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Jonesboro bank Mother's Day bake sale helps fight food insecurity

Arvest Bank and the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas teamed up on Friday to help families ahead of Mother’s Day. Homemade desserts were sold at Arvest Bank’s Browns Lane location in Jonesboro for their Mother’s Day Bake Sale. “We all like to eat and a lot …

Arvest shares fraud protection tips for summer travel

TULSA — With summer travel coming up, Arvest Bank encourages customers to take simple steps to protect their finances and make the most of their vacation. According to NerdWallet’s 2026 Summer Travel Report, 84% of those surveyed said they plan to use a …

Arvest shares fraud protection tips ahead of summer travel

OKLAHOMA — With summer travel coming up, Arvest Bank is encouraging customers to take simple steps to protect their finances and make the most out of vacations. According to NerdWallet's 2026 Summer Travel Report, 84 percent of those surveyed said they …

Arvest Bank Fort Smith branches hold Teach Children to Save Day events

FORT SMITH -- Arvest Bank hosted events in its Fort Smith branches on Thursday to celebrate Teach Children to Save Day. Teach Children to Save Day is an initiative from the American Bankers Association, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in April each year …

The Top 10 Richest People In The World | May 2026

Last update: March 1, 2026, 12 A.M. EDT There’s a new member of the $300 billion club and a second sibling from America’s richest family among the planet’s ten wealthiest people. A pril was a great month to be a billionaire, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq …

Bartlesville Regional United Way Holds Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony

Bartlesville Regional United Way celebrated the previous fundraising year Thursday morning and recognized community organizations and individuals who helped the organization achieve that goal. In 2025, BRUW raised nearly $2.5 million in donations to assist …

Mother’s Day bake sale supports Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Arvest Bank and the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas are teaming up for a Mother’s Day fundraiser. Arvest Bank in Jonesboro will host a Mother’s Day bake sale this Friday, May 8. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas …

Community participates in Grillmarks' first event of the year

Choctaw Avenue filled with the smell of smoke and meat wafting through the air from the biannual Grillmarks Festival Series Saturday. The competition kicked off at 11 a.m. Saturday by Spaceship Earth Coffee. This year’s event was sponsored by Arvest Bank …

Arvest Bank ranks Top 20 in U.S. on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks list

TULSA — Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks list, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. This marks the bank’s eighth …

3 Arvest Bank employees move into new leadership roles

April 9, 2026, 3:40 a.m. CT Arvest Bank has promoted three employees in its Springfield region, according to a community announcement. Sarah Lowe, Summer Massey and Zion Spurgeon have all moved into new roles within the company. Lowe has been promoted to …

Arvest Bank ranks 20th on Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks list

Arvest Bank launches 16th Million Meals campaign

Arvest donates communication boards to area schools in recognition of National Autism Acceptance Month

FORT SMITH -- Several area school playgrounds now have communication boards meant to aid limited and nonverbal students, due to a donation by Arvest Bank. The donations were made in recognition of National Autism Acceptance Month, which is in April, …

Dewey Swears In New Mayor

News Posted: May 04, 2026 6:46 PMUpdated: May 04, 2026 6:46 PM Dewey Swears In New Mayor   Chase Almy The Dewey City Council held its regular meeting Monday night at City Hall, where Ralph Stafford was officially sworn in as the city’s new mayor. The oath …

Arkansas Ranks Near the Bottom in SBA Lending. Minority Businesses Feel the Shortfall

(Shutterstock) Keisha Jefferson is living her dream. The 52-year-old from Conway retired as a public school administrator in 2025 as she pursued her long-held vision of owning a preschool. Jefferson received a $60,000 loan from Arkansas Federal Credit …

The Arkansas Woman Training America’s Fastest-Growing Group of Gun Owners

Since starting FAB Firearms Academy in 2020, Desstoni Holman has ridden a growing wave of female handgun ownership. (Steve Lewis) When a drive-by shooting in 2018 wounded a friend and shattered her own sense of security, Desstoni Holman didn’t just seek …

Silver Dollar City Named America’s #1 Theme Park by USA TODAY for a Fifth Time

Silver Dollar City has earned its fifth title as America’s Best Theme Park in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, rising to the top among industry leaders including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Six Flags, Busch Gardens, Universal Epic Universe and …

Grilled Lunch Fundraiser Planned May 1 for Arvest Million Meals

Arvest Bank is hosting a grilled lunch fundraiser on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with all proceeds directly supporting Mary Martha Outreach. The grilled lunch fundraiser will take place at the Arvest Eastside location, 4225 SE Adams Rd. on the …

Executive Summary: Murray says it’s an ‘exciting time’ for the Fort Smith/Van Buren area

‘Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Metro Daily News Executive Summary series is focused on looking under the title, so to speak, of a business, government, and non-profit executive in the Fort Smith metro. Julie Murray is president and CEO of the Van Buren …

