Fort Smith

After taking the helm of the U.S. Marshals Museum, Johnson is focused on bringing its 235-year story to life with interactive exhibits, hoping to exceed visitor expectations and drive broader awareness of the museum as a hidden gem in Fort Smith. read more >

Chris Fowler, known for his success in KFC franchising, is now expanding his footprint with the growing Local Tire & Wheel chain and his recent acquisition of Dempsey Bakery in Little Rock. read more >

Mercy has expanded its primary care locations to include three new clinics, one in Fort Smith, one in Rogers and one in Springdale, all inside Walmart Supercenters. read more >

Any step forward is good news for Curt Green when it comes to Interstate 49. Green owns a commercial real estate firm in Texarkana and is president of the I-49 International Coalition, which is based in Shreveport. It is Green’s dream to see the completion of I-49 between Texarkana and Fort Smith along the western border of Arkansas, hopefully in his lifetime. read more >

The company said the fiber-to-home service will bring multi-gigabit speed and connectivity built for the future to residents in some neighborhoods. read more >

Brooke Allen, Dina Wood, Jill Suel and Michael Kirk have been hired in senior leadership roles. read more >

An affiliate of the Tulsa-based chain recently bought a 1.5-acre site on the south side of Chenal Parkway at Kanis Road for more than $1.6 million. read more >

More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >

Stewart has 25 years of nursing experience and most recently served as vice president and chief nursing officer of INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon, Oklahoma. read more >

Dr. Fareed Kannout, internal medicine specialist with Mercy, is moving his practice to the new Towson Avenue clinic. read more >

Shannon Reith, born and raised in Fort Smith, joined Studio 6 immediately after graduation when the firm was known as Laser Guest Hendrix & Reddick. read more >

The gun maker expects the project to add 76 jobs. read more >

The new 28,000 SF office at 1000 Fianna Way will provide a workplace for about 250 employees. read more >

The 10,700-SF center includes a specialized hands-on classroom that comes equipped with tools and utility connections, allowing for demonstration installations and diagnostic training. read more >

The program is expected to bring as many as 1,500 people, counting military personnel and their families, to the River Valley. Officials estimate it could have a $1 billion annual economic impact on the region. read more >

The gift from an anonymous donor will help uninsured women. read more >

The grant comes from a program for nonprofit cultural institutions. read more >

Six projects across the state received funds. read more >

Mercy officials anticipate the new clinic will open in late 2023. New patients will be accepted. read more >

The Atlanta-based heating and air product manufacturer said the project will create 100 jobs. read more >