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Board Backlash

Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Steve Clark has come under fire for the chambers public stance on Fayettevilles civil rights ordinance.

UA Startup Picasolar Raises $1.2 Million in Equity Investments

The investment funds came on top of funding through a prestigious SunShot Award by the U.S. Department of Energy.

2Q Revenue Up 10.2 Percent For Americas Car-Mart

The Bentonville company reported revenue of $133.8 million for the quarter, up 10.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year.

States Consumer Confidence is Up

Arkansas consumer sentiment shows increase among the young and college educated, according to the latest Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

UAMS Northwest in Fayetteville Opens Comprehensive Rehabilitation Clinic

The UAMS Northwest Outpatient Therapy Clinic, at 1125 N. College Ave., in Fayetteville, hosted an open house in its 2,735-SF clinic that features a staff of experienced therapists and top-of-line therapeutic devices.

Tyson Foods Reports Record 4Q, Fiscal Year Sales

Tyson reported a record $10.1 billion in fourth quarter revenue, a 14 percent increase over revenue in the same period a year ago.

Crystal Bridges Museum President Resigns

Don Bacigalupi will leave his position as president of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in January, having accepted a position as founding president for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Chicago.

Wallace, Jama Fowler Pledge $2.93 Million to UA

Longtime University of Arkansas supporters Wallace and Jama Fowler of Jonesboro have donated $2.93 million to be used for the second phase of construction of the chancellors residence on the UA campus in Fayetteville.

Mercy Enters Washington County Market

The health care provider has entered into Washington County, announcing its integration with Dr. Lawrence J. Schemel and the Northwest Arkansas Clinic for Families in Springdale.

Black Friday Now a Five-Day Event at Walmart

The Bentonville retailer announced Wednesday it will offer five days of deals for customers across its digital and physical aisles, beginning at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.

Hospitals Reaccredited For Total Joint Programs

Northwest Medical Center-Springdale and Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville were recently reaccredited by The Joint Commission for their total joint programs in the fall of 2012.

Data Breach: Cyber Liability Insurance on The Rise as Hacks Escalate

The annual global financial loss from cybercrime, as estimated by renowned security technology firm McAfee, ranges from $375 billion to $575 billion, and the growth of the cyber liability insurance industry is not keeping up.

Power Plant Regs Threaten Self-Inflicted Wound for Consumers (OPINION)

Policy shifts in Washington are on the verge of drastically undermining our ability to continue to reliably generate affordable energy for our customers.

Out of Emergency, Leadership (OPINION)

The Ebola crisis is a situation that can be described as VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) a military term for instances that demand more of leaders than traditional knowledge and skills.

ARTP Has Made $522 Million Impact on State, Study Finds

The Arkansas Research & Technology Park in Fayetteville shared during its 10th anniversary Oct. 30 the results of a new economic impact analysis conducted by the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas.

UA Graduate, Former Museum Exec Named to Fundraising Post at UAMS

Dina Wood, former director of development for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, was recently named senior director of development for UAMS-Northwest Arkansas Region.

Northwest Technical Institute Enlarges Diesel Truck Facility

A carryover in the school’s budget will allow for an expansion that will double its technology center to 12,000 SF.

Beaver Lake Water Quality Progress Uncertain in Secchi Day Results

The lake is cloudier than average this year, but results varied depending on specific location.

New Attorney Settles Into Old Springdale Law Office

Gary DeWitt bought the building at 120 N. Commercial St. for $155,000 and recently finished its renovation.

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Inducted Into Hall of Fame

The Fayetteville-based company was awarded the prestigious global honor of induction into the Palladium Group Inc. Hall of Fame for Strategy Execution in October.

Arkoma mayor suggests court action if Fort Smith pursues proposed sewer rate

Arkansas approved for soft drink SNAP waiver

AG Griffin cuts ribbon on redeveloped new home

Arkansas Department of Agriculture distributes 15,400 tree seedlings statewide this Spring