by - December 12, 2013 10:21 am
The early start of winter usually signals seasonal slumber for the local real estate market, but despite softer overall sales in November a few agents are celebrating a record year….
by - December 12, 2013 9:59 am
Arvest Bank has commissioned a large-scale consumer sentiment survey to measure and report the economic expectations and outlook of consumers in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The survey will measure respondents’…
by - December 12, 2013 8:18 am
A business push to fund efforts to reduce child abuse is underway. What are the human costs and the price tag for society?
by - December 11, 2013 11:05 pm
The foreclosure pace across Arkansas remains mixed as 2013 winds to a close. There were 469 foreclosure filings across the Natural State in November, down 5.25% from the year-ago period,…
by - December 11, 2013 12:07 pm
On Wednesday (Dec. 11), the Walton Family Foundation announced a $2.1 million grant to the University of Arkansas to fund several programs within the College Access Initiative and the Center…
by - December 11, 2013 12:01 pm
First Data Corporation, a large electronic payments processing company, reports softer spending patterns among consumers so far this holiday season. The report released Wednesday (Dec. 11) found overall retail spending…
by - December 11, 2013 11:50 am
While many Arkansans have come to know Greg Henderson’s work through his satirical news website Rock City Times, his next venture will be anything but a joke. Henderson is set…
by - December 11, 2013 10:46 am
J. Thomas May came to Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. more than 25 years ago when the bank enterprise was a $500 million operation. $4.5 billion in assets and…
by - December 11, 2013 10:13 am
Tyson Foods is expanding its FarmCheck animal welfare program to include its beef and chicken suppliers, according to plans announced in 2012. The company says suppliers must meet the auditing requirements…
by - December 11, 2013 1:06 am
J. Thomas May is set to step down from his post as Chairman and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. on Jan. 1, 2014. Despite a debilitating disease, he’ll assume a new high-profile chairman’s position.
by - December 11, 2013 12:31 am
While many Arkansans have come to know Greg Henderson’s work through his satirical news website Rock City Times, his next venture will be anything but a joke. Henderson is set…
by - December 10, 2013 11:44 pm
Most of the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas business leaders who responded to an informal survey from The City Wire are optimistic about overall economic conditions in 2014, but worry…
by - December 10, 2013 11:36 pm
Telecom provider AT&T said it is presently hiring 50 workers for open positions in Arkansas, including 30 new jobs. The positions include openings at retail stores, technicians to help with…
by - December 10, 2013 7:23 pm
Most of the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas business leaders who responded to an informal survey from The City Wire are optimistic about overall economic conditions in 2014, but worry…
by - December 10, 2013 8:39 am
With the announcement that Doug McMillon will become the next CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the company has named his successor in the role of head of the international division….
by - December 9, 2013 5:17 pm
It could be several months – if not well into 2014 – before any changes happen at the Fort Smith Regional Airport or the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) as…
by - December 9, 2013 4:39 pm
Bank of the Ozarks says it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, Bank of…
by - December 9, 2013 4:21 pm
Bank of the Ozarks says it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, Bank of…
by - December 9, 2013 4:04 pm
Ben E. Keith Company announced Monday (Dec. 9) that it has purchased 70 acres in North Little Rock and will build a $60 million, 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center. The…
by - December 9, 2013 3:12 pm
Ben E. Keith Company announced Monday (Dec. 9) that it has purchased 70 acres in North Little Rock and will build a $60 million, 350,000-square-foot distribution center. The facility will…
