Fort Smith Voters Approve $360M Bonds for Sewer System Overhaul
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. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Dairy Faces Foreclosure as Costs & Debt Mount
The difficulties facing Helms Dairy illustrate the challenges for dairy farmers operating in today’s environment with ever-rising costs and a market that hasn’t kept pace. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
![The Nimbus Wind Farm is under construction in Carroll County, with around 200 workers on-site. The project is expected to reach commercial operations in the spring of 2026. [PHOTO PROVIDED]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot_2025-09-29_at_10.12.07e280afAM_opt-300x194.jpg)
Up in the Air: Arkansas Wind Power Remains Divisive as First Project Goes Live
A lot of the opposition to wind power is concentrated in northwest Arkansas, where the mountainous topography leads to concerns. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Little Rock Fed Leader Lindo Briggs Talks Banking Safety, Arkansas Growth
Matuschka Lindo Briggs of the Little Rock Fed discusses financial stability, the importance of Fed independence and Arkansas’ economic outlook. read more >
Arkansas Anachronisms (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Political will for change isn’t there, but several elected offices in this state are antiquated. read more >
by Hunter Field -
![Renee Clay-Circle at her home in Saddle (Sharp County).She owns almost too many businesses to count, but still finds some leisure time for hunting. [Sarah Guffey]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AS5A8099_opt-e1757721394732-300x194.jpg)
Multibusiness Owner Renee Clay-Circle Leads with Hands-On Approach
She juggles running a dozen businesses while also serving as Sharp County coroner and as a reserve sheriff's deputy. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Trucking Leaders Say English Proficiency Rules Are About Safety, Not Politics
The subject has been in the news this summer after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April to enforce the requirements. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Jacksonville Moves to Comply with a Little-Known State Law About Bankers on City Boards
Jacksonville’s recent ordinance highlights a little-known Arkansas law requiring city approval for bank executives to serve on local boards. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Despite Federal Cuts, Arkansas Pushes Digital Skills
Despite the loss of $30.8 million in federal funding, Arkansas advocates are pushing forward with digital skills training and access programs. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
ADFA Settles Old Tax Bill for Little Rock Verizon Building
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority paid $60,272 to settle a 2019 tax bill on Riverdale’s Verizon Building 4, citing a closing error. read more >
Pay-to-Move Programs Deliver Modest but Measurable Growth in Arkansas Communities
Arkansas cities are using cash and perks to lure new workers, with Texarkana and West Memphis offering payouts as others shift strategies. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Business Leaders Push Incentives Plan Ahead of 2026 Ballot Vote
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow Arkansas communities to offer new economic incentives, a move backers say is vital to compete with other states. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
An Unnecessary Burden (Editorial)
Constantly shifting U.S. tariff policy is placing an unnecessary burden on farmers. read more >
![Dillard’s Inc. said that shifting its incorporation to Texas won’t result in any change in headquarters or jobs. Below is its corporate headquarters in Little Rock. [Madeline Circle]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dillards_Headquarters_DSC_5085_opt-1-300x194.jpg)
Update: Dillard’s Shareholders Approve Plan to Reincorporate in Texas
The move won’t change the company’s headquarters, business or jobs, Dillard’s said in a regulatory filing. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Sen. Boozman on Farm Policy, Rural Health Care & Trade in Arkansas
The former Razorback football letterman also shared his thoughts on issues surrounding NIL and college sports. read more >
![Hunter Biram of the University of Arkansas said farm subsidies can determine whether a crop is profitable.[Griffin Coop]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_1780_opt-1-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Farm Bankruptcies Rise as Costs Outpace Crop Prices
Arkansas farmers are struggling with historic cost-price gaps, but updated federal subsidies could help keep some operations afloat. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
![Dr. Michael Birrer, UAMS vice chancellor, is director of UAMS’ Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. He is working toward UAMS receiving a National Cancer Institute designation, which would have an estimated economic impact on Arkansas of more than $70 million. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ARBusiness-UAMS-Cancer-154_opt-300x194.jpg)
UAMS Prepares for High-Stakes National Cancer Institute Bid
With no NCI-designated cancer centers in Arkansas, UAMS is racing the clock — and potential NIH budget cuts — to change that in 2025. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
![In March, a tornado with 165-mph winds plowed through Cave City, a northeast Arkansas town known for its watermelons. At right, a pile of coffins marked the location of a storage building behind Qualls Funeral Home in Cave City. [gwen moritz]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Damaged_Cave_City_Sign_after_Tornado_opt-300x194.jpg)
Tornado Recovery Without FEMA Aid Strains Small Arkansas Towns
With FEMA’s future uncertain, Cave City’s storm recovery shows what’s at stake for small towns facing big disasters and limited budgets. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
![Lobbyist Ted Mullenix is renovating this house-turned-office-building. [Madeline Circle]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Real_Deal_BuildingDSC_2364_opt-300x194.jpg)
Mullenix Unveils Rose Creek Station Project Near Arkansas Capitol
Longtime lobbyist Ted Mullenix is transforming a hilltop site near the Capitol into a new office space, restaurant and potential trail project. read more >
![The iconic east facade of War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The stadium is now run by the state parks department. [shutterstock]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/shutterstock_2516897093_opt-300x194.jpg)
With Razorbacks Set to Leave War Memorial, Stadium Looks to Reinvent
Fans from central, south and even northeast Arkansas may find it hard to envision a Hogless War Memorial. But the reality has been dawning for a while. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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