by - October 9, 2012 7:32 pm
Anyone who lives in Northwest Arkansas is fully aware of the traffic congestion the region suffers from an insufficient road infrastructure still trying to catch up to the area’s 437,000 population.
by - October 8, 2012 5:29 pm
A nationwide search led University of Arkansas officials to find the right person to serve as head of the special collections department in their own proverbial backyard. Timothy G. Nutt…
by - October 5, 2012 9:47 am
The average age of cars and trucks on the road today is 11 years old. Historically it’s been about 8 years, but consumers have held on to their vehicles longer in the tepid economy and lackluster job market.
by - October 3, 2012 8:20 pm
Deposits grew at a rate of 8.42% across the nations’ banks according to the June 30 market share report made public Tuesday (Oct. 2) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
by - September 26, 2012 11:13 am
In the past two years, the median family income rose across the Natural State, but the percentage increase was mixed with Northwest Arkansas and Hot Springs metro areas leading the pack, up 7.4% and 7.98%, respectively.
by - September 24, 2012 1:56 pm
Nearly 86 million consumers, or four out of five smartphone owners, accessed retailer websites via mobile apps in July, according to a recent report by comScore.
by - September 20, 2012 5:27 pm
Wanted: 160 college graduates for open jobs at Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other corporations across Northwest Arkansas.
by - September 17, 2012 10:12 pm
A deal between Mathias Bancshares and Peterson Holding Company that would have transferred ownership of Decatur State Bank was recently nixed by federal regulators.
by - September 14, 2012 7:56 pm
Simmons First National Corporation announced Friday (Sept. 14) through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary expanded into the St. Louis, Mo. market by acquiring approximately $282 million in assets of Truman Bank…
by - September 13, 2012 11:07 pm
A better economy and higher safety standards have created two major challenges for trucking companies across the country trying to fill empty seats with safe drivers.
by - September 13, 2012 9:20 am
It’s been nearly one year since bank litigation halted much of the foreclosure activity across the Natural State, but local real estate agents say the pace is starting to pick up as more listings are making their back into inventory.
by - September 5, 2012 7:53 am
Online shopping is a left-brained activity that expects quick and concise search results and perhaps no one understands that better than San Bruno, Calif.-based @WalmartLabs.
by - September 3, 2012 1:07 pm
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation put First Community Bank of Crawford County under a consent order in July citing a long list of concerns regarding financial soundness.
by - August 28, 2012 8:00 am
Pet food sales are adapting with the modern times and big box retailers have taken notice.
by - August 9, 2012 10:49 am
The worst of the foreclosure crisis appears to have passed for much of the Natural State as new filings in July fell nearly 80% from a year ago.
by - August 6, 2012 8:20 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recently agreed to provide added detail in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to its ongoing legal proceedings and cyber security threats.
by - August 2, 2012 7:31 pm
Marty Parsons, chief financial officer for NorthWest Arkansas Community College, parted ways with the institution Wednesday (Aug. 1). The termination was effective immediately, ad NWACC President Dr. Becky Paneitz released…
by - August 1, 2012 8:26 am
For the 420,000 or so folks who call Northwest Arkansas home, it comes as no secret the region is rich in entrepreneurial history and a great place to live and work.
by - July 28, 2012 12:56 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to run a fiscally sound business amid an unpredictable economy and tepid retail sales, according to industry watchers.
by - July 24, 2012 10:55 am
Arvest Bank tagged Dr. Eli Jones, newly appointed dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and holder of the Sam M. Walton Leadership…
