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Perspective: Extreme heat is a fact of summer. Its health harms don’t have to be
As yet another heat dome settles over part of the U.S., a depressingly predictable news cycle is unfolding. This week, the headlines will warn of dangerously high temperatures; next week, they'll chronicle the human toll.
ARKANSAS A-Z: Black men’s business league embraced economic advances
The Arkansas Negro Business Men's League was created by prominent Black business and professional leaders at a meeting in Little Rock on Dec. 31, 1902-Jan 1, 1903. The state organization grew out of the National Negro Business League, created in 1900 and headed by Booker T. Washington, principal of Alabama's Tuskegee Institute and one of the most prominent spokesmen for Black communities at the time.
North Little Rock looks to enhance growing entertainment district with new downtown hotels
Two new hotels rising in downtown North Little Rock, the Tempo by Hilton and Aloft, will add just over 220 rooms within walking distance of Simmons Bank Arena, the newly opened North Little Rock Event Center and the Argenta Arts District.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘The Comedy of Errors’ on 4-day run at AMFA
A thrilling adaptation of Shakespeare's hilarious and chaotic "The Comedy of Errors" takes the stage this weekend at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Chattanooga officials hope to launch business grant program in blighted corridors
Chattanooga officials are hoping to launch a grant program for local businesses outside the downtown core later this year.
Bentonville’s Dave Peel Park to become new downtown entertainment space
BENTONVILLE -- The city has a new downtown venue at which to take in live entertainment, thanks to about $4.5 million in enhancements at Dave Peel Park.
Cuts, expansions, acquisitions: Northwest Arkansas’ health care landscape changing amid region’s rapid growth
Some health systems operating in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley have recently announced reorganizations that will result in cuts to jobs or services.
Business People
Freeman Health System has appointed Kyle Bridges as interim chief administrative officer of Freeman Neosho Hospital in Missouri.
Political parties and hard truths
On Monday I received a very nice but somewhat shocking email from a reader. I wasn't shocked because I got an email, but because the reader assumed I'm a Republican. To use his words, an "old school Republican quite capable of honesty and common decency." My gosh, what a nice thing to say, but I digress.
MLB World Cup Takeovers Continue in Miami
England plays Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal in Miami.
ENTERTAINMENT: Mandolin legend set for Ozark Folk Center benefit
Mandolinist Sam Bush, a member of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and three-time Grammy Award winner, performs with his band as headliners of a 7 p.m. concert Saturday in the Ozark Highlands Theater.
UN aid groups say quake-hit areas on verge of health crisis
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela -- Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month and those spared by the destruction flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas on Thursday.
Arkansas small business owners detail plans for growth, investment
U.S. Bank's fourth annual Small Business Perspective survey, released at the end of June, highlighted the resilience of Gen Z business owners and the industry's technology-driven future.
Mid-America Science Museum celebrates scientist’s 170th birthday with Tesla Fest Saturday
Mid-America Science Museum will host their annual Tesla Fest on Saturday in celebration of Nikola Tesla's 170th birthday.
Kentucky governor asks McConnell about health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state's most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington.
ENTERTAINMENT: Home brewers to compete at museum’s Hop-Off
The competition for the best historic home-brew uses historical prompts and recipes as inspiration; adult visitors can sample the beers and vote for a People's Choice Award while a panel of beer enthusiasts chooses the winner of the Taster's Choice Award.
New Cincinnati Bengals Player is Standing out for Unusual Reason
A 6-foot-7 undrafted rookie is catching attention.
Small flower farm’s business springs from a seed of trust
Every day at 5 a.m., while most of the world is asleep, Alicia Atwood sets out flower bouquets for sale in a small shop at the end of her driveway. The arrangements are priced at just $10, and her farm operates in a way almost no other business does -- through an honor system.
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Mikel Dashtipour has joined Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas, where he provides care for patients with kidney disease, including those with chronic and end-stage kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances, fluid overload and other related conditions, and those receiving dialysis.
