by - May 6, 2014 3:03 pm
Building permit values for the cities of Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren increased 26.23% in April from the same period in 2013. Permits issued in the three cities were…
by - May 6, 2014 2:33 pm
David Deggs has resigned as executive director of Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI), to accept a position as director of adult & community education with the Fayetteville Public School System, effective…
by - May 6, 2014 2:31 pm
Clarity Pointe of Fayetteville, Northwest Arkansas’ first free-standing assisted living community helping those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, is one of only three communities in the region…
by - May 6, 2014 12:40 pm
Arvest Bank has named Kelly Carlson and Brent Gautier as assistant vice presidents for Arvest Bank in Benton County. Both are commercial bankers. Carlson first joined Arvest Bank as a…
by - May 6, 2014 9:18 am
New results from a Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll show that the private option is immensely unpopular among Republican voters, but its effect in primary races is mixed.
by - May 5, 2014 9:11 pm
Rockline Industries' Springdale manufacturing facility continues its stellar safety record garnering another award from the Arkansas Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division. The Springdale plant recently achieved four…
by - May 5, 2014 7:28 pm
Murphy USA reported lower earnings and revenues in its second quarter as the stand-alone gas and merchandise retailer saw higher wholesale gas prices which, in turn, pinched pump margins. El…
by - May 5, 2014 4:57 pm
For anyone expecting more drama surrounding a proposed planned zoning district for the Fianna Hills Country Club, expect to be disappointed. In an e-mail from Fort Smith City Administrator Ray…
by - May 5, 2014 3:39 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe has asked Tony Wood, the deputy commissioner of education, to be the next education commissioner, Wood confirmed in a phone interview today. “The governor has asked me…
by - May 5, 2014 3:30 pm
The University of Arkansas announced today that Randy Massanelli, state director for U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, has been named vice chancellor for governmental relations, effective July 1. The post is…
by - May 5, 2014 1:09 pm
After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother’s Day (May 11) by keeping practicality in mind, according…
by - May 5, 2014 12:57 pm
Verizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales, tech support and customer service operations in the state. The full-time…
by - May 5, 2014 12:42 pm
Wal-Mart Stores said it acquired Simplexity's Wireless Activation Retail Platform (WARP) on May 2, for an undisclosed amount. This software will be integrated into Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs later…
by - May 5, 2014 12:20 pm
Arvest Bank announces Allen Huffman as community bank president in Eureka Springs. He takes over for Richard Kimberlin, who announced his retirement from Arvest in March. Huffman has worked for Arvest…
by - May 5, 2014 10:29 am
Verizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales, tech support and customer service operations in the state. The full-time…
by - May 5, 2014 8:28 am
The management turnover continues at Target, this time from the top down as chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said he is parting ways with retailer immediately. The company gave no…
by - May 5, 2014 8:21 am
Arkansas public schools should be allowed to connect to a statewide fiber optics system currently used by universities and medical providers, but telecom industry leaders worry about the price tag and how to pay for it.
by - May 5, 2014 8:17 am
Tyson Foods posted another solid quarter of results as the Springdale-based protein company saw its second quarter profits double. Tyson Foods recorded net income of $213 million on quarterly sales…
by - May 5, 2014 7:11 am
Tyson Foods second fiscal quarter revenue hit $9.032 billion, a more than 7.7% increase over the same quarter in 2013, with net income of $213 million up more than 124%….
by - May 5, 2014 6:10 am
The Dennis Smiley loan saga puts two of the state’s largest banks on opposite sides as Simmons First National added another layer to the growing legal web with a legal…
