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JTJ Restaurants has been selected as the new dining services partner for Hendrix College, bringing innovative food expertise and comprehensive dining solutions to the campus community. The partnership represents a…
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Arkansas State University System President Dr. Brendan Kelly announced Tuesday (July 8) several new executive roles and promotions in the ASU System Office, effective immediately. Brad Phelps, who has served…
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Duncan MacNaughton, a former head of merchandising at Walmart, is the chairman and CEO of Family Dollar following a sale of the brand by Chesapeake, Va.-based Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree…
by - July 6, 2025 9:55 am
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making approximately $9.7 million in funding available through its new Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funding (SDRF) program, an addendum to the 2025 Community Infrastructure Fund,…
by - July 2, 2025 10:49 am
The Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University has announced the second-year launch of the “Citizen Science Mosquito Project” in partnership with the city of Jonesboro. “This innovative public…
by - June 30, 2025 10:41 am
The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) announced Monday (June 30) Scott Kuttenkuler as the inaugural President of the Arkansas Rural Health Academy (ARHA). Founded in January 2025, the academy has…
by - June 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Arvest Bank has hired Dana Hedger to the position of mortgage lender at the bank’s Greensborough Village branch in Jonesboro. Hedger has 15 years of banking experience and previously served…
by - June 29, 2025 8:36 am
The Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), headquartered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been awarded an $800,000 grant by NASA to support workforce development, STEM education, and…
by - June 29, 2025 8:07 am
Hot Springs Village Voice Owner and Publisher Jennifer Allen was inducted as the 148th president of the Arkansas Press Association on Saturday (June 28). The focus of Allen’s presidency will…
by - June 26, 2025 10:55 am
Arkansas Children’s announced the creation of the Bale Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Interventional Radiology honoring Drs. Joanna and Robert Seibert, made possible by a $1 million gift by the…
by - June 25, 2025 3:50 pm
Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin, 44, was arrested Tuesday (June 24), according to the Arkansas State Police. He was charged with not paying his taxes and is facing numerous felony…
by - June 24, 2025 3:22 pm
Arkansas soybean producers are invited to apply for the 15th annual Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge (GFTG), a competition that rewards high yields, spotlights innovation and promotes best…
by - June 23, 2025 9:09 pm
The Jonesboro City Council has approved millions of dollars in capital improvement projects throughout the city. The Council recently approved a $17.5 million revenue bond issue that is part of…
by - June 19, 2025 11:40 am
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission on Wednesday (June 18) held a dedication ceremony honoring the legacy of James R. Rodgers Sr., a trailblazing figure in American aviation and a…
by - June 19, 2025 11:26 am
The Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA) Board of Directors has elected Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward as vice president. Ward will serve a two-year term. As vice president, Ward…
by - June 18, 2025 7:26 pm
A new economic impact report released this week reveals that Central Arkansas Water (CAW) has generated $3.2 billion in total economic impact from 2015 to 2024. The analysis was conducted…
by - June 18, 2025 7:15 pm
Brandon Square, a 177,349-square-foot industrial/flex property in southwest Little Rock, sold Wednesday (June 11) for $9.85 million. Nathan Monan of Colliers | Arkansas represented the seller, Little Rock Flex, LLC.,…
by - June 18, 2025 7:08 pm
North Little Rock-based Scenic Hill Solar, in partnership with the City of De Queen, De Queen School District, and Sevier County, completed three state-of-the-art solar power plants in the southwest…
by - June 17, 2025 3:43 pm
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…
by - June 16, 2025 2:39 pm
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…
