by - November 20, 2013 6:30 pm
City of Fayetteville promotes Partain
Cheryl Partain is the new billing and collections manager for the city of Fayetteville. She has been the city’s financial analyst since 2005 and has worked in the accounting field…
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by - November 20, 2013 6:00 pm
Arvest invests in ‘major’ renovation of Fort Smith tower
A dominant landmark for the tens of thousands of residents and city visitors who travel along Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith is the almost 100-foot tall, nine-floor structure. The building…
by - November 20, 2013 5:22 pm
Coughlin joins Grand Savings Bank
Tommy Coughlin IV, has been hired by Grand Savings Bank as a loan officer. Coughlin will manage business and consumer lending as part of Grand Savings Bank’s growth in Northwest…
by - November 20, 2013 5:10 pm
UAFS volleyball to boost Fort Smith economy
It may not be obvious to the naked eye, but Fort Smith will be a bit more crowded through the upcoming weekend as players, coaches, support staff and fans stream…
by - November 20, 2013 1:03 pm
Labor issues continue to plague Wal-Mart
The nation’s largest private employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has become synonymous with ongoing labor disputes largely fueled by union-funded groups over allegations of low wages and efforts to keep workers…
by - November 20, 2013 12:25 pm
Former Arkansas AG Steve Clark talks about the road back
“I woke up one morning as a ‘who’s who.’ I went to bed that same night a ‘who’s he?’ It happened just about that quickly.” At 25-years-old, Steve Clark held…
by - November 20, 2013 12:18 pm
Grants Handed Out To 16 Communities
Sixteen Arkansas cities and counties will receive $3.3 million in Community Development Block Grants Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants will be administered by…
by - November 20, 2013 11:45 am
Tyson Foods cited for repeat OSHA violations
Tyson Foods Inc. was recently cited for “repeat and serious violations of workplace standards” following a federal inspection of its prepared food plant in Buffalo, N.Y. The Occupational Safety and…
by - November 20, 2013 11:06 am
Wal-Mart eyes Farmington for Neighborhood Market
Wal-Mart on Wednesday (Nov. 20) announced a new Neighborhood Market for Farmington. The new Neighborhood Market will be located on Main Street, will add about 95 jobs and is scheduled…
by - November 20, 2013 6:09 am
Fort Smith Board approves bonds for Gerber expansion
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (Nov. 19) authorizing the issuance of taxable industrial development bonds for Gerber Products in the amount of $150 million. According…
by - November 19, 2013 9:20 pm
Car-Mart Earnings Dip On Competitive Pressures
America’s Car-Mart reported higher sales and lower profits as company officials noted that competitive pressures continue to squeeze margins. The Bentonville-based “buy here, pay here” used car dealer posted net…
by - November 19, 2013 8:55 pm
Competition dings Car-Mart’s profits (updated)
Investors made a U-turn away from America’s Car-Mart Inc. on Wednesday (Nov. 20) as the buy here, pay here, auto dealer missed Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom…
by - November 19, 2013 5:46 pm
Debate Emerges (Again) On Spinning Off Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club has operated in the shadow of big brother Wal-Mart Stores for 30 years, but some analysts and a former Sam’s Club exec say that perhaps the warehouse club…
by - November 19, 2013 5:42 pm
‘Significant’ changes possible for Fianna Hills Country Club
The company that took a financial gamble on what has proven to be a successful makeover of the former Phoenix Village Mall property may soon invest at least $7 million…
by - November 19, 2013 4:07 pm
Debate emerges (again) on spinning off Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club has operated in the shadow of big brother Wal-Mart Stores for 30 years, but some analysts and a former Sam’s Club exec say that perhaps the warehouse club…
by - November 19, 2013 3:38 pm
American Tubing Adds 50 Jobs In Springdale
American Tubing, Inc. of Springdale, a leading producer of copper assemblies and components for use in the air conditioning and refrigeration industries, announced plans Wednesday (Nov. 19) to expand. The…
by - November 19, 2013 3:31 pm
American Tubing growth in Springdale to add 50 jobs
An estimated $3.2 million expansion of the American Tubing plant in Springdale is expected to create 50 new jobs and boost the company’s annual payroll to $1.35 million. The company…
by - November 19, 2013 1:47 pm
Area home sales up in October, values mixed
Home sales in the Fort Smith area showed mixed results in October compared to the same month in 2012. In Crawford County, 46 homes were sold last month resulting in…
by - November 19, 2013 12:08 pm
High Hopes For High-Deductible Plans
Health care reform may make insurance more accessible than affordable, but industry experts see a coming consumerism that could make a huge difference.
by - November 19, 2013 11:13 am
Big data the target of Fayetteville-based DataRank
Throughout the cyber world, millions of people are talking online. Talking about what they had for dinner, where they went shopping and what they think about the experience. That creates…