; J.D. with high honors, 2012, University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law Professional background: Reynolds is…
