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Scouting America council to honor Hunt family
The Natural State Council of Scouting America said Tuesday (Sept. 29) that it will honor the Hunt family at its 2026 Northwest Arkansas Heart of the Eagle. The luncheon event...
Chamber of Mothers starts Arkansas chapters
A nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing maternal health, affordable childcare, and paid leave has expanded into Arkansas by launching chapters in Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock. Chamber of Mothers is...
Taste of the Boulevard: An Elegant Evening Benefitting the White Oak Bayou
The White Oak Bayou Wetlands Conservancy is proud to lead the effort to protect, restore, and reimagine one of Maumelle’s most treasured natural spaces-White Oak Bayou. This beautiful waterway has […]
Then and Now: Graves helps clients buy, sell businesses
Barry Graves has brokered more than $1 billion in deals across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. As executive broker at Cantrell-Griffin Business Brokers he helps business owners navigate the decision of...
Moses Tucker Partners forms new multifamily management company, Nest
Moses Tucker Partners announced Monday (Sept. 28) the launch of Nest, a multifamily management and leasing platform serving owners, investors and developers across Arkansas and the greater Mid-South. Founded by...
The Supply Side: Survey shows shift in consumer holiday shopping behavior
Research firm CensusWide, in concert with marketing firm InvoiceHome, found that shifting consumer behaviors, such as prioritizing gifts over essential household goods, are high on consumer radars heading into fall...
Jobless rates decline in most Arkansas metros in August
August jobless rates were lower in six of the seven metro areas in or connected to Arkansas compared with August 2025, with Northwest Arkansas having the lowest rate at 2.9%....
UAMS Chancellor Barnes honored, discusses efforts to keep rural hospitals open
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes was invested Tuesday (Sept. 29) in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair during a ceremony that brought together...
A-State receives $2.2 million grant from National Science Foundation
Arkansas State University has received a $2.2 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a multi-institutional research project to improve drought tolerance in rice and wheat, two...
North Little Rock Community Centers Closing Friday, October 2nd for Funeral
AR Careers Job Fair
Looking for your next career opportunity? Join the AR Careers Job Fair on October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Little Rock Event Center. Meet representatives […]
German F-35s to soon arrive in Fort Smith
The first F-35A fighter jet for the German Luftwaffe recently rolled off the line at Lockheed’s production plant in Fort Worth, Texas, and is one of eight jets to be...