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Conway Corp has implemented mandatory water conservation measures for all residents and businesses, responding to ongoing concerns about water supply stress in the region. The utility company, serving tens of…
Walmart Inc. reported its slowest sales growth in six years, prompting the company to temper its expectations for the remainder of 2026. Shares of the Bentonville-based retail giant dropped more…
The Johnson Square development in Johnson is expanding with a $7 million addition that will add eight condominiums and a restaurant space to the neighborhood located just off Interstate 49.…
The Fort Smith-based Degen Foundation announced Thursday, August 20, that it has awarded more than $570,000 in grants and scholarships to organizations and students across Arkansas. Among the larger commitments…
Arvest Bank has secured the top ranking in the banking and financial services industry within Arkansas for the seventh consecutive year on the Forbes 2026 America's Best-in-State Employers list. The…
The Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation has pledged $34.5 million to John Brown University (JBU) in Siloam Springs to help fund a $48.7 million project aimed at establishing a new…
Karla Payne, chief financial officer of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, announced her retirement effective early 2027, concluding a career that spans more than four decades with the company. Arvest Bank made…
Community Connections, a nonprofit based in Conway that provides support and resources to children with special needs and their families, is expanding its operations into Northwest Arkansas to better serve…
Fayetteville-based Caisson Capital Partners announced Tuesday they have surpassed $100 million in assets under management, a milestone reached following the acquisition of an 181-unit multifamily community in Overland Park, Kansas.…
Northwest Arkansas is seeing a surge in tech companies setting up shop, but there’s a hitch: the pool of local tech talent just isn’t deep enough to keep pace. Apprenticely,…