Arvest Makes Inaugural Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Companies List
FORT SMITH, Ark. (December 15, 2025) – Arvest Bank has been recognized in Forbes’ first-ever America’s Best-in-State Companies list, measuring associate and customer satisfaction and business growth. Arvest is listed #5 overall among Arkansas companies and is the highest-ranked bank to be recognized in the state. According to Forbes, more than 50,000 companies nationwide were evaluated and scored based on size, financial strength and customer and employee satisfaction. To ensure smaller companies in
Hytrol Honored as a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher
JONESBORO, Ark. — Hytrol Conveyor Co. has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher's 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey for implementing effective strategies and achieving measurable outcomes, such as cost reductions and enhanced employee wellbeing. This prestigious honor underscores Hytrol’s outstanding dedication to fostering a workplace where employees thrive through innovative strategies that prioritize health, financial confidence, and career growth—all while
News Release: 12/9/2025
JEI SHREDDING Presents our Christmas Time Shred paper for good! *Bring us your paper documents or clean cardboard for FREE Shredding and recycling. No Limit. *Bring non-perishable food items or warm clothing donations for the Hope Campus. Have an old yoga mat? Hope Campus could use them! Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 3-6pm Hope Campus 301 S E Street Fort Smith, AR 72901
Griffin Properties Soon to Begin Construction of Bricktown Brewery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADELAIDE HALL / BRICKTOWN BREWERY CONSTRUCTION TO COMMENCE VERY SOON 300 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Circa 1870, at the corner of Garrison Avenue and South 4th Street, ground was broken for a 3-story building. The developer, who was also a lawyer, politician and 1-term governor, William Meade Fishback (1831-1903) named the building’s 2nd floor after his wife, Adelaide Miller Fishback, the mother of their 6-children. Adelaide Hall quickly became the scene of grand balls,
Datamax + Wight Office Machines: Joining Forces in the River Valley
Little Rock, ARK — Datamax is proud to announce the acquisition of Wight Office Machines, a privately-owned business technology provider serving businesses in Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas. This acquisition aligns with Datamax's strategic Growth Plus (+) corporate strategy to broaden its presence and strengthen its commitment to organizations throughout Arkansas and Texas. Since 1929, Wight Office Machines has established itself as a trusted partner for local and regional businesses,
