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Big Beautiful Tax Bill Reshapes Landscape for Trucking Industry

At Turbare Manufacturing, the company believes quality is not a cOn July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping tax and spending package that dramatically reshapes the tax code and federal spending priorities. For those in the trucking industry, this legislation carries significant implications — many of them positive, said an industry leader — especially for owner-operators, small fleets, and capital-intensive carriers.

At its core, the bill makes permanent many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while introducing new tax incentives and eliminating select regulations. Industry leaders are calling it a potential turning point for profitability, reinvestment, and long-term planning in logistics and transportation.


LIST: Top Conway Road Projects for 2025


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TOP HOMES: $812K Conway Home Tops List for April

A west Conway home on Nantucket Drive was the most expensive home sold in Faulkner County in April, selling for $812,000 and $234.01 per square foot. It was also the most expensive home in price per square foot among the top five homes.


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Faulkner County Housing Report: April 2025

The median home price in Conway was down 8.42% to $238,000, and the median home price per square foot was up 1.26% to $151.29. Check out all the key numbers at the link below.


Economy at a Glance: May 2025, Presented by Arvest Bank

Get up-to-date, key metrics on how the local economy is performing with Economy at a Glance, presented by Arvest Bank.


The Ladder: May 2025

Catch up on the latest hires, promotions, awards, and other employee news.


Interior of La Pista Pizzeria at The Village at Hendrix, featuring wooden tables, seating areas, and large windows.

Castro Family Bringing Pizzeria to The Village at Hendrix

A new fast-casual pizzeria is set to open at The Village at Hendrix this summer. The restaurant, La Pista Pizzeria, comes from brothers Ernesto and Jose Castro, the family behind Los 3 Potrillos and Don Pepe’s.