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Santa Rosa City Council OKs Roseland restaurant's contentious drive-thru expansion after appeal
A family-owned Roseland restaurant that spent three years and at least $150,000 seeking to expand with a drive-thru secured its approval this week from the Santa Rosa City Council. The go-ahead came in a council vote siding with an appeal by Del Valle Mexican Restaurant. The 9-year-old Sebastopol Road eatery saw its bid for a permit shot down in February in a 5-2 vote by planning commissioners, who heard from area neighbors concerned about the proposed expansion.
Santa Rosa City Council OKs Roseland restaurant's contentious drive-thru expansion after appeal
A family-owned Roseland restaurant that spent three years and at least $150,000 seeking to expand with a drive-thru secured its approval this week from the Santa Rosa City Council. The go-ahead came in a council vote siding with an appeal by Del Valle Mexican Restaurant. The 9-year-old Sebastopol Road eatery saw its bid for a permit shot down in February in a 5-2 vote by planning commissioners, who heard from area neighbors concerned about the proposed expansion.
Santa Rosa City Council OKs Roseland restaurant's contentious drive-thru expansion after appeal
A family-owned Roseland restaurant that spent three years and at least $150,000 seeking to expand with a drive-thru secured its approval this week from the Santa Rosa City Council. The go-ahead came in a council vote siding with an appeal by Del Valle Mexican Restaurant. The 9-year-old Sebastopol Road eatery saw its bid for a permit shot down in February in a 5-2 vote by planning commissioners, who heard from area neighbors concerned about the proposed expansion.
Santa Rosa City Council OKs Roseland restaurant's contentious drive-thru expansion after appeal
A family-owned Roseland restaurant that spent three years and at least $150,000 seeking to expand with a drive-thru secured its approval this week from the Santa Rosa City Council. The go-ahead came in a council vote siding with an appeal by Del Valle Mexican Restaurant. The 9-year-old Sebastopol Road eatery saw its bid for a permit shot down in February in a 5-2 vote by planning commissioners, who heard from area neighbors concerned about the proposed expansion.
Santa Rosa City Council OKs Roseland restaurant's contentious drive-thru expansion after appeal
A family-owned Roseland restaurant that spent three years and at least $150,000 seeking to expand with a drive-thru secured its approval this week from the Santa Rosa City Council. The go-ahead came in a council vote siding with an appeal by Del Valle Mexican Restaurant. The 9-year-old Sebastopol Road eatery saw its bid for a permit shot down in February in a 5-2 vote by planning commissioners, who heard from area neighbors concerned about the proposed expansion.
Santa Rosa City Council OKs Roseland restaurant’s contentious drive-thru expansion after appeal
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A family-owned Roseland restaurant that spent three years and at least $150,000 seeking to expand with a drive-thru secured its approval this week from the Santa Rosa City Council. The go-ahead came in a council vote siding with an appeal by Del Valle Mexican Restaurant.
Election 2026: Santa Rosa seeks voter approval of Measure L sales tax hike to avert ‘draconian’ job cuts, including police and firefighter jobs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Santa Rosa is asking city voters to help stave off significant budget cuts affecting potentially dozens of police and firefighter jobs in the coming years by adding an extra half cent to its sales rate. Measure L on the Nov.
Election 2026: Santa Rosa District 4 council candidates Sanders and Jones-Carter vie for only contested council seat
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The two rivals for Santa Rosa’s District 4 council seat have been busy in recent days making sure they knock on every door, shake all hands and make every possible pitch for voters’ support ahead of Election Day Nov. 3.
Wildfire mitigation project completed in Fountaingrove nine years after Tubbs Fire
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An effort to tame flammable brush and reduce wildfire risk in a pair of Santa Rosa’s most at-risk neighborhoods culminated this week amid the sound of buzzing chainsaws and the bright spectacle of helmeted crews hard at work. The coordinated effort among several agencies targeted heavy fuel loads in one of the hardest hit parts of the Tubbs Fire burn scar.
When Is an Occasion for Dance Film?
Charles Atlas, From an Island Summer (still), 1983–84. Courtesy of the artist and Luhring Augustine, New York. This week we publish an essay by Dylan Sherman accompanying Rehearsal Behavior, a screening series co-curated by Andrea Torres and Charlotte Strange, tracing exchanges across generations of artists working between dance and experimental cinema.
Overroute freight AI platform announces $5.5 million in funding Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Overroute, a freight technology company, has raised $5.5 million in funding from a seed funding round. The company, born via J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.'s partnership with UP.Labs, said Wednesday that the funding will accelerate its product road map and serve additional large fleets.
