Gov. Sanders appoints Jerry Halsey of Jonesboro to Highway Commission
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Friday (Jan. 17) she has appointed Jerry Halsey to the Arkansas State Highway Commission. His term expires January 14, 2035. He will replace Alec Farmer. “Jerry...
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Southside’s Matt Wilkinson adjusting to roles starting and providing leadership
There are no seniors on this season’s roster for the Southside boys basketball squad. As a result, several underclassmen – mainly a large junior class – is having to assume...
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Walmart to sell robotics business in initial $200 million deal
Walmart has agreed to sell its robotics business to Massachusetts-based Symbotic for $200 million at closing with additional future contingency payments. Walmart is also paying Symbotic $520 million for automated...
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Bill seeks to prevent laws prohibiting residential gardens
Your tall corn stalks and brushy tomato plants should be safe from prohibitive local government laws if a bill filed by Rep. DeAnn Vaught, R-Horatio, survives the legislative process. You’ll...
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New report shows holiday sales grew 4% to $994.1 billion
The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported that November and December spending totaled $994.1 billion, up 4% over the same period in 2023. Spending came in ahead of the trade group’s...
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Marrs to open Bentonville store
HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” stars Dave and Jenny Marrs plan to open their second store this spring in Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release. Marrs on Main will be...
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Extensive work at Carol Ann Cross Park near completion
A resolution on the agenda for the Fort Smith Board of Directors regular meeting for Tuesday (Jan. 21) could mark as complete the construction of the at least $3.344 million...
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XNA enplanements top 1.1 million in 2024
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) exceeded 1.1 million enplanements, or passengers flying out, for the first time in 2024, XNA officials announced Friday (Jan. 17). XNA attributed the record year...
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Bill would prevent PBMs from dispensing drugs via retail, mail
A bill filed Thursday (Jan. 16) in the Arkansas Legislature would prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and insurance companies from obtaining retail permits and operating pharmacies and mail order services in...
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J.B. Hunt Q4 results mixed; earnings up 1%, revenue down 4%
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posted an earnings increase but a revenue decline in the fourth quarter amid a prolonged freight downturn. Earnings fell 21% in 2024 from...
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