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The office vacancy rate in northwest Arkansas fell to a 15-year low in the first quarter of 2025 as the region continues to outperform national trends across the commercial real estate sector, according to a new real estate report.

Only 29% of Arkansans, as of April 23, have obtained a Real ID as the May 7 deadline nears for all Americans to get the new form of identification required for air travel and other purposes.

Ninety-three days into the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, state lawmakers concluded their business and recessed with the prospect of returning on May 5 to officially sine die.

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told Talk Business and Politics that Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He says he’d like to see that goal achieved through peaceful diplomatic means.

Expanding medical residency programs in Arkansas could generate $465 million in economic activity while addressing the state’s growing physician shortage, according to a new report by Bentonville-based Heartland Forward.

Wayne Woods, the longtime cheerleader for Arkansas tourism and former CEO of advertising giant CJRW, has died at the age of 77 after an illness.

On March 6, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism announced $3.85 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects in 20 counties.

The governor announced appointments to key boards and commissions including the Arkansas Economic Development Council, Arkansas Public Service Commission and Arkansas State Police Commission.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the company finished the year with a quarter of strong results.

The site is located 2 miles east of downtown Bentonville off of exit 88 and Central Boulevard in Bentonville near Interstate 49.