ArcBest reports revenue gains ahead of third quarter report Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ArcBest on Wednesday signaled the likelihood of a strong third quarter, after posting revenue and tonnage increases in August. The Fort Smith-based company's billed revenue per day was up 9% compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was attributed to a 14% increase in weight per shipment and partially offset by a 4% decrease in shipments per day.
ArcBest reports revenue gains ahead of third quarter report
ArcBest on Wednesday signaled the likelihood of a strong third quarter, after posting revenue and tonnage increases in August. The Fort Smith-based company's billed revenue per day was up 9% compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was attributed to a 14% increase in weight per shipment and partially offset by a 4% decrease in shipments per day. The company reported its August update in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.
West Memphis plans industrial park to capitalize on rail merger Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. West Memphis officials are drawing up plans for a 1,000-acre industrial rail yard designed as a regional economic driver and to capitalize on a possible U.S. rail merger. Economic Development Director Ward Wimbish said the rail yard project is in the planning stages and that the timing matches a proposed merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads.
ArcBest recognized for supply chain solutions Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ArcBest said Tuesday that it has earned multiple awards for its supply chain and transportation services. The Fort Smith-based company said it received a 2026 Great Supply Chain Partner from SupplyChainBrain, three 2026 Quest for Quality Awards from Logistics Management, and was named a 2026 Top 100 Trucker by Inbound Logistics.
Tyson Foods cuts 2026 revenue guidance over beef pressures
Tyson Foods Inc. lowered its revenue growth guidance for 2026 as it faces significant margin pressure from a volatile cattle industry. The Springdale-based company revised Thursday its revenue growth to between 1.5% and 2.0% for 2026, down from between 2.5% and 3.5% when the company reported its third-quarter earnings in August. In a news release, Donnie King, outgoing president and chief executive officer, said beef pressures that have intensified have required decisive action.
Tyson Foods cuts 2026 revenue guidance over beef pressures
Tyson Foods Inc. lowered its revenue growth guidance for 2026 as it faces significant margin pressure from a volatile cattle industry. The Springdale-based company revised Thursday its revenue growth to between 1.5% and 2.0% for 2026, down from between 2.5% and 3.5% when the company reported its third-quarter earnings in August. In a news release, Donnie King, outgoing president and chief executive officer, said beef pressures that have intensified have required decisive action.
Tyson Foods cuts 2026 revenue guidance over beef pressures Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Tyson Foods Inc. on Thursday lowered its revenue growth guidance for 2026 as it faces significant margin pressure from a volatile cattle industry. The Springdale-based company revised its revenue growth to between 1.5% and 2.0% for 2026, down from between 2.5% and 3.5% when the company reported its third-quarter earnings in August.
Arkansas economic activity on the rise in latest Fed report Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Economic activity in Arkansas has shown a modest increase since July, according to the latest Beige Book Report from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released Wednesday. Charles Gascon, the Fed economist for the Arkansas region, said contacts around the state have reported stable labor markets, improved production and increased transportation activity in the latest report.
Arkansas economic activity on the rise in latest Fed report
Economic activity in Arkansas has shown a modest increase since July, according to the latest Beige Book Report from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released Wednesday.
John Steuri, philanthropist and former technology executive, dies at 87 Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. John Eldon Steuri, a retired technology executive, business leader and philanthropist, died at 87 on Sunday. Ben Combs, a longtime friend who worked with Steuri as a marketing and advertising counselor, said Steuri was warm, friendly, outgoing and hardworking, making him a natural-born leader of people. "He would never ask people to do things he wouldn't do himself," he said.
Smackover Lithium signs $1.5 billion agreement with LG for South West Arkansas project Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Smackover Lithium, a partnership between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA, announced a second commercial agreement for its South West Arkansas project on Monday. The agreement will supply LG Energy Solution, a global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, with about 8,800 metric tons a year of battery-quality lithium carbonate.
AEDC launches latest round of industrial site development program Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission opened the third round of the Arkansas Site Development Program applications on Thursday. The program is designed to match funding for site development improvement efforts, focusing on industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in the state.
Redeveloped Fayetteville apartment complex, built in 1948, now up for sale as condos Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Wilson Parkview Condos, a redeveloped apartment complex in Fayetteville built in 1948 on the east side of Wilson Park, has added 20 condominiums to the market. Fayetteville-based CJC Development, a real estate and development firm that refurbished the property, calls it a neighborhood landmark. The redevelopment aimed to celebrate the original architecture while also introducing modern features.