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Mikel Dashtipour has joined Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas, where he provides care for patients with kidney disease, including those with chronic and end-stage kidney disease, electrolyte imbalances, fluid overload and other related conditions, and those receiving dialysis.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ onstage at WAC
A touring company brings “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” (a jukebox musical featuring tunes from Jacques Offenbach to Lady Gaga with a book by John Logan, based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film) to Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
BBB tips for businesses, individuals dealing with social media hacks
If you think hackers are only after the social media accounts of large companies, think again.
These church members disagree on politics. Together they’re wiping out medical debt
Some issues, like immigration or student loans, are too divisive to unite Trinity Moravian Church.
Lakewood power outage: Day two leaves businesses, residents scrambling
A power outage stretching into its second day left roughly 1,200 customers without electricity across Lakewood’s southwest side.
Chattanooga-area business openings and closings in June 2026
Here's a look at the business trends for June in the Chattanooga area.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Footloose’ at Murry’s; ‘Glee’ hits mark 4 years for ATLR
To mark its fourth birthday, Actors Theatre of Little Rock actors will perform hits from the TV show “Glee” for “Little Rock Sings: Glee!”, 6:30 p.m. Monday at Camp Taco, 822 E. Sixth St., Little Rock.
Quakes strain Venezuela’s health system
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela -- Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals getting overwhelmed by the injured and infectious diseases flaring in the disaster zone.
Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Siloam Springs
Marc Hayot/Herald-Leader Construction workers prepare the ground to build the new Academy Sports + Outdoors in between the Walmart Supercenter and Lowe's Home Improvement on June 24. An opening date has not been set, said Kelley Jones, senior external communications specialist for Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Northwest Arkansas-based CS Bank has recognized its Chairman of the Board, John Fuller Cross, for reaching 70 years in the banking industry.
Business People
Northwest Arkansas-based CS Bank has recognized its Chairman of the Board, John Fuller Cross, for reaching 70 years in the banking industry.
Business People
Northwest Arkansas-based CS Bank has recognized its Chairman of the Board, John Fuller Cross, for reaching 70 years in the banking industry.
PHOTOS | Multitude enjoy aerial entertainment at resurgent Texarkana Airshow
Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Hall, assistant team leader, watches the ground to help the Golden Knights line up with their jump mark at the Texarkana Airshow on Saturday at Texarkana Regional Airport. Throngs of people lined a taxiway at the airport to watch the Army parachute team and other aerial entertainment. It was the first airshow in the city in nearly 30 years. See Monday's edition for extended coverage.
‘Noxious odors’ lawsuit involving organic residuals lagoon dropped by Fort Smith business owners
VAN BUREN -- A civil lawsuit focused on a widespread foul odor linked to an Arkansas River bottom organic residuals storage lagoon has been dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs.
J. William Fulbright, proponent of cultural exchange, left complex legacy across politics, education
As the Vietnam War heated up, U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright became uncomfortable with American involvement in the conflict.
J. William Fulbright, proponent of cultural exchange, left complex legacy across politics, education
As the Vietnam War heated up, U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright became uncomfortable with American involvement in the conflict.
Germany's Merck to buy Bio-Techne for $73 per share
Merck KGaA has agreed to acquire biotech firm Bio-Techne Corp for $73 per share in cash, the German science and healthcare firm said in a statement on Thursday.
ENTERTAINMENT: Musical premieres; library program covers Black musicians
Experience the premiere of "Cotta Blue," a theatrical musical inspired by the Mississippi Delta, featuring music, awards, and a post-show jam session at the Ritz Theatre in Malvern.
Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.
Charles Cella was racing purist and business realist, shaping his long stint as Oaklawn’s president
A thoroughbred racing purist, Charles Cella shunned excessive racing, exotic wagering and permissive medication.
MASTER CLASS: Tap in to the power within to make healthy choices
Intention is a very powerful psychological attribute contributing toward any behavior change. Without an intent to change, there's almost zero chance it will occur – especially with respect to health behaviors. This week, I'll present some tips for maximizing intention in an effort to make good behaviors "stick." Plus, I'll introduce an exercise that fits perfectly into physical activity program.
