by - August 21, 2014 7:05 pm
Arkansas Municipal League On Hold Over Alcohol Issue
The state’s mayors are taking a wait-and-see approach on a plan to protect local options when it comes to deciding whether or not a town becomes wet or dry. The…
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by - August 21, 2014 7:01 pm
Boozman: Marketplace Fairness Act Could Pass By End Of Year
A tax reform issue affecting Internet sales awaits Congress when it returns from its summer recess early next month.
by - August 21, 2014 6:47 pm
Sen. Pryor Delivers Check For $10 Million To Pine Bluff Arsenal
The Pine Bluff Arsenal received a $10 million check for funding from Sen. Mark Pryor on Thursday. The money was part of the FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill supported by four…
by - August 21, 2014 6:34 pm
Mercy officials say Cliff Drive clinic will deliver medicine via technology
Mercy Fort Smith officially opened its newest $5.3 million clinic on Cliff Drive Thursday (Aug. 21) and with it, took the next step forward in its efforts to expand the…
by - August 21, 2014 5:27 pm
Plains to build $900 million pipeline across Arkansas
Texas-based Plains All American announced Thursday that it plans to build a 440-mile, 20-inch crude oil pipeline across Arkansas, running from the company’s terminal in Cushing, Okla., to the Valero…
by - August 21, 2014 4:25 pm
The Supply Side: Heineken opens a supplier office in Northwest Arkansas
Heineken USA is among at least five adult beverage companies to hang a shingle near Wal-Mart’s corporate offices in Bentonville amid the retailer’s push to boost income and improve margins…
by - August 21, 2014 3:55 pm
Tyson Foods loses bid to overturn employee suit
Tyson Foods lost its bid before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals this week to overturn the $503,000 in damages awarded to employees who were underpaid for the time they…
by - August 21, 2014 3:39 pm
Plains Announces Plans To Build $900 Million Pipeline Across Arkansas
Texas-based Plains All American announced Thursday that it plans to build a 440-mile, 20-inch crude oil pipeline across Arkansas, running from the company’s terminal in Cushing, Okla., to the Valero…
by - August 21, 2014 2:14 pm
Car-Mart shares race higher
Investors of America’s Car-Mart saw their profits mount on Thursday, (Aug. 21) as shares rallied more than 15% to $42.90 on strong volume, nearly seven times the normal shares trading…
by - August 21, 2014 9:57 am
Family Dollar rejects Dollar General offer
Dollar General has been jilted by Family Dollar as the discounter has opted to hold firm with Dollar Tree’s $8.5 billion deal. Family Dollar’s board cites “significant antitrust issues” related…
by - August 20, 2014 10:23 pm
Horses for Healing seeks volunteers
Horses for Healing (HFH) seeks volunteers across Northwest Arkansas to help make a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs across the region. HFH’s next session begins…
by - August 20, 2014 7:01 pm
Lottery Commission Closing Jonesboro Claims Center, 2 Others
The Arkansas Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to close its three regional claim centers in Jonesboro, Springdale and Camden, a move it expects will save roughly $381,000 annually. The commission said…
by - August 20, 2014 6:59 pm
Lottery Commission Closing Springdale Claims Center, 2 Others
The Arkansas Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to close its three regional claim centers in Springdale, Jonesboro and Camden, a move it expects will save roughly $381,000 annually. The commission said…
by - August 20, 2014 6:51 pm
America’s Car Mart Navigating Competitive Environment
Net income dipped slightly from one year ago for Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart as the “buy here, pay here” used car dealer chain continued to navigate a highly competitive environment. Car-Mart…
by - August 20, 2014 6:39 pm
Tyson again extends the Hillshire tender deadline
Tyson Foods has again extended the period for its tender offer to buy Hillshire Brands at $63 per share. The new deadline is Aug. 26, and was extended as the…
by - August 20, 2014 6:30 pm
Car-Mart reports dip in quarterly income on higher revenue
America’s Car-Mart management says its work to stem the onslaught on competition is paying off as the buy here, pay here used car company posted quarterly revenue of $127.376 million,…
by - August 20, 2014 5:34 pm
Arvest files suit against former bank president Dennis Smiley
Arvest Bank filed suit against its former bank president, H. Dennis Smiley Jr., his wife Cynthia and their business interest, Design for the Home LLC. The complaint filed Monday (Aug….
by - August 20, 2014 5:19 pm
AG McDaniel Talks Grain Controversy, EPA, Lt. Governor Proposal
The possible issues involving a commodities dealer being investigated by federal and state agencies are a “travesty and tragedy,” Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday. McDaniel spoke to members…
by - August 20, 2014 4:06 pm
Northwest Arkansas hospitality tax revenue sets quarterly record
More visitor traffic in Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities helped push hospitality tax collections up 7% in the second quarter, compared to year-ago period. From Bentonville down to Fayetteville the…
by - August 20, 2014 3:22 pm
Highland Pellets to build $130 million plant in Pine Bluff
Highland Pellets LLC, an Arkansas company, will build a $130 million, 500,000 metric ton wood pellet facility in Pine Bluff creating 35 jobs. Highland Pellets is a privately held company…