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Justin Smith has his knee examined in the emergency department by Dr. Justin White at Cabot Emergency Hospital. [Karen E. Segrave]

Micro-Hospitals Arrive in Arkansas as Patients Seek Faster, Local CareLock Icon

Nutex Health is expanding its physician-owned micro-hospital model to west Little Rock, promising short wait times and local access to emergency care.

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Fort Smith Voters Approve $360M Bonds for Sewer System OverhaulLock Icon

It has been a long road to get to this point, with the city facing its share of obstacles in addition to the technical and intensive work itself.

Hires & Promotions at Arkansas Surgical Hospital, Summit Utilities, CJRW (Movers & Shakers)

From banking to nonprofits, see who’s moving up or joining Arkansas organizations this week.

Time Striping Co-Owner Cindy Williams Paints Her Own Path to $30M SuccessLock Icon

Under her leadership, the Alma road painting company has grown to become the third-largest woman-owned firm in Arkansas.

Mike Orndorff has developed Pettaway Square and other properties south of downtown Little Rock. [Karen E. Segrave]
Construction / Investments / Real Estate

Mike Orndorff Builds Community at Pettaway SquareLock Icon

The development has become a lively Little Rock hub, combining homes, shops, eateries and a welcoming community space. read more >

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Construction / Education / Manufacturing

New $10M Apartment Project to Go Up in West Little RockLock Icon

From apartment complexes to school fields and commercial renovations, Little Rock sees a series of million-dollar construction projects. read more >

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📈 Interactive Data Briefing: Little Rock Construction Rises in First Half of 2025Lock Icon

New permits and the total valuation of new construction projects rose in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2024. read more >

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Construction / Health Care / Public Companies

Little Rock Sees $11M Port SaleLock Icon

This week's selection of million-dollar real estate deals and construction projects in Little Rocks starts off with a large parcel of land in the city's industrial park. read more >

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Construction / Manufacturing

Shawn Cochran Named VP of Construction Management at Lexicon Inc. (Super Mover)

Lexicon Inc. has tapped veteran engineer Shawn Cochran to lead its newly formalized construction management division, overseeing steel projects from start to finish. read more >

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Construction / Legal / Real Estate

KellCo Custom Homes Surrenders Builder’s License After Fraud AllegationsLock Icon

Little Rock’s KellCo Custom Homes gave up its residential builder’s license before a state board hearing on customer complaints. read more >

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Hybar Steel was just one of Lexicon’s many projects in Mississippi County. [Karen E. Segrave]
Construction / Manufacturing / Media & Marketing

A Growing Team, Telling Lexicon’s Story

With billion-dollar projects and a growing team, Lexicon Inc. is raising its profile while staying grounded in people-first values. read more >

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Batesville manufacturer Bad Boy Mowers made its largest donation ever to Lyon College when it secured the naming rights for the school’s football stadium, which will open Sept. 13. [PHOTO provided]
Construction / Education / Tourism

Lyon College Scores Big with Football Investment & New StadiumLock Icon

The school is part of a nationwide trend in which small colleges use football to boost enrollment, school spirit and maybe even the bottom line. read more >

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Cliff and Brenda Palm moved into their newly built Sherwood home in June 2022. The contractor was KellCo Custom Homes Inc., owned by Tracie J. Kelley. Since then, the Palms said they’ve spent more than $50,000 in out-of-pocket repairs and miscellaneous other items that they said were included in their contract but that KellCo never provided. [Karen E. Segrave]
Banking & Finance / Construction / Legal

Customers Accuse Little Rock’s KellCo Custom Homes of FraudLock Icon

Tracie J. Kelley's company is also under continued scrutiny by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. read more >

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Tanner Weeks is a principal and co-founder of the Ecological Design Group. [Madeline Circle]
Business Services / Construction / Small Business

Ecological Design Group Thinks Outside the BoxLock Icon

The company takes a different approach to landscape design, challenging conventions through a focus on architecture with civil engineers supporting its vision. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Education / Energy

Crist Engineers, AgHeritage & Arkansas DHS Announce New Hires (Movers & Shakers)

From new hires to high-profile promotions, here’s a roundup of Arkansas professionals making career strides across industries this week. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Education

New Hires at Southern Bancorp, UAMS & Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)

This week includes hires and promotions at ArcBest, Philander Smith University, Stone Bank, and more. read more >

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Adam Hope, vice president of controls operation at Powers of Arkansas, and his dad, Alan Hope, the company’s owner and CEO. [Steve lewis]
Construction / Manufacturing

Powers of Arkansas Looks Back on 40 Years of BusinessLock Icon

Longtime CEO Alan Hope has grown the North Little Rock company from 60 to 350 employees and $100 million-plus in sales, despite legal hurdles. read more >

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Planned Pettaway Project 401 E. 21st St., Little Rock [google maps]
Construction / Investments / Real Estate

Update on New Pettaway Development

Coming soon: A $3.5 million mixed-use development by Mike Orndorff planned for Little Rock’s Pettaway neighborhood. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Education

Promotions Announced at Legacy Capital, Lexicon, UAMS & AECC (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights leadership changes and new hires across Arkansas in banking, health care, construction, education, and more. read more >

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Whataburger at 1815 N. First St. in Jacksonville. [George Waldon]
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

Whataburger Sale Exceeds $3.6M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 2,580-SF fast-food eatery in Jacksonville tipped the scales at $3.61 million. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Education

Promotions Announced at CTEH, Cadence Bank & Powers of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s Movers & Shakers features promotions, new hires, and honors across Arkansas in finance, education, health care, and more. read more >

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Construction / Education / Manufacturing

Leading With Vision Through Generations (Patrick Schueck Commentary)

A successful transition is rooted in staying true to your mission and your people. read more >

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Residence Inn Marriott at 219 River Market Ave. in downtown Little Rock. [George Waldon]
Business Services / Construction / Health Care

Residence Inn Buy Exceeds $11.2M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 107-room hotel in downtown Little Rock tipped the scales at $11.27 million. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Manufacturing

Little Rock Port Industrial Park Sale-Leaseback Tops $35M (Real Deals)Lock Icon

A 562,600-SF plastic home organization products plant in the Little Rock Port Industrial Park hosted a $35.48 million sale-leaseback transaction. read more >

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Health Care Arkansas Applies for $1B in Federal Rural Health Funding, Unveils Major Health Plan
Arkansas Business Nabholz Unveils $25M Argenta Project with Hotel, Event Space & New Home for Willy D’s
Investments Miles Stephens and Bill Dillard III Talk Strategy and Innovation at Onward FX Panel
Arkansas Business Property Values Soar In 17 Arkansas Counties After Latest Round of ReappraisalsLock Icon
Education UA’s CEREC Advances National-Level Research, Seeks ExpansionLock Icon
Whispers Crews & Associates to Move From Downtown to West Little RockLock Icon
Scott Beardsley, Crews & Associates
Whispers Mountain View Cabin Rental Agency Faces $4.3M Foreclosure LawsuitLock Icon
Banking Estate Tax Change Brings Hope for Small Banks
Chris Gosnell, CEO of Farmers Bank & Trust of Magnolia: “How do we get younger people into the industry and how are we recruiting that talent and retaining it once we have it?” [Jason Burt]
Arkansas Business Ex-Evolve Bank CEO Attempted to Meet Teen Boy for Sex, FBI Says
Banking & Finance Before CEO’s Arrest, Evolve Bank Pitched a Fintech Comeback StoryLock Icon