Lincoln Day Dinner: GOP gubernatorial candidates talk growth, business, preserving Tennessee culture
Two candidates in Tennessee's gubernatorial race discussed growth, business recruitment and preserving Volunteer State values at Saturday's Lincoln Day Dinner, the Hamilton County Republican Party's largest annual fundraiser.
ENTERTAINMENT: Fayetteville art exhibit seeks entries; book festival names ‘headliner’
Aug. 10 is the deadline for Northwest Arkansas visual artists to submit works to Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center for the sixth annual “Our Art, Our Region, Our Time” group art exhibition.
ENTERTAINMENT: UCA show turns Conway into Sherwood Forest
The University of Central Arkansas Summer Theatre stages “Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Ludwig’s “theatrical reimagining” of the tale of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men.
ENTERTAINMENT: UCA show turns Conway into Sherwood Forest
The University of Central Arkansas Summer Theatre stages “Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Ludwig’s “theatrical reimagining” of the tale of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men.
Count Porkula to close its doors after business Sunday
Sunday will be the last day of business for Count Porkula, 10840 Maumelle Blvd., just east of where North Little Rock meets Maumelle.
Times Opinion: Trump’s war on science is being waged in the fine print
A fresh attack on the U.S. scientific infrastructure could be the most damaging yet.
Athletic director: Eagles sports program drawing students, money to Northwest Arkansas Community College
BENTONVILLE -- Northwest Arkansas Community College is pursuing lofty enrollment growth goals, and athletics are playing a key part in recruiting students, according to the college's athletic director.
When religion and politics mix, it’s just a big ol’ mess
The Southern Baptists met in convention last week and reaffirmed their rule that women can't preach in church. They cited scriptures, such as I Corinthians 14:34-35, which says straight out, "Women should remain silent in church ... as the law also says."
ENTERTAINMENT: Film tracks four emerging opera stars; MacArthur Museum screens ‘The Forgotten War’
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History screens the documentary “The Forgotten War,” examining the three years of heavy combat in the Korean War from the perspective of soldiers that fought it.
Better Business Bureau: Major sporting events bring economic opportunities and increased scam risks
As excitement builds around World Cup matches – especially with Spain's team training in Chattanooga and tournaments being held as close as Atlanta – your Better Business Bureau is encouraging local fans and businesses to prepare for increased activity, heightened demand and the rise in scams that too often accompany major global sporting events.
Local History: Kefauver calls out corruption in Tennessee politics
Chattanooga's Estes Kefauver was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1939, after campaigning as a progressive supporting President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
Scientists Explored an Island Cave and Found 1 Million-Year-Old Remnants of a Lost World
A New Zealand cave revealed million-year-old fossils of ancient birds and frogs, showing extinctions began long before humans arrived.
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’
The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’
The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.
Dillard family’s ‘long game’ approach pays off in retail business
Little Rock-based Dillard's Inc., the operator of 272 department stores in 30 states, began in 1938 when founder William Thomas Dillard borrowed $8,000 from his father to open a small store in Nashville in Howard County.
Diane LaFollette retires as CEO of Mid-America Science Museum
HOT SPRINGS -- After 13 years at the helm of Mid-America Science Museum, Diane LaFollette has announced her retirement.
Low pay plagues Congo health workers
MONGBWALU, Congo -- The front line is wearing thin in Congo's battle with the world's latest Ebola virus outbreak, as low pay adds to the fatigue plaguing the nation's healthcare workers, says one medical authority.
Times Opinion: US lead in science is shrinking fast as China, India and even Iran catch up
A country with one of the fastest-rising scientific profiles operates under sweeping international sanctions, has limited access to Western research infrastructure and is rarely mentioned in American conversations about global innovation. That country is Iran.
Minor sports at University of Arkansas, other major colleges struggle to survive
FAYETTEVILLE -- The future of tennis and other minor sports at major universities depends on the kindness of people with deep pockets or the helping hand of the federal government.
