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Mervin Jebaraj Shares Optimistic Job Growth Projections for Arkansas in 2025
Mervin Jebaraj, blending humor with insight, forecasts continued strong job growth for Arkansas in 2025, drawing optimism from both his economic research and his Razorbacks fandom.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Announces Inaugural Art Market
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts will host its inaugural AMFA Art Market in September, featuring more than 30 contemporary artists selling works ranging from paintings to jewelry. read more >
Bass Pro Shops to Open Location in Fort Smith
The 70,000-SF store on Rogers Avenue will be the company’s third in Arkansas. It's expected to open in early 2026 and employ about 100 people. read more >
US Gaming Revenue Continues Rising
Revenue from commercial gaming in the United States continued to grow in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sports betting and iGaming. Traditional brick-and-mortar revenue declined slightly. Combined revenue […] read more >
Arvest Acquires Naming Rights to Tulsa Convention Center
The city-owned venue with more than 275,000 SF of event space will be known as the Arvest Convention Center. read more >
Eric Heaney Appointed to Bentonville Advertising & Promotion Commission
Heaney serves as general manager of Motto by Hilton in downtown Bentonville, bringing 12 years of hospitality experience to the commission. read more >
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Raised $13M With Crescendo Campaign
The campaign began in July 2019 and raised $11.75 million to pay for the music center and $1.6 million for the symphony's annual fund. read more >
Arkansas Travelers Strike Deal With CHI St. Vincent for Field Naming Rights
The five-year deal is the first field naming-rights agreement for the Minor League Baseball team. read more >
TheatreSquared Awarded National Endowment of the Arts Grant
TheatreSquared in Fayetteville will receive $50,000 to support the Arkansas New Play Festival, which was launched in 2009 to support the development of new plays in the state. read more >
Fort Smith Awarded Nearly $25M to Expand Pedestrian Pathways
The Bass Reeves Legacy Loop Greenway Initiative is a 14-mile loop that will connect a number of Fort Smith landmarks, parks, greenspaces and neighborhoods. read more >
Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator Launches in Bentonville
Startup Junkie Foundation and UA's Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program have launched a 10-week accelerator program to support 10 international startups developing cycling technology. read more >
Yellow Rocket Concepts Announces Growth Deal With FoxDen Capital
Most of the planned expansion focuses on the Local Lime restaurant brand. With FoxDen's backing, Yellow Rocket aims to add eight to 10 locations across the Southeast. read more >
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State Tax Revenue Falls 6.1% in December
Net available general revenue totaled $626.4 million, down $40.4 million from the same month last year. read more >
PGA Tour Champions Players Vote Little Rock Tournament as Favorite Event in 2024
Players said the Simmons Bank Championship at Pleasant Valley County Club featured a "top tier" buildout around the property. read more >
Chris Racey Named Interim Director of Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has named Chris Racey, the agency’s chief of staff, as interim director. Racey will assume the role Jan. 4 after the departure of […] read more >
Origami Sake Partners with National Distribution Company
Hot Springs' Origami Sake announced a partnership with Republic National Distributing Company of Atlanta to expand distribution across 19 U.S. markets. read more >
SoMa Commercial Property Sells for $1.25M
Tenants of the building at 1222 S. Main St. include Rock N Roll Sushi. read more >
Clintons Urge Voters Agitated by Today’s Politics to Remain Involved In Public Service
The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling as part of a weekend of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Library's opening in Little Rock. read more >
UA Little Rock Awarded $80K to Develop Educational Materials on Historic Mural
UA Little Rock has received nearly $80,000 to create a curriculum and digital education tools centered around a historic Arkansas mural. read more >
State Tax Revenue Rises 8.3% in November
The increase was driven by higher-than-expected returns in individual and corporate income taxes, coupled with lower-than-anticipated refund claims. read more >
Austin Booth Resigns as Director of Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Booth, who has led the agency since July 2021, said he's stepping down as he pursues a greater balance between work and family life. read more >