John Householder promoted to SVP, chief risk officer at First Community Bank
First Community Bank has promoted John Householder to senior vice president and chief risk officer. In his role, Householder leads the bank’s enterprise risk management program, overseeing the identification, assessment...
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SHARE program allows students to experience medicine and science
As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start. “I...
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Sales rise, losses shrink for Westrock Coffee in latest quarter
Westrock Coffee Co. grew revenue, shrunk losses, and continued to turn a corner towards profitability as it slowed its capital expenditure investments due to completion. The Little Rock-based coffee, tea...
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Razorback Foundation football fund boosts goal to $50 million
The Razorback Foundation on Thursday (Aug. 6) announced it has raised “nearly” $25 million toward a $50 million goal with its ALL IN Fund for the football program. The fund...
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Fort Smith metro building permit numbers down almost 18% through July
Building activity in the Fort Smith metro area declined in June, keeping the year-to-date totals lower than in 2025. Permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren totaled $23.268...
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Curiosity keeps Lowry engaged in business, nonprofits, law
As a teenager, Meredith Lowry developed a passion for caring and helping others by working at her father’s Fayetteville animal hospital. She was on the front line with clients as...
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Fayetteville artist Jessica DeBari to lead Community Creative Center
Community Creative Center, a Fayetteville-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, has appointed Fayetteville artist Jessica DeBari as executive director. Bryce Brisco, the former executive director, stepped down in late July. DeBari...
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Rep. McCollum resigns House seat; still GOP nominee for Benton County Judge
State Rep. Austin McCollum, R-Bentonville, resigned his House seat Wednesday (Aug. 5) after being arrested this weekend for a domestic violence incident at his home. McCollum, the former House Majority...
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Murphy USA Q2 net income jumps; CEO signals strong second half of year coming
Boosted by higher gas prices at the pump, but also building on strong operational discipline, Murphy USA saw a big leap second quarter income, and CEO Mindy West suggested the...
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Almost $81 million in contracts awarded to build military facilities at Ebbing
Two special construction projects totaling almost $81 million have been awarded to support the F-35 foreign military training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith. Both projects...
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