'Probably the most visibility the city will receive through sports globally, maybe ever’: Notable quotes from a week of Chattanooga area news
People who had a way with words in the news last week:
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Heights’ onstage in SoMa; ‘Onegin’ moves to Ozarks
TheatreSquared is putting “Eugene Onegin: A Bluegrass Musical,” a new adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s drama by Obie Award-winner Sarah Gancher, onstage in its West Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through June 28.
Colin Cowherd Urges Pittsburgh Steelers To Make T.J. Watt Trade
If Fox Sports radio host Colin Cowherd had control over the Pittsburgh Steelers, his first move would be to part ways eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker T.J. Watt. Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns officially hit the reset button by trading All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles ...
Zombie Blairites still have British politics in their grip – it’s time to break free
Tony Blair’s departure as PM should have prompted a fresh start for Labour. But Starmer’s sad, backward-looking government remains in his thrall, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Music’ at Wildwood; ‘Aftermaths’ exhibit opens at AMFA Saturday
"Aftermaths: Mat Collishaw," featuring the latest film from British painter, photographer, sculptor and filmmaker Mat Collishaw, opens Saturday in the Fine Arts Club New Media Gallery at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.
COMMENTARY: Politics and failure
Politics is the only profession of which I am aware in which competence doesn't seem to matter. One can fail miserably; one can be corrupt and one can get away with crimes that if committed by someone outside of elective office, arrest, prosecution and a stint in jail would be the result. Yet politicians, Democrats and Republicans, continue to get re-elected.
Center stage: Chattanooga entertainment options are major economic driver
From large events to small, elegant to offbeat, entertainment in Chattanooga is a major economic driver.
Playbook 2026: How Chattanooga’s business leaders are preparing for what comes next
Chattanooga is changing -- much of it happening right in front of us, while other parts are harder to see.
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Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel has been named assistant dean of whole health education at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine.
Summer Events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has many summer events and activities planned.
ENTERTAINMENT: Touring show flips script on love story; inaugural Juneteenth summit at Robinson Center
The musical flips the script on Shakespeare’s most famous love story, asking what would happen if Juliet doesn’t end it all over Romeo.
ENTERTAINMENT: Touring show flips script on love story; inaugural Juneteenth summit at Robinson Center
The musical flips the script on Shakespeare’s most famous love story, asking what would happen if Juliet doesn’t end it all over Romeo.
Better Business Bureau: Protect yourself from deepfake scams
Artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses and consumers interact every day.
Cannabis Business Leans on Schedule III Listing, Asks US Tax Court to Recognize 280E Refunds for Prior Years
The IRS can’t dispute that medical cannabis falls outside the meaning of Schedule I or II ‘without contradicting the president, the acting attorney general and HHS,’ the company says.
Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs
Outscraper has announced increased adoption of its Google Maps Scraper as more agencies, marketers, and researchers use automated tools to collect publicly available business data from Google Maps. Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs Outscraper has announced increased adoption of its Google Maps Scraper as more agencies, marketers, and researchers use automated tools to collect publicly available business data from Google Maps. Ancho
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year contract
Chelsea appoint former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract.
Spotlight: NWA Space and Science opens office space, public astronomy library and geology collection in Rogers
Inside a modest room nestled on the second floor of the Jones Community for Nonprofits in Rogers, the future of the Northwest Arkansas Space and Science Center is taking shape.
Spotlight: NWA Space and Science opens office space, public astronomy library and geology collection in Rogers
Inside a modest room nestled on the second floor of the Jones Community for Nonprofits in Rogers, the future of the Northwest Arkansas Space and Science Center is taking shape.
ENTERTAINMENT: Opera in the Ozarks sets summer season; CALS screens ‘The Grocery List Show’
Opera in the Ozarks, the summer music festival and opera training program, will feature two fully staged operas and one opera pairing, June 26-July 24 at Inspiration Point Center for the Arts, five miles west of Eureka Springs.
