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Tyson Foods will pay Devin Cole, its outgoing chief operating officer, a lump sum cash payment totaling $10.578 million following his departure on June 15. Cole stepped down from his…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a $2.6 million federal grant aimed at expanding its clinician-scientist training program, supporting students pursuing dual degrees that combine medical…
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission approved a $5 million investment Tuesday to fund the construction of the University of Arkansas Food Science Center in Fayetteville. This allocation isn't an isolated…
Experience Fayetteville unveiled its first publicly available marketing and sales plan on Monday, June 15, marking a new chapter for the city's official tourism agency. The move presents a clear,…
A retired University of Arkansas professor has filed a lawsuit against the city of Fayetteville, challenging a nondisclosure agreement tied to a secretive deal with a military-grade drone manufacturer. The…
Northwest Arkansas residents looking to swap gas pedals for electric pedals are getting a serious boost. A $7 million initiative funded by grants is set to assist more than 5,800…
More than 16,000 customers in Benton County lost power Tuesday, including every home and business served by Carroll Electric Cooperative in Pea Ridge. The outage affected 16,396 accounts, leaving the…
Denise Incandela, Walmart’s executive vice president of fashion and private brands, received the company’s top internal award this year for reshaping Walmart’s approach to apparel and elevating it into a…
The Arkansas Legislative Council approved a $5 million allocation on June 19 to support construction of a new food science center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The funds…
Walmart has opened a new "dark store" fulfillment location in Fayetteville, aiming to speed up deliveries for online grocery orders. This Spark Delivery Depot operates out of a former Walgreens…