The economic costs of medical innovation
The idea behind the federal Right to Try Act of 2018 is that patients with life-threatening conditions should be able to access investigational drugs that have not been approved by...
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Fort Smith Board to discuss cemetery ownership, homeless transport penalties
Another discussion about ownership and maintenance of cemeteries in Fort Smith, and a discussion about penalties for anyone transporting homeless people to Fort Smith are the only posted items on...
Rep. Hill says President, administration supportive of new housing law
He held a press conference on Easy Street in Maumelle, Ark., mainly for the irony of celebrating the 21st Century Road to Housing Act into law. “Getting this bill into...
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: UAFS publication award, Fort Smith police issue speed warning
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. UAFS Publication Award The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has earned a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from...
Retail import volumes spike ahead of tariff increases
Retailers are importing more goods this summer, and major container ports are expected to set a record ahead of Trump administration tariff increases coming later this month, and ahead of...
NWA Land Trust protects 80 acres with easements
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust has permanently protected 80 acres in Washington County through recent conservation easements. A 30-acre Mowry property in the War Eagle Creek watershed along U.S. Highway...
Real Deals: Bentonville medical office sells for $8.33 million
A 14,938-square-foot medical office building off Southeast Walton Boulevard in Bentonville recently changed hands for $8.33 million. The purchase price equals $557 per square foot. An affiliate of Nashville,...
The Supply Side: Walmart’s Sparky shopping agent drives more sales
Walmart executives are optimistic about the company’s AI-powered shopping agent known as Sparky. Even though agentic commerce — where AI agents and not humans shop for and make purchases for...
Foundever plans to add more than 200 jobs in Fort Smith
Miami-based Foundever plans to hire more than 200 people at its call center in Fort Smith, including bilingual customer service representatives, the company announced July 8. Foundever, formerly Sykes Enterp...
Reports show Catsavis tops so far in Fort Smith mayoral campaign contributions
Campaign contribution reports show that just under $55,000 — at least — has been raised in the 2026 race for Fort Smith mayor. Several people have announced for the open...
Rules established on pesticide use in fight with feral hogs
The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) has approved an amendment to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture rules on pesticide use, establishing requirements for the use of warfarin-based bait products labe...
Groundwater extractions in parts of the state remain above sustainable levels
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has released the 2025 Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report. The report reflects mixed groundwater trends in Arkansas’ major aquifers. In the Allu...
AG Griffin donates $1 million to U.S. Marshals Museum fundraising campaign
Another $1 million has been raised toward a $12 million matching fundraising campaign to support the U.S. Marshals Museum, with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin in Fort Smith on Friday...
Cong. Hill says President, administration supportive of new housing law
He held a press conference on Easy Street in Maumelle, Arkansas, mainly for the irony of celebrating the 21st Century Road to Housing Act into law. “Getting this bill into...
Air show to return to Fort Smith in May 2027
It’s going to be loud in early May of 2027. There will be thousands of motorcycles rolling in and around Fort Smith for the Steel Horse Rally, and modern fighter...
Walton Family Foundation releases workforce study, more than $12 million invested
A new study commissioned by the Walton Family Foundation shows Northwest Arkansas is making progress in aligning student pathways with regional workforce priorities and identifying opportunities to strengthe...
Walton Family Foundation to provide over $3 million for public projects
The Walton Family Foundation will provide $3.15 million to support eight public space transformation projects in Northwest Arkansas over the next three years, according to a Wednesday (July 8) news...
Christian Brothers Automotive opens in Springdale
Christian Brothers Automotive, a vehicle repair franchise, recently opened a roughly 5,000-square-foot shop on more than 1 acre at 5285 Members Lane between Sam’s Club and Interstate 49 in Springdale....
Fort Smith Board again rejects placing form-of-government question on the November ballot
The Fort Smith Board of Directors for the second time rejected a resolution that would place a change-of-government question on the November general election ballot. The vote fell along similar...
Bezos group gives Little Rock $30 million for park
The city of Little Rock is receiving a $30 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, a creation of Amazon creator Jeff Bezos and wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, to help...
Edie Stewart new CEO at Forward Arkansas
Forward Arkansas announced Tuesday (July 9) Edie Stewart as its new CEO, effective Aug. 3. Stewart brings more than three decades of experience spanning education, workforce development and the nonprofit...
U.S. Education chief McMahon grants waiver to Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Arkansas’ Returning Education to the States Waiver, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced at the Hot Springs Junior Academy Tuesday (July 7). McMahon...
The Supply Side: Value remains a top consumer amid inflation
Value continues to matter to consumers when shopping for consumables and discretionary items, and it’s also changing how retailers operate, according to a new report from McKinsey & Co. Value...
Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board distributes almost $84,000 for projects and research
The Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board has distributed $83,533 in funding for research and promotion projects. The selected projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’ wheat industry....