Month: February 2012

by Roby Brock - February 24, 2012 12:59 pm

Arkansas Exports Rise 7% In 2011

Arkansas export growth has been on the rise for more than a decade. New statistics show that in 2011 the state’s exports grew at a healthy 7% clip.

by The City Wire staff - February 24, 2012 10:47 am

Arkansas pump prices likely to top $4

As Arkansas’ economic fortunes show steady improvements, consumers shouldn’t expect to get a reprieve at the pump through the summer and remainder of 2012, experts say. According to the U.S….

by The City Wire staff - February 24, 2012 9:56 am

Entrée NWA: Green Submarine

FAYETTEVILLE — Say what you want about filet mignon and foie gras and escargot. There’s no denying the power of a sandwich. This is food that was handed down from on…

by Roby Brock - February 23, 2012 9:12 pm

UALR Names Jane Wayland As Business Dean

Dr. Jane Wayland has been named dean of the College of Business, according to Dr. Sandra Robertson, interim provost. Wayland, who was appointed acting dean of the college last month,…

by Roby Brock - February 23, 2012 8:37 pm

Filing Period Opens For Arkansas Races

The first day of candidate filing opened in Arkansas and more than 197 candidates used the opening day to declare their candidacies. What are the early match-ups? Check out our complete lists.

by The City Wire staff - February 23, 2012 5:42 pm

Tyson agrees to settle suit with EEOC

Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay Mark White of Sedalia, Mo. $35,000 to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in May 2010. White has…

by Jason Tolbert - February 23, 2012 5:25 pm

Filing Kicks Off Without Surprises

Candidate filing began at the state capitol without any surprises so far.  A large crowd made up primarily of state legislative candidates filled up the rotunda as the official period…

by The City Wire staff - February 23, 2012 4:20 pm

Adam & Eats: Cuban Grill

This week we head from the northeast to the southeast. From New York to Cuba. I had been hearing mutterings about a Cuban restaurant for a while now, but never…

by The City Wire staff - February 23, 2012 3:47 pm

Regional building permit values up 26%

Northwest Arkansas homebuilders were off to a busier start in 2012 and unseasonably warm weather has meant February permits are tracking as well. New residential construction permit values in Fayetteville,…

by The City Wire staff - February 23, 2012 2:46 pm

Masquerade money

Hopefully, those attending the Walton Arts Center’s second annual Masquerade Ball have carefully placed their masks in a safe place so they can find them this time next year. The…

by Michael Cook - February 23, 2012 2:42 pm

Notes On First Day Of Filing (UPDATED)

The filing period to run for political office is now officially open at the State Capitol.  The rotunda today was full of candidates there to fill out paperwork to have…