by - September 16, 2013 8:27 am
The latest Federal Reserve Burgundy Book, which provides a snapshot of Arkansas’ economy in the second quarter, highlights more evidence of a “two steps forward, one step backward” recovery. The…
by - September 15, 2013 8:03 pm
In the last five years, revenue for China’s poultry farming industry has grown at an average annualized rate of 7.7% to $75.3 billion and two U.S. meat giants are in…
by - September 15, 2013 8:58 am
Gov. Mike Beebe says there will have to be consensus from legislators before he’ll call a special session, but two key lawmakers say they’re unsure a solution will emerge before Jan. 1 when teachers could face major premium hikes.
by - September 13, 2013 3:11 pm
Creativity, bringing your parents to work, billionaires' common traits, and higher taxes on beer. It's all here for our weekend business and political readers.
by - September 13, 2013 1:27 pm
From our content partner, the : The outgoing University of Arkansas chief spokesman accused UA Chancellor David Gearhart and other officials Friday of ordering the destruction of financial records requested…
by - September 13, 2013 12:19 pm
Toys R Us is offering a 10% cash reward up to $100 on certain toy purchases through Oct. 31 for its rewards card members and will extend the deadline for…
by - September 13, 2013 11:57 am
Wal-Mart has set its sights on Siloam Springs for a new Neighborhood Market expected to open next fall. The retail giant is scaling up its grocery format to 500 stores…
by - September 13, 2013 11:31 am
Sherry Clark has joined National Bank of Sallisaw and will work as a agriculture/consumer loan officer. Clark joined NBS in May 2013 after time with another financial institution and 16…
by - September 13, 2013 10:48 am
Andrew Todd has been hired by the accounting firm Beall Barclay & Company. He will work on the company’s Rogers, Ark., office. Todd is a 2013 graduate of Arkansas State…
by - September 12, 2013 11:58 pm
Six teams in the NWA StartUp Cup competition were announced on Thursday (Sept. 12). The teams faced the judges Thursday and got the nod to move on the next round…
by - September 12, 2013 11:17 pm
John Brown University announced this week that it has begun steps towards creating a nursing program after receiving unanimous prerequisite approval Wednesday (Sept. 11) from the Arkansas State Board of…
by - September 12, 2013 10:28 pm
In the five years through 2013, revenue for China’s poultry farming industry has grown at an average annualized rate of 7.7% to $75.3 billion and two U.S. meat giants are…
by - September 12, 2013 5:44 pm
Simmons First National CEO George Makris said the $53.6 million bid for Metropolitan National Bank was grounded in thorough due diligence conducted by 10 of its veteran loan specialists who…
by - September 12, 2013 4:48 pm
Sustainability has been a major platform for retail giant Wal-Mart since 2005 and the company continues to enlist the help of suppliers to move the needle. Wal-Mart on Thursday (Sept….
by - September 12, 2013 1:08 pm
The flat-to-downward trend continued into July for hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren, although sector employment was up in July compared to July 2012. Collections in Van…
by - September 12, 2013 12:13 pm
Wal-Mart Stores won a major victory against labor groups when Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray vetoed a municipal bill that would have required big box retailers to pay a minimum…
by - September 12, 2013 10:58 am
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said Wednesday (Sept.11) that the retailer enlisted the help of more than 1,000 kids to test and play with this year’s toy selection ahead of…
by - September 12, 2013 10:02 am
In a court hearing Thursday morning, bank officials revealed that Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corporation’s winning bid for Metropolitan National Bank was $53.6 million.
by - September 12, 2013 9:42 am
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced it has joined the Habitat for Humanity’s Adopt A Home program and will be supporting construction of a new home in Benton County early…
by - September 11, 2013 11:07 pm
Foreclosure activity in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro area was mixed in August, according to Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac. Benton and Washington counties had 136 foreclosure filings last month,…
