Fort Smith Board rejects ordinance that would have banned …
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Dec. 17) rejected a proposed ordinance to address homelessness that in some ways mirrors a Grants Pass, Ore., ordinance that survived a U.S. Supreme Court test.
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary
With a half-century of accomplishments under its belt, the Winthrop Rockfeller Foundation has big plans to expand its reach on its 50th anniversary. Founded after the death of its namesake,...
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Funding approved for Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum
Dec 18, 2024 · The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved $522,579 for Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum during its regular board meeting Tuesday night (Dec. 17). The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)...
J.B. Hunt, P.A.M. expected to post Q4 earnings increase
Jan 13, 2025 · The trucking industry experienced a “relatively normal” peak season in the fourth quarter of 2024 that’s expected to provide momentum for rates to rise throughout 2025, analysts said. Analyst Daniel Imbro, senior associates Joe Enderlin and Brady Lierz, and associate Reed Seay, all of Little ...
Home BancShares net income up 2.7% in 2024, sets new record
Jan 15, 2025 · Conway-based Home BancShares ended 2024 with net income of $402.241 million, up 2.7% compared with 2023, and a record for the bank holding company. Fourth quarter per share earnings of 51 cents were just below the consensus estimate of 52 cents. The bank, which is the parent company of Centennial Bank, on Wednesday (Jan. 15) posted fourth quarter revenue of $258.364 million, better than the ...
2024: Notable Deaths in NWA, Fort Smith metro
Jan 5, 2025 · Significant contributors to the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith metro business and civic communities died in 2024. February Glenn Atkins, 60, Feb. 24 — Atkins earned a finance degree — and later a master’s degree in business administration — from the University of Arkansas in 1987.
Impact Management Group’s Terry Benham transitioning to new role
Impact Management Group (IMG), a Little Rock-based leader in public affairs, political consulting, and strategic communications, announced Wednesday (Dec. 18) that co-founder and partner, Terry Benham, is transitioning to a new role in the venture capital industry.
Toni Lindsey is passionate about politics, Razorbacks
Jan 19, 2025 · Toni Lindsey is called “Mama T” by business leaders thanks to her work with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Arkansas program. She calls former Arkansas Razorbacks coaches Houston Nutt and Nolan Richardson her friends thanks to her previous job with the University of ...
Morawski discusses leaving as Fort Smith School District …
Dr. Terry Morrawski, Fort Smith Public Schools Superintendent, announced Tuesday (Dec. 16) at the school board meeting that he may leave the district at the end of the school year.