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Northwest Arkansas cities could gain new leverage in economic development efforts if Arkansas voters approve Issue 3 this November. The proposed constitutional amendment would allow municipalities across the state to…
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is getting a major boost from one of Arkansas’ most prominent families. The Sam M. Walton College of Business announced this week that the…
Springdale is adding roughly 170 single-family homes, 171 townhomes, and 55,000 square feet of retail space — all on 130 acres near the intersection of Highway 71 and Interstate 49.…
After more than eight years of planning, Fayetteville-based Specialized Real Estate Group has started phase two of Markham Hill, a conservation-focused neighborhood spanning more than…
Pratt & Whitney is investing $4.7 million to expand its Springdale plant by 7,000 square feet, part of a broader $100 million project aimed at ramping up its maintenance, repair,…
The Lowell Planning Commission voted Monday to approve two rezoning requests that would allow future commercial development, despite objections from several nearby residents. One of the properties, located at the…
Sheila Franklin and Wesley “Trip” Leach resigned from the Conway School Board on Monday, creating a sudden shift in leadership just hours before the board’s scheduled monthly meeting. Franklin, who…
Arisa Health, the Springdale-based behavioral health provider, will close 26 clinics across Arkansas and end its contract with the state to provide mobile crisis and forensic services, the company announced…
Legacy National Bank, based in Springdale, is setting its sights on becoming a state-chartered, Federal Reserve member bank by June 30, 2026. This ambitious move is pending approval from the…
Fayetteville City Councilmember Teresa Turk is planning to appeal the proposed development plan for Ramay Junior High School. Her concerns center around issues such as traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and…