Van Buren
Inside the Deal That Brought USA Truck Back to Arkansas
Three former top executives moved quickly to repurchase the carrier, betting on a familiar culture and a lean balance sheet. Their return signals a rare vote of confidence in a struggling sector. read more >
by Marty Cook -
As the SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reports, Arkansas CEOs Offer Mixed Views
Proponents of the change say quarterly reports can cause too much short-term focus on financial goals, create costly and time-consuming paperwork and dampen incentives for more companies to go public. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Van Buren Pharmacy Closes After Losing Legal Fight With Drug Supplier
After losing a legal fight with drug distributor AmerisourceBergen, a longtime Van Buren pharmacy shut its doors for good. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Former USA Truck CEO James Reed Moving On, but Staying Put
Reed has joined Banner Capital of Salt Lake City as an operating partner, bringing logistics and tech experience to its $650 million private equity portfolio. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Van Buren Attorney Settles Civil Lawsuit in $200K Fee Case
The confidential settlement came two weeks before Gentry C. Wahlmeier was set to face a multiday civil trial. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
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 >
by Marty Cook -
Brandi Stewart Named Chief Nurse for Baptist Health in Fort Smith, Van Buren
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 >
Baptist Health Opening New Urgent Care Centers in Fort Smith, Van Buren
The centers will help address a need for walk-in care and family care in the communities. read more >
Fort Smith No. 1 in Arkansas Tech Business Index for September, 3Q
Fort Smith returned to the top of the Arkansas Tech University Business Index in September, and also led the way in the third-quarter rankings. read more >
by Lee Hogan -
Arkansas Tourism: Another View (Joe David Rice Commentary)
It never hurts to take a look at yourself or your location through the eyes of others. I was reminded of this adage as the last of the 560 guests from the Travel South Showcase left Arkansas in late February following their convention in Little Rock. read more >
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Report: Allens Moving Jobs From Van Buren To Siloam Springs
Allens is scaling back its workforce in Van Buren and plans to incorporate more jobs into its Siloam Springs canning location, according to a report. read more >
by Chris Bahn -