Fairfield Bay Mayor Seth Connell found out on Wednesday that he is unopposed in his campaign for a 4-year term as mayor. Connell made the announcement following the close of the 2026 municipal candidate filing…
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Batesville Community Development Leader Amy Finster Graduates from UCA Institute
Amy Finster, Community Development Director for Batesville-based FARCO, was among 42 professionals recognized during the 40th Annual Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Finster received her graduation certificate July 31,…
Searcy City Council Approves 10-Year Lease for Former Library to Forward Searcy
The Searcy City Council has officially approved a 10-year lease allowing Forward Searcy to transform the former Searcy Public Library into a collaborative economic development center after the organization secured $500,000 in private funding for…
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Trade Mission to U.K., Belgium and Ireland
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday she will lead an overseas trade mission to the United Kingdom, Belgium and Ireland from July 19 through July 24, highlighting Arkansas’ growing aerospace and defense industry while pursuing…
Arkansas Opportunity Zone Nominations Open Through July 31 for New Investment Areas
Arkansas communities have until July 31 to nominate eligible census tracts for designation as new federal Opportunity Zones, a program designed to attract private investment into economically distressed areas through federal tax incentives. The Arkansas…
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Speak at 2 Conway Grand Openings on March 5
Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver remarks at 2 major grand opening events in Conway on Thursday, March 5, highlighting continued investment in healthcare innovation and economic development across Arkansas. 1st Stop: Conway Regional Medical Center…
Senator Boozman Highlights Arkansas Energy Permitting Reforms During U.S. Senate Hearing
John Boozman, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, highlighted Arkansas’s growing national leadership in energy permitting reform during a hearing with industry experts Wednesday, urging Congress to modernize the…
City of Searcy Earns Multiple Arkansas Business Trendsetter Awards for Workforce and Technology Innovation
The City of Searcy has once again been recognized by Arkansas Business as a Trendsetter City, earning top honors in two categories for innovative programs that strengthen education, workforce development, technology, and public safety across…
Heber Springs Wins Trendsetter Award for Second Straight Year for major wastewater improvements and critical infrastructure
The City of Heber Springs has been recognized as a Trendsetter Award winner for the second consecutive year, highlighting the city’s continued investment in infrastructure improvements and long-term community planning. City officials say this year’s…
Arkansas awarded $35.8 million apprenticeship expansion grant
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that the State of Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs…
