by Jocelyn Murphy | May 29, 2026 | On the Cover
At Walmart, Julie Barber has stepped into the role of Chief Merchant for Walmart U.S. at a moment when the company’s focus on its people is on full display. Each June, thousands of associates travel to Northwest Arkansas from all over the world for Associates Week and...
by Jocelyn Murphy | May 1, 2026 | On the Cover
Animals with the right temperament for therapeutic work often require extensive training. Keepers need to know that a sudden environmental change or an excitable child or a nervous rider won’t agitate or distress the animal. Obedience, desensitization, socialization,...
by Jocelyn Murphy | Mar 31, 2026 | On the Cover
Eighteen-year-olds are not typically described as seasoned, but sitting across from Holden Jeffries, it’s a word that comes to mind. He answers questions with intention. He pauses before responding, not to search for something impressive to say, but to make sure what...
by Jocelyn Murphy | Mar 1, 2026 | On the Cover
Arkansas Softball is a program people are watching. Once taken for granted as an easy three wins on competitors’ schedules, one thing has become abundantly clear over the last decade: the Razorbacks are no longer a team to underestimate. The program has become a...
by Jocelyn Murphy | Feb 1, 2026 | On the Cover
The American Heart Association has been a steady presence in Northwest Arkansas, shaping community awareness around heart health, prevention, and advocacy. As the region has grown and globalized, the organization has evolved alongside, deepening its local footprint...
