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YELLVILLE– Arvest Bank announced today that its mortgage division originated record volume in 2021, the third consecutive year it has set a new mark. Arvest’s total 2021 mortgage loan volume of more than $4.77 billion eclipses the previous record of $4.68 billion set in 2020.

PC&EC to Hold February Meeting via Zoom NORTH LITTLE ROCK—COVID cases in Arkansas have resulted in the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) and… Login to continue reading Login…

The Three Rivers Capter of the Arkansas Archaeological Society (A.A.S.) meeting is set for 1 p.m. February 26 at the Donald W.

Fayetteville– Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as part of its “Best Employers 2022” list. Arvest is part of the “Best Large Employers” group consisting of organizations with more than 5,000 employees.

Fayetteville- Agriculture in Arkansas continues to maintain a position of strength, contributing more than $19 billion to the economy, said Jennie Popp, co-author of the Arkansas Agriculture Profile, a publication that highlights the industry’s economic contributions.

LITTLE ROCK – For decades prison overcrowding has sparked a financial tug-of-war between the state and Arkansas counties. In recent months the issue has taken on a greater urgency.

On Monday, the 93rd General Assembly will convene at the State Capitol to address the budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Fiscal Sessions began after Arkansas voters approved what would become Amendment 86 in 2008.

In the early days of the Biden administration, the president signaled his intent to reverse border security rules that deterred immigrants from crossing the southern border illegally, “Migrant numbers increase along US-Mexico border as they await Biden’s immigration action” one news outlet underscored. As a result of these open border policies within the last year we’ve experienced record border crossings, overflowing detention centers and the release of single adult migrants into the U.S., among many other problems.