News across Pulaski County
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...
US Energy Department awards Entergy $13.7M to strengthen grid
The U.S. Energy Department has selected Entergy to receive $13.7 million in federal funding to improve the power delivery to Entergy’s customers and communities and support economic growth across Arkansas,...
Prescott named CEO of SHARP PHO group
SHARP PHO, one of the nation’s largest independent, regional Physician Hospital Organizations, named Katherine “Katie” Prescott its new Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday (Sept. 30) following the retirement of long-time...
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...
Sustainability Commission October 2026 General Meeting
October 28, 2026
Civil Service Commission Meeting – Oct. 15
October 15, 2026
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...