Technology
Springdale’s Crisp Raises $26M in Series B Funding
Since Crisp’s inception in 2017, the company has raised $127 million in funding.
The report found that early equity rounds have declined meaningfully, but founders have been resilient.
The sobriety app launched by Empathy Health Technologies of Bentonville has seen rapid growth in recent years.
Hickingbotham will be recognized along with more than 25 top businesses and nonprofits from around the state.
AEDC Awards $2M to 12 Startup Accelerator Programs
The grants will fund business and technology programs hosted by organizations like Startup Junkie and The Venture Center. read more >
Former KATV Meteorologist, Veteran Storm Chaser to Launch Startup Weather Platform
The Arkansas Weather Network plans to offer hyper-local forecasts, real-time alerts and community-focused severe weather coverage. read more >
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Cybersecurity Training & Commitment (Chris Wright Commentary)
Cybersecurity training should go beyond simply reading an email and checking a box to complete a course, practice and proactiveness are better approaches to keeping staff ready for anything. read more >
by Christopher Wright -
The Mighty Rib: A Food Blog Sustained by Passion, Not Profit
Kevin Shalin says he’s not paid a dime, nor does he accept free meals, for his posts. And therein lies his influence on the local dining scene. read more >
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Arvest Hires New Chief Officers for Credit Administration, Information
The two roles, both newly created titles at Arvest, aim to advance the bank's long-term growth strategies. read more >
Walmart’s Evolution Continues (Editorial)
Walmart is making headlines again with its decision to move from the NYSE to the Nasdaq. read more >
Uniti Details Fiber Milestones Ahead of 2026 Revenue Growth
In its latest quarterly earnings release, Uniti Inc. detailed a set of milestones that signal a new era of fiber-focused growth. read more >
Arkansas Accounting Firms Turn to AI for Efficiency
The accounting industry has welcomed AI assistance — and while it won't do the whole job, the help it brings is a game changer. read more >
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Arkansas’ $305M Broadband Expansion Advances With Changes to Provider List
The federal National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved the plan. Two steps remain for it to be enacted. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Entergy Arkansas Pushes $1.6B Jefferson Power Station to Boost Jobs and Energy
The 754-megawatt gas-burning plant could be online by 2029. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
If You Build It … (Craig Douglass Commentary)
While AI is becoming more commonplace in businesses across the globe, only time will tell if there will be a return on such a heavy investment into the technology. read more >
by Craig Douglass -
US Steel CEO Reveals More Details on Next Arkansas Project
The steel giant's new direct reduced iron plant in Osceola and planned upgrades for grain-oriented steel represent another $3 billion investment in Arkansas. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Cities and States Are Turning to AI to Improve Road Safety
These efforts aim to address infrastructure issues and prepare roads for autonomous vehicles, highlighting the growing role of technology in transportation safety. read more >
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Future Data Centers Are Driving Up Forecasts for Energy Demand. States Want Proof They’ll Get Built
Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy. But the forecasts are setting off alarm bells about whether they can be trusted. read more >
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University of Arkansas Opens First-of-its-Kind Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
The University of Arkansas has opened its Multi-User Silicon Carbide Facility (MUSiC), the only openly accessible fabrication facility of its kind in the United States. Silicon carbide (SiC) is a […] read more >
Smart Eye Technology Advances Biometric Security with New Patent
The Bentonville-based company has secured its third patent in the realm of biometrics and cybersecurity. read more >
Digital Divide Widens for Rural Arkansas Hospitals
AI has been welcomed in hospitals across the country and rural hospitals could be the greatest to benefit, but only if the technology is more accessible. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas’ Delta Dental Bets on Startups to Improve Oral Care and Efficiency
After posting a $7.46 million loss in 2024, Delta Dental of Arkansas is launching new ventures to address the state's oral health crisis. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Walmart President, CEO Doug McMillon to Retire; John Furner Named Successor
After more than a decade leading the retail giant, McMillon will retire as president and CEO in January, with Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner as his successor. read more >
Mercy Advances AI Nursing Tool, Collaborates With Microsoft
The tool uses AI to document nursing observations and send information to a patient’s electronic health record. read more >
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