by - July 25, 2013 3:42 pm
A couple of prestigious awards, a new political hire, and “FAST” money for the University of Arkansas round out the day’s kudos. LIVABLE CITY Little Rock has been named No….
by - July 25, 2013 2:19 pm
Wal-Mart sells a lot of groceries but it’s not the most popular grocery destination in the U.S., despite its more than 4,000 stores, low prices and convenient locations, according to…
by - July 25, 2013 1:28 pm
On Wednesday, nearly a month after federal student loan rates doubled, the Senate passed a bipartisan measure giving potential financial relief to future college students. To sum up: It’s good…
by - July 25, 2013 10:38 am
While business leaders and educators have embarked on an effort to understand and solve a broadband shortage in the state’s public schools, lawmakers will have a final say on signing…
by - July 25, 2013 10:27 am
The Board of Directors at Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. have declared a quarterly cash dividend of 3 cents per share to be paid Aug. 22 to shareholders of record…
by - July 25, 2013 7:57 am
Thursday morning (July 25), the Arkansas Times announced it will begin charging for access to the digital offerings on its web site. The long-time, self-described “progressive” Little Rock news source…
by - July 25, 2013 2:08 am
While business leaders and educators have embarked on an effort to understand and solve a broadband shortage in the state’s public schools, lawmakers will have a final say on signing off on a plan.
by - July 25, 2013 12:06 am
Home sales across Northwest Arkansas and much of the country are being fueled in part by all-cash deals, short sales and institutional investors, but the Fort Smith metro area is…
by - July 24, 2013 11:13 pm
Home sales across Northwest Arkansas and much of the country are being fueled in part by all-cash deals, short sales and institutional investors. A new report from RealtyTrac revealed more…
by - July 24, 2013 7:04 pm
Walmart Labs continues to expand in San Bruno, Calif., and confirmed with The City Wire on Wednesday (July 24) the acquisition of Torbit, a company that will help increase the…
by - July 24, 2013 6:43 pm
Shelby Woods and Wayne Woods of Little Rock-based advertising/PR giant CJRW have been selected by the Tenth District of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for the Southwest Advertising Hall of…
by - July 24, 2013 6:06 pm
Shelby Woods and Wayne Woods of Little Rock-based advertising/PR giant CJRW have been selected by the Tenth District of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for the Southwest Advertising Hall of…
by - July 24, 2013 5:14 pm
The financials are improving but the losses continue at Van Buren-based USA Truck, with the trucking company reporting Wednesday (July 24) a first half 2013 loss of $3.5 million, better…
by - July 24, 2013 4:32 pm
USA Truck shrunk its net loss to $1.04 million in the second quarter – still in the red – but improving from its year ago loss of $3.52 million. The…
by - July 24, 2013 4:13 pm
Walmart Labs continues to expand in San Bruno, Calif., and confirmed with The City Wire on Wednesday (July 24) the acquisition of Torbit, a company that will help increase the…
by - July 24, 2013 4:12 pm
Improving sales prices for lumber and a gain from the acquisition of a joint venture helped Deltic Timber to a big second quarter net income boost. The El Dorado-based timber…
by - July 24, 2013 2:14 pm
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate for June is likely to be lower than the May 7.7% rate. That’s what the June Baloney Sandwich Index predicts. May’s 7.7% jobless rate…
by - July 24, 2013 10:32 am
Mitchell Communications said Wednesday (July 24) it is opening new offices in New York and Chicago to facilitate its expanding customer base. The agency has experienced a 530% growth rate…
by - July 24, 2013 9:25 am
Windstream Corp. has announced the following promotions and appointments: Mark Todd has been promoted to senior vice president of carrier relations. Mary Michaels has been promoted to vice president of…
by - July 24, 2013 7:41 am
Fayetteville-based Mitchell Communications Group will open new offices in New York and Chicago as the PR firm expands with new and existing clients in those markets. Mitchell Communications merged earlier…
