by - April 23, 2014 8:45 am
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $3.5 million contract to Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc. to develop a high-temperature silicon carbide power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter….
by - April 22, 2014 10:55 pm
Graduate NWA will conduct two financial aid workshops as the program continues to reach out to adults interested in returning to school to complete their education. The workshops will be…
by - April 22, 2014 8:05 pm
KUAR’s Michael Hibblen reports: A former railroad station in Little Rock that today houses the Clinton Foundation and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is getting a…
by - April 22, 2014 4:49 pm
With a population on the brink of 500,000, Benton and Washington counties grew beyond their infrastructure long ago. More than a dozen major road projects are underway in Benton County,…
by - April 22, 2014 4:10 pm
Two closely watched freight reports indicate positive movement in the U.S. economy, but also note that “signals are still mixed,” and that truck tonnage gains in 2014 are not likely…
by - April 22, 2014 3:51 pm
Danny Loe has been promoted to vice president-enterprise customer solutions for Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. following the retirement last month of Jim Keenan who previously held the job. Loe…
by - April 22, 2014 2:47 pm
Dr. Robin Bowen was on Tuesday (April 22) unanimously elected the new president of Arkansas Tech University, making her not only the first female to lead ATU, but also the…
by - April 22, 2014 1:27 pm
Americans are looking at more than dollar savings when it comes to feeding their families. A recent food trends report by Cone Communications indicates families are reaching for healthier, more…
by - April 22, 2014 11:02 am
Bentonville-based America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 134th dealership on Tuesday (April 22). The dealership is located in Dalton, Ga., and makes the company’s fourth dealership in the…
by - April 22, 2014 11:02 am
Dr. Gareth Morgan has been named director of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy (MIRT), succeeding founder and current director Dr. Bart…
by - April 21, 2014 10:05 pm
Small formats, unique items and home delivery aren’t just popular with retail, they are also drawing the attention of restaurant giant YUM Brands who is seeking to breathe life into…
by - April 21, 2014 9:55 pm
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was written by Patti and Ken Leith, the founders of Bentonville-based EDGES, Inc. and Fort Collins, Colorado-based (e)Gauge, Inc. You can download a white paper…
by - April 21, 2014 9:47 pm
Deltic Timber Corp. saw its first quarter earnings slide from a year ago as a rough winter slowed business conditions. On the flip side, Deltic saw revenues grow, made a…
by - April 21, 2014 9:28 pm
The Arkansas Department of Human Services rolled out a spate of new statistics related to the private option program, which saw its funding renewed in the most recent legislative fiscal…
by - April 21, 2014 9:20 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe and economic development leaders lauded the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a program that celebrates its 40th year in 2014. The CDBG program was enacted into…
by - April 21, 2014 5:54 pm
The Cherokee Nation will hold a groundbreaking for a new casino located about six miles west of downtown Fort Smith on April 29. According to a press release, the casino…
by - April 21, 2014 5:28 pm
First quarter 2014 commercial airline enplanements are up 5.36% and 9.1%, respectively, in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith, but down more than 6% in Little Rock. Travelers flying out of…
by - April 21, 2014 4:40 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is offering a tuition discount for out-of-state veterans that will enable them to attend NWACC or complete online courses at the reduced rate that in-state residents…
by - April 21, 2014 4:13 pm
Small formats, unique items and home delivery aren’t just popular with retail, they are also drawing the attention of restaurant giant YUM Brands who is seeking to breathe life into…
by - April 21, 2014 3:42 pm
The biggest investment most families make is their home, but the past few years it’s been painful to look at neighboring home sales prices, especially for homeowners who purchased in…
