Mervin Jebaraj, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, will be the speaker Wednesday, March 15, at the Economic Update Luncheon at North Arkansas College. The event is sponsored by The Point Financial Group and will be held in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Conference Center on the South Campus. more

For several years, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center desired to open an urgent care clinic on the south side of Boone County. After two years of delays from various reasons, the clinic hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 23, and officially opened the doors to see patients on Tuesday, Feb. 21. more

For more than 22 years, Mediquick has served and met the needs of the community. In 2013, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center purchased the Millennium Medical Clinic, LLC and added over eight physicians including Mediquick to the NARMC Staff. more

Dr. Paul Williams owner of Movement Chiropractic and the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business on Wednesday, Feb. 15. more

Nick Roach, President of Stone Bank, has announced that three senior officers have been promoted to new positions. more

Dear Dave, The other day, my wife and I discovered a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) we’d forgotten about for over 10 years from my time in the Army. There’s a little over $3,200 in there. We’re both in our thirties, and we’re trying to save up our starter emergency fund in Baby Step 1 of your plan. We were wondering if we should withdraw the money and use it toward Baby Steps 1 and 2, or just leave it in there. Todd more

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) announced that Josh Maloney, PharmD, has been elected as the ASHP Delegate and Representative for the State of Arkansas from the Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists (AAHP). more

Need a safe place for the family to have some fun together, no matter what the weather is doing outside? more

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Jim Holland, chair of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, announced that Harrison Mayor Jerry Jackson will present his 2023 ‘State of the City’ address at the Chamber’s February 21 Eggs & Issues Breakfast, presented by Davis Construction. more

Charles Gardiner, president of KO Storage of Minnetonka, Minnesota, recently announced the multi-million dollar acquisition of three self-storage facilities in Harrison, formerly owned by Crockett Properties. Detailed terms of the sale were not disclosed. more

The holiday season has long been a time of financial strain for many in our communities. Those who have consumer loans at CS Bank and qualify have the option to skip a loan payment during the holidays. more

DeVito’s Restaurant at Bear Creek has been nominated for an Arkansas Food Hall of Fame award sponsored by Arkansas Parks Heritage and Tourism. more

Dear Dave, I’m single, and I make $35,000 a year. Next year, my salary and bonuses should be around $50,000. I have a little over $30,000 in debt right now, including student loans, and I’m not sure how I’ll be able to keep up with bills and everything else right now if I have to save $1,000 for a starter emergency fund like you recommend. Can I get by with a starter emergency fund of $500? Jonas more

AEDCE announces new 2023 board more

FAYETTEVILLE – Arvest Bank announced that its credit card division generated record spend volume in commercial credit card payment solutions during 2022. more

Chair of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Jim Holland, announced that new Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald will keynote the Chamber’s annual meeting on Tuesday, March 14.  Presented by Equity Bank for the fourth year, this year’s annual meeting, held in the Signature Bank Community Room of Signature Tower, provides an opportunity for the organization to report the results of the past year’s accomplishments and announce the roadmap for 2023 to investor stakeholders and the community at large. more

A spokesperson for FedEx said, “FedEx is making changes to streamline our organization, better align resources to our business needs, and improve overall efficiency. Only a small number of team members in Harrison were affected with changes announced Friday.” more

The film Running the Bases, The hit television series The Chosen, Candace Cameron Bure’s new movie A Christmas … Present are among the top nominees for this year’s Movieguide Awards, which honor the best of family-friendly films and television programs and spiritually uplifting entertainment. more