by - May 19, 2016 2:09 pm
One of the most desirable zip codes for residential development is found in downtown Bentonville where single family housing comes at a premium near $250 per-square foot. That desirability has…
by - May 19, 2016 1:52 pm
The Arkansas Highway 45 intersection in the area of Planters Road is a hub for Fort Smith and Sebastian County employment. It’s also a traffic nightmare. Narrow lanes hinder truck…
by - May 19, 2016 9:30 am
In less than two weeks Arkansas Children’s Hospital has garnered $13 million in donations toward its Northwest Arkansas facility under construction in Springdale. Officials with J.B. Hunt Transport announced Thursday…
by - May 19, 2016 8:57 am
Arkansas-based Power Technology, Inc. has received the President’s “E” award for exports. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker for Power Technology’s contribution to expanding U.S….
by - May 19, 2016 6:00 am
Editor’s note: Story updated with changes and additions throughout. ––––––––––––––––– Net income for Wal-Mart Stores was down almost 8% in the fiscal first quarter, but the retailer posted higher revenue…
by - May 18, 2016 5:28 pm
Jonesboro Advertising and Promotions Commission Chairman Thom Beasley said Wednesday (May 18) that finances played a big part in tabling a request by the O’Reilly group for funding support of…
by - May 18, 2016 4:54 pm
Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories about numerous public and private investments in Northwest Arkansas’ downtowns in recent years. Link here for the first article. –––––––––––––––– Siloam…
by - May 18, 2016 3:14 pm
Growth-focused Simmons First National Corp. said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with Citizens National Bancorp Inc. to acquire Citizens National Bank (CNB) of Athens, Tenn….
by - May 18, 2016 2:55 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to convene a conference of the states to discuss the framework and ideas contained a proposal…
by - May 18, 2016 2:39 pm
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is calling for an increase in infrastructure investments related to natural gas production, crediting the energy source for its positive impact on manufacturing jobs…
by - May 18, 2016 2:31 pm
Blue Bell Creameries was named as one of the top vendors in the U.S. ice cream market, according to a new report from technology research and advisory company Technavio. Along…
by - May 18, 2016 2:27 pm
Jasper, Ark., will host the Buffalo River Heritage Festival featuring storytelling, music, and art related to the Buffalo River on Sunday (May 22). The event will take place at the…
by - May 18, 2016 2:05 pm
Oil and gas companies’ dependent on production and cash flow from already drilled but uncompleted wells will benefit from capital efficiency gains in 2016, but conversion of those wells won’t…
by - May 18, 2016 1:26 pm
Realtors in Sebastian County area sold 111 homes in April with a combined value of $13.587 million, down 28% from the $18.884 million sales value reported a year ago when…
by - May 18, 2016 1:22 pm
There were 801 homes sold in Benton and Washington counties in April at a combined value of $177.387 million, a much faster pace than the 677 homes valued $134.62 million…
by - May 18, 2016 12:32 pm
During a staff meeting on Wednesday (May 18), KATV officials announced that former news anchor Chris May will return to his post on the top-rated Little Rock television station on…
by - May 18, 2016 8:52 am
Beginning Wednesday (May 18), the Department of Labor will expand overtime pay to millions of American workers, President Barack Obama announced in an email and video message from the White…
by - May 18, 2016 6:08 am
Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries said Tuesday (May 17) its new 375,000 ton ammonia plant in El Dorado, Ark., is operational and ammonia production is now underway. The company expects to…
by - May 17, 2016 7:10 pm
Council members approved the creation of a new committee that will look at the police salary issue in Jonesboro, while also voting not to appeal a zoning lawsuit to a…
by - May 17, 2016 6:58 pm
Acxiom Corp. on Tuesday reported fourth quarter and year-end losses as the Little Rock data provider looks to expand its data integration and enhancement services that enables companies to better…
