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Public Companies / Transportation

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

As the SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reports, Arkansas CEOs Offer Mixed ViewsLock Icon

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 >
A Google Street View image of Super Sav Drug in Van Buren. The owner of the drug store is suing its supplier to stop it from cutting off sales of controlled substances.
Health Care / Legal / Small Business

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 >
James Reed, CEO of USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren

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 >
Legal

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 >
Construction / Education / Government & Politics

Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising PopulationLock Icon

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 >
Health Care

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 >
A Google Street View image of a Baptist Health Urgent Care center in Little Rock at 11402 W. Markham St.
Health Care / Real Estate

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 >
Construction / Education / Real Estate

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 >
Joe David Rice
Media & Marketing / Tourism

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 >
Agriculture & Poultry / Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food

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 >