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District 19 State Representative Preview

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – The primary election will decide who will be on your ballot for the District 19 legislative race in November. The Republican race has only one candidate, but Democrats must narrow the field. Early voting underway across Arkansas The state representative race for District 19 has three candidates. A Republican, Steve Unger, […]

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Arkansas Remains 44th in Broadband Availability, Annual Study Shows

Arkansas appears to be holding its ground in moves to expand broadband availability across the state — though in a recent analysis, that means staying near the bottom of the country in broadband availability, coverage and pricing. ‘High-speed Internet. BroadbandNow, an independent research and advocacy group that monitors nationwide broadband rollout, says Arkansas, at best, […]

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New Owner The Toro Company to Invest $50 Million in Intimidator Group | Arkansas Business News

We were unable to send the item. The Toro Co. of Bloomington, Minn., plans to invest about $50 million in Batesville’s Intimidator Group and double the company’s business over the next five years or so, company officials said. at Arkansas Business after an event they hosted on Thursday. TTC has acquired lawn mower manufacturer Intimidator […]

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Garth Brooks and his fans ready for the concert on Saturday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/FOX24) — This weekend marks the start of the summer concert season in northwest Arkansas. Nathanial Rateliff kicks off the concert series at Walmart AMP, and Garth Brooks performs for the first time at Razorback Stadium on Saturday. “What I love about a Garth Brooks concert, which I love, is that it’s not […]

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The Republican primary for the Arkansas House seat features four contenders; the winner will face the Democrats in the general election

State Chamber District 13 Denise Bugos (R) Age: 56 Residence: Cave Springs, 11 years in this neighborhood Occupation: CEO of Peace and Quiet Luxury Rentals, LLC Education: Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors in Retail Marketing, both from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Political experience: Nothing Aubrey Patterson (R) Age: 42 Residence: Bentonville, 20 years […]

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Walmart heirs launch new music festival in bid to make Arkansas an arts destination | Smart News

The FORMAT festival will be held on 250 acres of lush grounds just a few miles from Bentonville, Arkansas. Zak Heald / Courtesy of FORMAT Some travelers know the Ozarks for the region’s forests and caves. Now a new festival seeks to put Bentonville, Arkansas– home to Walmart’s headquarters – on the cultural map for […]

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Bryce Corporation expands operations in Searcy, Arkansas

Related research Bryce Corporation, a leader in the flexible packaging industry, will expand its operations to Searcy, Arkansas. The $80 million project is expected to create 142 jobs. The company will build a new manufacturing plant and distribution center, investing in state-of-the-art technology and state-of-the-art processing […]

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Norfork Dam 2020

Norfork Dam is a large gravity dam that spans the North Fork River in Baxter County, north-central Arkansas, United States. Construction of the dam began in the spring of 1941, making it one of the oldest multi-purpose concrete structures built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Norfork Dam led to the creation of […]

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Horticulture and food science students claim seven awards at Southern ASHS conference

submitted From left, Southern ASHS award winners include Mataya Duncan, Kenneth Buck, Amanda Fleming, Mason Chizk and food science researcher Renee Threlfall. Five U of A students from the Department of Horticulture and one from the Department of Food Science combined for seven awards at the recent 86th Annual Southern Region Conference […]

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Walmart launches fashion designer Brandon Maxwell’s first spring collection

Walmart launches Free Assembly’s spring collection, created by fashion designer Brandon Maxwell. walmart As shoppers gear up for spring, Walmart is launching fashion-forward new apparel in an attempt to appeal to consumers looking for style on a budget. The retailer unveils the spring collections of Free Assembly and Scoop, two of Walmart’s exclusive clothing brands. […]