Walton siblings to make up Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2027 Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. The four children of Walmart Inc. founder Sam Walton will be inducted together next year into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Rob, Alice, Jim and the late John Walton make up the 2027 class. They follow their father's induction in 1999. Brent Williams, dean of the Sam M.
Healthcare startups to participate in Northwest Arkansas pilot program Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Healthcare startups in Northwest Arkansas have been selected by Arkansas-based healthtech accelerator HTA and startup-connection organization NXTUS Inc. for $20,000 Community Pilot Projects. The seven startups will take part in the HealthCatalyst Northwest Arkansas pilot cohort, which was made possible by the Walton Family Foundation, according to a news release.
Walmart, Tyson Foods, autonomous trucking partner announces $200M in funding Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Gatik AI Inc, the California-based short-haul autonomous trucking provider with high-profile Arkansas customers, said Tuesday that it had raised $200 million in a new funding series. Gatik said it plans to use the cash infusion to grow in regions where its self-driving trucks already run, while also courting new business.
Arkansas’ unemployment rate drops to 4% for July Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point down to 4% in July, according to the Arkansas Department of Commerce. Arkansas' civilian labor force remained at record levels with an increase of 163 to 1,457,841 in July, and employment in the state was up to 1,399,144, an increase of 1,135, according to a report released Friday by the department and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prices stabilizing in Northwest Arkansas’ housing market, according to 2026 Skyline report Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BENTONVILLE -- The housing market in Northwest Arkansas is being categorized as a buyer's market for the first time in half a decade as prices begin to stabilize, according to Arvest's first half of 2026 Skyline report. The average price of a home sold in both Benton and Madison counties fell by 1.2%, to $465,888, and 2.2%, to $321,676, respectively, in the first half of the year, compared to the first half of 2025.
Walmart adding 7 Brew drink options nationally Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. 7 Brew fans will soon be able to pick up a canned coffee beverage in 4,400 Walmart Inc. stores across the United States. The Springdale-based company said the launch comes on the back of a successful test of its ready-to-drink lineup earlier this year in Arkansas.
Two Arkansans named to St. Louis Fed industry councils Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Two Arkansans were named Monday as members of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' industry councils. The bank named Curtis Barnett, president and chief executive officer of Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, to the healthcare industry council. Suzanne Peyton, executive director of the Clinton National Airport, was named to the transportation industry council.
Tyson Foods beef plant closures ‘devastating’ for communities Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Tyson Foods' closure of two beef processing facilities, and exploration of selling a third, will cause significant challenges and uncertainty in the affected communities, according to beef organizations and local elected officials. The closures, in Joslin, Ill., and Eagle Mountain, Utah, announced Thursday, come as the company's beef segment deals with heavy losses and looks to optimize its network.
Tyson Foods to close beef plants in Utah, Illinois Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Tyson Foods Inc. said Thursday that it will close two more beef-processing plants as the company deals with mounting losses for the segment. The Springdale-based company said the decision comes as it makes strategic changes to its beef division, to position it for long-term growth. The company's plants in Joslin, Ill., and Eagle Mountain, Utah, are slated to close.
Workforce development, apprenticeship key focus of Fed event in Fort Smith Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FORT SMITH -- Workforce challenges, apprenticeships and a national lean toward skills-based hiring dominated discussions Thursday at meetings in Fort Smith for regional leaders.
Workforce development, apprenticeship key focus of Fed event in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH -- Workforce challenges, apprenticeships and a national lean toward skills-based hiring dominated discussions Thursday at meetings in Fort Smith for regional leaders.
Walmart food traceability provider to advance investment in food trace platform Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. iFoodDS, a Seattle-based traceability and food safety solutions company, said Wednesday it will accelerate its investment in its traceability platform Trace Exchange. iFoodDS, which lists Walmart Inc. as one of its customers, said its platform is designed to help food companies strengthen supply chain visibility, food safety and regulatory readiness.
Simmons Foods appoints new chief commercial officer
Simmons Foods on Aug. 7 announced the promotion of Scott Salmon as the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Chief Executive Officer Todd Simmons said Salmon has delivered record growth in the company's pet business using innovative ideas and strategic execution. "Scott and his team have driven improvements in customer value, operational excellence, and our own brand portfolio," he said.
Cobb-Vantress announces research grant recipients Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Cobb-Vantress, a leading poultry genetics company, announced the eight projects selected for its 2026 Cobb Research Initiative grants on Monday. The Siloam Springs-based company said the research supports advancing poultry genetics and strengthening the future of food production. President Shelby Watkins said innovation is fueled through curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to explore new possibilities.