Pro Senior Placement Helps Families Navigate Difficult Conversations About Assisted Living

New Resources and Guidance Help Adult Children Learn Compassionate Ways to Discuss Assisted Living With Aging Parents METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families across the country continue searching for guidance on …

7 Historical Stock Market Trends Triggered By The Impact Of Wars

The American stock markets’ histories after wars, and especially since World War II, have been remarkably predictable in their post-conflict pattern. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent weeks have been …

James McManus Discusses Fairbridge Asset Management Conflict on The Frankie Boyer Show

DARIEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- James McManus, a New York & Connecticut based real estate developer, is bringing national attention to his case following an appearance on The Frankie Boyer Show, broadcast …

First California Women’s Economic Summit Sells Out, Underscoring Demand to Invest in Women Entrepreneurs

The May 13 Sacramento convening will unite leaders advancing women’s entrepreneurship, capital access, childcare, procurement, and small business growth. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first-ever California …

SummitPoint Collective Launches the SummitPoint platform and Frank, a Game-Changing Agentic AI Analyst

Now in open beta, SummitPoint is the digital layer connecting founders, investors, and industry partners. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 1st, 2026, SummitPoint Collective launched the open beta of SummitPoint …

Catholic Charities to Host 20th Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic in Vero Beach

Annual charitable golf outing brings the community together in support of The Samaritan Center’s programs for families in Indian River County VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of …

Slabfolio Launches Card Collection Tracker for Pokemon, Magic, Lorcana and Graded Cards

New platform helps collectors organize raw cards, graded slabs, wishlists and estimated collection values as TCG grading volume accelerates in 2026. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Slabfolio, a digital card …

Concierge Auctions Announces May Auctions: Over US$320M of Marquee Properties

Top luxury markets spanning North America, South America, and Europe lead the lineup NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions presents over US$320 million in marquee properties as part of its May auction …

8 Oklahoma City Students Earn National Spotlight at Young Enterprising Women Leadership Conference on East Coast

Eight Oklahoma City students attend national leadership conference after STEM mentorship program, with one earning a full-ride scholarship to OCCC. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight students from Oklahoma …

John Roush joins Symbiome Capital as Partner

BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Symbiome Capital is pleased to announce the addition of John Roush as Partner. John will play a key role in advancing the firm’s infrastructure resilience strategy particularly in …

Ascendum Accounting Named “Best in Ohio” for Bookkeeping Services for 2nd Year

Cincinnati Onshore/offshore accounting, bookkeeping and tax-prep company recognized as a top bookkeeping company in Ohio. CICINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ascendum Accounting Solutions has been named Best …

Paramount Lodging Advisors Closes Sale of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton in Holland, MI

Paramount Lodging Advisors has closed the sale of the Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton in Holland, Michigan, two institutionally owned Hilton hotels. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paramount Lodging Advisors has …

Honoring Education Leaders and Empowering Dreams at The Scribes Institute 13th Annual MLK Gala in Hartford

Join The Scribe’s Institute for an unforgettable night celebrating educational excellence, community impact, and the next generation of leaders in Hartford. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Scribe’s Institute …

Lana Manganiello Named a Global Leader in Legal Strategy & Consulting by Lawdragon

Practice Growth Partner Founder Recognized Among the Industry's Most Influential Voices in Legal Strategy SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Practice Growth Partner announced that its founder, Lana Manganiello, …

Xiaohong (Sharon) Chen named Business Director, Asia Pacific at the Federal Transnational Consortium of Commerce Group

MANHATTAN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Transnational Consortium of Commerce Group (FTCOC) continues expanding its international commerce and peace driven initiatives, focused on connecting Chinese enterprises …

Everstory Partners Unveils its 2025 Year in Review Report

New publication tells the company's story of growth, organizational improvements and more ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everstory Partners, one of the nation’s largest deathcare providers, has …

MCT May Lock Volume Indices Show Refinance Slowdown as Geopolitical Uncertainty Persists

MCT May Lock Volume Indices show refinance activity slowing as elevated rates, affordability pressures, and geopolitical uncertainty persist through spring. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading …

Meet the Richardson Locksmith That Has Kept North Dallas Businesses Secure for Over Four Decades

For over 40 years, Action Lock Doc has been Richardson's most trusted commercial locksmith, keeping North Dallas businesses secure, one lock at a time. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As businesses across …

Four in five crypto holders are moving away from the big platform one-wallet model

A survey from Paybis, finds four in five crypto holders prefer to use their own wallets, when many crypto platforms don’t allow them. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A crypto holder survey from Paybis, a trusted …

KryptonQ Launches AI-Powered Trading Technology Platform for Global Retail Users

Platform introduces automated execution tools and data-driven models to improve trading consistency and accessibility NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KryptonQ, an AI-driven trading technology company, today …