by - May 8, 2017 9:34 am
Most U.S. homes use more than one type of lightbulb, mainly a mix of incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The use of light-emitting…
by - May 8, 2017 9:28 am
The Arkansas Urban Forestry Council (AUFC) recently honored six for outstanding work in planting and managing trees in their communities, as well as encouraging others to do the same. The…
by - May 8, 2017 8:45 am
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tribune Media Co. in a deal worth $3.9 billion. Sinclair is the parent company…
by - May 8, 2017 7:06 am
Net income for Tyson Foods during the first half of its fiscal year was $933 million, up 4.47% compared to the same period in 2016. First half revenue of $18.265…
by - May 5, 2017 11:34 am
L’Oreal USA’s solar projects in Arkansas and Kentucky will help to accelerate the company’s transition to renewable energy, according to a news release. On Friday (May 5), the beauty products…
by - May 3, 2017 5:21 pm
Deltic Timber Corp. posted a first quarter profit of $1.08 million compared to a $395,000 profit one year ago as lumber prices and volume resulted in higher sales and income…
by - May 3, 2017 4:37 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration named Victoria Washington, president of Vision Information Technology Consultants in Little Rock, Arkansas’ Small Business Person of the Year. She will be acknowledged at the…
by - May 3, 2017 4:30 pm
In an effort to combat hunger in Haiti, Tyson Foods announced Wednesday (May 3) a $341,490 grant to the nonprofit group OneEgg to build an egg-producing farm in Haiti. The…
by - May 3, 2017 3:59 pm
Several classical music events are planned throughout Northwest Arkansas this month, surrounding the gathering of the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, comprised of professional musicians from throughout the world. Celebrating “the intersection…
by - May 3, 2017 2:59 pm
Representatives from John Brown University in Siloam Springs and NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville on Wednesday (May 3) signed an agreement to ensure a smooth transfer of courses between…
by - May 3, 2017 1:09 pm
Texas-based retailer At Home Group Inc. has acquired land in Rogers to build its second location in Arkansas. The home décor superstore, formerly known as Garden Ridge, paid $4.7 million…
by - May 3, 2017 11:07 am
Aaron Peters, who was let go last fall from his longtime job as sports anchor for the “Razorback Nation” on NBC affiliate KNWA-TV in Fayetteville, is writing a new chapter…
by - May 3, 2017 7:38 am
The financials aren’t getting better for Van Buren-based USA Truck. A first quarter income loss of $4.89 million followed a full year 2016 loss of $7.69 million, with the company…
by - May 2, 2017 9:18 pm
April gross tax revenue was up almost 4% compared to April 2016 and up almost 2% above the forecast, but it was not nearly enough to put a dent in…
by - May 2, 2017 8:45 pm
As the Arkansas legislature prepares to end its three-day special session tomorrow, a House panel today approved a resolution by Republican House Speaker Jeremy Gillam that would open the door…
by - May 2, 2017 6:35 pm
Rep. David Whitaker, D-Fayetteville, was chosen to be the new House Minority Leader in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He succeeds Rep. Michael John Gray, D-Augusta, who was recently elected…
by - May 2, 2017 4:46 pm
Arvest Bank’s Eileen Jennings has been named a member of Rural Missouri Inc. (RMI). RMI is a community development corporation based in Jefferson City, Mo., that has announced plans to…
by - May 2, 2017 4:25 pm
Endeavor Foundation in Springdale awarded grants totaling $4.9 million to two Fayetteville organizations, one that fights poverty and one that aids victims of domestic violence. The foundation gave $3.9 million…
by - May 2, 2017 4:15 pm
Alan McQueen, executive director of the Market Monitoring Unit for Southwest Power Pool will retire later this year. On Tuesday (May 2), the Little Rock-based regional transmission organization announced Keith…
by - May 2, 2017 11:20 am
Wind turbines provide 8% of electricity generating capacity in the United States, more than any other renewable source including hydroelectricity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Turbines comprised of…
