The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for multiple awards recognition programs, including its longest-running awards program, Forty Under 40. Selection to the recognition programs is based on nominees' achievements, including those at work and in the community, and not on the number of nominations nominees receive. Eligible nominees must reside in the Business Journal's coverage area: Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties.

A boon to low-income workers or a burden on small businesses? Here's what to know about State Question 832. A long-overdue raise for low-income workers struggling to make ends meet? Or a burdensome mandate on small businesses that will lead to reduced hours for workers and higher consumer prices? Since it qualified for the ballot in 2024, there's been no shortage of discourse regarding State Question 832, an initiative petition that proposes gradually raising Oklahoma's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour by the end of the decade.

DENVER (AP) -- While some Americans are gazing at tulips and mowing lawns, people in Colorado and Wyoming are getting out their snow shovels. A late snowstorm is set to sweep over the Rocky Mountains and High Plains, bringing rain that's expected to turn to snow in the Denver area by Tuesday night, with up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) possible. Higher elevations might see as much as a foot (30 centimeters), the National Weather Service says. It could be Denver's biggest snowfall of the season.

Bad Boy, Octane, and Huntington Bank have collaborated to provide an innovative financing experience for dealers and consumers in the outdoor power equipment (OPE) market. The partnership offers advanced digital tools and full-spectrum lending options to streamline OPE purchases. Jon Vestal, EVP and General Manager of Recreational Lending at Octane, stated that the collaboration strengthens their commitment to the OPE market by delivering a fast, easy, and full-spectrum financing experience.

ROGERS, Ark., May 4, 2026 -- When 59‑year‑old Rogers resident Earvin Young woke up on Jan. 2, 2025, he had no idea his life would change within hours.

Javier Hernandez, a Rogers native, is building a career centered on connecting people and strengthening communities in the rapidly growing region he loves. Hernandez works with businesses, nonprofits and local leaders to support economic growth and civic engagement across Northwest Arkansas in his role with the Rogers Lowell Chamber. He joined the chamber in December 2025, bringing experience from statewide roles focused on small business development and community outreach.

Welcome to the Minor League Update. Every day, we tell you the latest about what happened to the prospects you care about, and maybe a few more you should. Here's who made waves this weekend: Lazaro Montes, OF, Seattle Mariners (Double-A Arkansas): 5-13, 4 HR, 2 BB. Montes is mashing like one of the biggest bats in all of baseball, anywhere. The titanic Cuban is now sitting at seven homers for the season, slugging and otherwise three-true-outcoming his way through his second season at the level.

In a game with major implications for hosting an Oxford Regional, Ole Miss did enough to stay within reach and even survived its most dangerous moment. But a late collapse, capped by a Christian Turner walk-off two-run home run, handed No. 22 Arkansas a 5-4 win at Baum-Walker Stadium. After two wildly different high-scoring contests earlier in the weekend, both pitching staffs were locked in today, especially Taylor Rabe. Rabe delivered a strong outing, overpowering hitters with a fastball that consistently touched 97 mph and recording seven strikeouts over five innings. He limited the No.

Name: Dakota Galban Age: 30 Political Affiliation: Democrat Residence: Nashville Office Sought: Democratic Executive Committeeman, District 21 Education: Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication, Arkansas State University Current occupation and relevant job history Why are you qualified to hold this office? I am qualified to serve as chair of the Davidson County Democratic Party because I have already been doing the job - and delivering results. Since Jan.