by - May 29, 2014 3:16 pm
Tyson agrees to pay a $305,000 EPA fine.
Tyson Foods agreed to pay a $305,000 federal fine resulting from a spill of rendered oily chicken byproducts from its facility in Harmony, N.C., into two local water sources —…
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by - May 29, 2014 8:51 am
Tyson Foods offers $6.8 billion for Hillshire Brands (Updated)
Tyson Foods announced Thursday (May 29) plans to acquire Hillshire Brands in a deal that would be worth $6.8 billion. Tyson said it is not interested in Pinnacle Foods, which…
by - May 29, 2014 8:26 am
Tyson Foods Makes $6.8 Billion Bid For Hillshire Brands
Tyson Foods announced a $6.8 billion bid for Hillshire Brands, which is contemplating a $5.52 billion offer from Tyson rival Pilgrim’s Pride. The $50 per share cash proposition was announced…
by - May 28, 2014 11:15 pm
Wal-Mart most shopped grocer, ALDI, Publix favored more
Consumer grocer preferences vary widely across the country with a plethora of choices from no frills low price leader ALDI to full service Publix and nontraditional Trader Joe’s. A recent…
by - May 28, 2014 9:04 pm
Fort Smith Board, Whirlpool officials to discuss pollution issue
Officials with Whirlpool will participate in a Fort Smith Board of Directors study session on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. — a meeting that follows revelations that trichloroethylene (TCE)…
by - May 28, 2014 7:24 pm
Friday Law Firm, Vincent Morris Win National Legal Aid Awards
The Friday Law Firm and Arkansas Legal Services Partnership director Vincent Morris recently received prestigious awards for their dedication to providing legal aid. The National Legal Aid & Defender Association…
by - May 28, 2014 6:50 pm
Arkansas’ Energy Producers, Regulators Await New EPA Emission Rules
No one knows exactly how the Environmental Protection Agency’s “dirty air” rules will shake out next week, but Arkansas stakeholders are anxiously waiting to hear the details of President Barack Obama’s controversial proposal to reduce carbon emissions.
by - May 28, 2014 6:03 pm
‘High south cuisine’ food culture emerging in Northwest Arkansas
The local food movement is sprouting wings across Northwest Arkansas as world-class culinary experts connect with local farms for produce and protein which are converted into what is called “high…
by - May 28, 2014 5:42 pm
Simmons First acquires fourth bank in last year
Fresh off three major acquisitions in less than a year, Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. announced today another big buyout. Simmons First said it has entered into a definitive…
by - May 28, 2014 4:52 pm
Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate dips to 4.5% in April
Although the Northwest Arkansas jobless rate fell almost a percentage point to 4.5% in April, the region’s workforce shrank and there was not a big jump in the number of…
by - May 28, 2014 4:19 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 5.9%, but labor numbers negative
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate for April fell below 6% for the first time since November 2008, but the lower rate is not an indicator of a growing workforce…
by - May 28, 2014 10:18 am
Maya Angelou Dies At Age 86
ABC News confirmed Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. According to her agent, Helen Brann, the noted author and poet died near her home in Winston-Salem, North…
by - May 28, 2014 9:01 am
Simmons First Acquires Fourth Bank In Last Year
Fresh off three major acquisitions in less than a year, Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. announced today another big buyout. Simmons First said it has entered into a definitive…
by - May 27, 2014 9:20 pm
Loan losses, struggling consumers hurt Car-Mart fiscal year earnings
The used-car sales and finance business was anything but easy driving for America’s Car-Mart during the company’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2014. The Bentonville-based buy here, pay here auto business…
by - May 27, 2014 8:40 pm
Strong April Boosts Year-to-date Arkansas Home Sales
April continued trends for Arkansas home sales as the number of homes sold increased in the state’s four largest metro markets, while the average price per home sold and the…
by - May 27, 2014 7:56 pm
Wal-Mart Streamlines Canadian Workforce Amid Competitive Climate
Wal-Mart Canada has confirmed that up to 750 jobs were cut earlier this month amid a broad management restructuring effort. The staff reductions represent less than 1% of total market…
by - May 27, 2014 6:12 pm
Car-Mart’s Earnings Take a Rough Turn
A rough fourth quarter dented America’s Car-Mart’s full year earnings. The Bentonville-based “buy here, pay here” used car dealer reported full year net income of $21.1 million on revenues of…
by - May 27, 2014 5:15 pm
Fianna Hills Country Club owner to ‘move forward’ with new manager
While the future of Fianna Hills Country Club looked uncertain earlier this month, officials with the club have confirmed to members and The City Wire that the club will remain…
by - May 27, 2014 5:02 pm
Manufacturing and business reps meet with Gov. Beebe, Workforce Cabinet
Representatives from Arkansas’ manufacturers and other state business leaders met with Gov. Mike Beebe and his workforce cabinet on Tuesday (May 27) for what was described as a “candid” forum…
by - May 27, 2014 4:35 pm
Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue up in May reports
Consumer spending among the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas ticked up slightly in March according to cumulative sales tax revenue of $4.517 million reported this month. Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale…