by - November 8, 2013 7:00 pm
Access to an amphitheater at Chaffee Crossing built by German prisoners of war during World War II will now be easier to access following the opening of McClure Road today…
by - November 8, 2013 6:34 pm
For our weekend business and political readers: BUILDING YOUR OWN $100 MILLION COMPANY Forbes says one of the New York startup scene’s recent success stories offers great insights to help…
by - November 8, 2013 10:00 am
Elvis inspired bedding and customized wristbands by SKRIBS will be the two newest products finding their way to Walmart.com shelves as the retailer recently wrapped up its annual “Get on…
by - November 8, 2013 9:13 am
A new tax credit program passed during the 2013 legislative session of the Arkansas General Assembly has caused concern within the agency that has been tasked with overseeing the program.
by - November 8, 2013 8:46 am
Ozark Mountain Poultry will re-open a recently closed Pilgrim’s Pride facility in Batesville on Nov. 11, employing 250 workers. The company said employment could rise as production capacity increases. Pilgrim’s…
by - November 8, 2013 8:25 am
Two-thirds of consumers surveyed by Deloitte in mid September said they plan to holiday shop locally at small businesses, independent retailers or boutique shops which are not part of national…
by - November 8, 2013 7:09 am
An Arkansas Congressional district political fight, analysis of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, possible recovery in the region’s home sales and a dig at Whirlpool by Gov. Mike Beebe are part…
by - November 8, 2013 6:59 am
An Arkansas Congressional district political fight, analysis of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, Northwest Arkansas home sales and a Fayetteville tax election are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for…
by - November 7, 2013 9:08 pm
Ten Arkansas teachers have received $1,000 cash prizes and a little recognition for incorporating economics principles into their teaching. The 2013 Bessie B. Moore Awards were presented by the nonprofit…
by - November 7, 2013 9:07 pm
Arkansas eighth-graders’ reading scores on the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress increased by 3 percent from 2011, while eighth grade math scores and fourth-grade reading and math scores changed…
by - November 7, 2013 8:29 pm
A steady flow of tourists to scenic Northwest Arkansas has been profitable for the local hospitality sector, pushing tax revenue up 12.4% through the first nine months of this year….
by - November 7, 2013 5:53 pm
Murphy USA, the spin-off retail and refinery business of El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp., posted net income of $41.7 million on revenue of $4.79 billion during its first quarter as…
by - November 7, 2013 5:32 pm
Murphy USA, the spin-off retail and refinery business of El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp., posted net income of $41.7 million on revenue of $4.79 billion during its first quarter as…
by - November 7, 2013 4:45 pm
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday (Nov. 7) that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) no longer belong on the list of ingredients generally recognized as safe. The agency has set…
by - November 7, 2013 12:53 pm
Changes in consumer spending have resulted in small declines in hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren during the first nine months of 2013, with one tourism official…
by - November 7, 2013 10:16 am
The city of Benton, Arkansas is quickly becoming an economic power in central Arkansas with its population growth of over 40% since 2000. According to Government census data, there were…
by - November 7, 2013 9:51 am
Embattled by another hostile takeover bid, USA Truck executives sit down for a lengthy interview to explain where the Van Buren-based company is headed.
by - November 7, 2013 7:39 am
Revenue and net income slipped for Windstream Corp. as the Little Rock-based communications firm reported its third quarter results. Windstream posted quarterly net income of $30.6 million on revenue of…
by - November 6, 2013 5:51 pm
Sustainability is on the minds of many businesses today, but a recent survey found major gaps between corporate intentions and the actual integration of these “greener” practices into their core…
by - November 6, 2013 5:36 pm
It was noted during the Halloween morning interview with USA Truck CEO John Simone that company shares were set to open at $13.35. Within a few minutes of the interview…