College sports expansion frenzy: Winners and losers as NCAA Tournament field grows, CFP takes critical step
Postseason expansion will inalterably change the complexion of college sports
ASMSA students qualify for Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Several students from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts earned honors at the Arkansas State Science and Engineering Fair, with 10 students qualifying for this year's Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, according to a news release.
ENTERTAINMENT: Jazz concert aids foundation; ‘Gatsby’ opens ballet season
Ballet Arkansas will open its 2026-27 season with the world premiere of “The Great Gatsby,” Oct. 23-25 at a venue to be announced. Set on a jazz score, it’s a full realization of a ballet the company first staged in 2021, with “immersive theatrical elements,” according to a news release.
Corker calls for business leaders to rally around new vision for Chattanooga economy
In comments to manufacturing leaders this week, former Chattanooga mayor and Republican U.S. senator Bob Corker highlighted his behind-the-scenes work to shape the city's economy and pointed to a technology-driven future he believes area executives should rally behind.
Robert Downey Jr. says idea that influencers are 'stars of the future' is 'absolute horses---'
"Nowadays, people can create celebrity without ever doing much besides rolling a phone on themselves," the Marvel star lamented.
ENTERTAINMENT: FUNFEST set for River Market; bike rodeo ready on Baseline Road
FUN501FEST 2026, "a celebration of our community and the people who sustain it" marking 501 Day, which happened on May 1, features live entertainment, a Creators' Village marketplace of local vendors, interactive art installations, food trucks and "engaging activities designed for the entire family," 4-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at 350 E. Second St. in Little Rock's River Market Entertainment District.
Japan’s health tied to exercise tradition
TOKYO -- This is how Japan wakes up. It's called Radio Taiso -- Exercise Radio in English -- a simple yet dynamic way to start the day.
Business People
CEI Engineering Associates Inc. announced the expansion of its Local Development Department with the appointment of David Carroll as department manager.
ONBOOKS | OPINION: Forensic science, uncertainty, and ‘classical mistakes’
New biography of Alan R. Moritz traces how forensic science learned to define what it can — and cannot — know.
ENTERTAINMENT: Artosphere Festival celebrates art, nature of the region; other Walton Arts Center events set for May
Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere: Arkansas’ Arts + Nature Festival continues through May 19, featuring a mix of free and low-cost events, performances and workshops throughout Northwest Arkansas celebrating art, music and nature while spotlighting artists and performers from around the region.
Perspective: What’s driving political violence, and what will quell it
The violence at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner last Saturday underscores how dangerous this political moment is in the United States.
Times Opinion: Corporations spend big in Florida politics
Before Florida's legislative session began in January, corporations, political committees and lobbyists showered the accounts of some of the state's most influential lawmakers with a fresh $14 million in a single day.
ENTERTAINMENT: Ballet Arkansas creates ‘Origins’ in North Little Rock; Helena hosts Jazz on the River
Ballet Arkansas has moved its season-closing contemporary production, “Origins,” to the new North Little Rock Event Center, 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
London Marathon 2026 results: Sabastian Sawe makes history with first competitive sub two-hour marathon
Sabastian Sawe makes history as the first person to run a sub-two hour marathon in a competitive race at the London Marathon.
Georgia public health board goes seventh straight month without meeting
For the seventh month in a row, the board of the Georgia Department of Public Health will not hold a meeting this month.
ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist Adam Larson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist Adam Larson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
Letter to the editors: Business incubator is a key career launchpad
My first job out of college was at the INCubator housed in the Hamilton County Business Development Center. That desk gave me something invaluable: a front row seat to possibility.
Tax relief on the horizon: How federal rescheduling could reshape cannabis business taxes
Rachel Carr Shreves and Crystal Howard of Spencer Fane discuss the proposed federal rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III and considerations stemming from potential relief from the limitations on certain deductions under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Chocolate’ in Argenta; ‘Mamma Mia!’ at WAC
Following a six-month revival run on Broadway, the 25th anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia!” is onstage this week for eight performances at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.