J.B. Hunt celebrates 65th anniversary Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. company leaders and long-time employees celebrated the company's 65th anniversary Monday by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell. President and Chief Executive Officer Shelley Simpson said that 65 years is more than a milestone. "It reflects the discipline, resilience and commitment of the people who have built J.B. Hunt and continue to move us forward," she said.
Simmons Foods promotes president of pet division to new chief commercial officer position Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Simmons Foods on Friday announced the promotion of Scott Salmon as the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Chief Executive Officer Todd Simmons said Salmon has delivered record growth in the company's pet business using innovative ideas and strategic execution. "Scott and his team have driven improvements in customer value, operational excellence, and our own brand portfolio," he said.
Westrock Coffee reports $13.7 million second quarter loss Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Westrock Coffee Company on Thursday reported a quarterly loss of $13.7 million, while revenue increased by 8.8%. The loss came to 14 cents per share, an improvement from 2025's second quarter loss of $21.6 million, or 23 cents per share. The Little Rock-based company posted a net sales of $305.7 million, which was an 8.8% increase compared to the $280.8 million reported for the same quarter in 2025. Scott T.
Trex to accelerate Port of Little Rock facility opening Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Trex Co., a Virginia-based manufacturer of wood alternative composite decking and railing, said it will accelerate the completion of its Little Rock facility and be operating at 50% capacity by the end of the year. Adam Zambanini, president and chief executive officer for Trex, said the expansion at the Port of Little Rock facility will further strengthen the company's market position and drive long-term growth.
Walmart completes purchase of streaming TV advertising firm Vibe.co for $1.4 billion Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Walmart Inc. has completed the acquisition of Vibe.co, a self-service streaming TV advertising program, the retailer said Wednesday. Bentonville-based Walmart said the acquisition will help Walmart Connect, its commerce media business in the United States, bring to market new and differentiated ways for advertisers to plan, buy and measure streaming TV advertising.
Murphy USA reports $209.1M second-quarter profit Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Murphy USA Inc. on Wednesday reported a 44% increase in second quarter profit compared to the same quarter of 2025. The El Dorado-based gas station chain posted a second quarter profit of $209.1 million, compared to a profit of $145.6 million for the same quarter of 2025.
PAMT reports second quarter loss of $7.4 million Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. PAMT CORP posted another quarterly net loss of $7.4 million in its second quarter earnings report released Tuesday. The Tontitown-based company said revenue rose 8.9% to $164.7 million, compared to the $151.1 million reported for the same quarter of 2025. President Lance Stewart said the company is pleased with the measurable progress it has made several key operating metrics.
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center launches startup growth program in Northwest Arkansas Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Milestone Circles is the latest startup accelerator that Northwest Arkansas founders can use to take their businesses to the next level with mentorship, coaching and more. The program started working with its first cohort Monday. It is operated by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, a California-based nonprofit that tasks its participants to pick a milestone for their businesses they can work to reach.
Tyson Foods reports $182M third quarter profit as beef woes continue Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Tyson Foods Inc. on Monday reported continued momentum in its third quarter as it navigates a tough cattle environment. The Springdale-based company posted a net income of $182 million, or an earnings per share of 52 cents compared to a net income of $61 million, or 17 cents per share in 2025.
Analysts predict rise in Tyson Foods third quarter earnings Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Analysts predict Tyson Foods Inc. will report a 13.2% increase in earnings Monday when it reports quarterly earnings. Zacks Equity Research estimates the Springdale-based company will post an adjusted earnings per share of $1.03, with revenue estimated to be $14.14 billion, a year-over-year increase of 1.8%.
ArcBest reports second quarter loss, affected by restructuring costs Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ArcBest on Wednesday reported a second quarter loss of $13.8 million, compared to a profit of $25.8 million for the same period a year ago. Excluding costs from a recent restructuring plan, ArcBest executives reported strong second quarter performance that included increased revenue and heavier shipment weights. The loss came to 62 cents per share down from a profit of $1.12 per share a year ago.
Analysts predict rise in ArcBest second-quarter earnings Original
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Analysts predict an increase in ArcBest's earnings, ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday. Zacks Equity Research anticipates the Fort-Smith-based company to post earnings per share of $2.18 for the first quarter, or an increase of 60.3% from the second quarter of 2025. ArcBest is predicted to post revenue of $1.19 billion, which would be an increase of 16.8% compared to 2025.
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