by - July 2, 2013 5:57 pm
Auto sector registers healthiest pulse since 2007
The auto sector is firing on all cylinders through the first half of 2013, according to Bob Lutz, former chairman of General Motors. Lutz said Tuesday (July 2) the new,…
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by - July 2, 2013 5:11 pm
U.S. Treasury Delays Employer Reporting Mandate For Affordable Care Act
An official with the U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that the Obama administration will delay penalties for large employers who do not provide health insurance coverage to workers under the Affordable Care Act.
by - July 2, 2013 4:50 pm
ADEQ To Hold Big River Steel Hearing In Osceola
An air quality permit approved by the state’s environmental agency remains a crucial hurdle to clear for the Big River Steel Mill, the $1.1 billion superproject planning to locate in…
by - July 2, 2013 3:28 pm
Barling to see 70-store shopping center
A new shopping center could soon be setting up shop at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 22 and 59 once the closing of a land deal takes place on Wednesday,…
by - July 2, 2013 2:16 pm
Car-Mart raises executive base pay, extends contracts
The top three executives of Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart signed contract extensions on Monday, July 1, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. William (Hank) Henderson, Eddie L. Hight…
by - July 2, 2013 12:36 pm
Wal-Mart Sits Safely Atop List Of 100 Retailers
Retail is a competitive game and staying ahead of the pack is a constant challenge that Wal-Mart doesn’t take lightly despite its gargantuan size. The Bentonville-based retailer is still four…
by - July 2, 2013 12:33 pm
Lower corn prices send Tyson shares higher
Shares of Tyson Foods continue to rally on lower corn prices and slightly better outlook for the balance of this year. Tyson shares were trading at $26.42 on Tuesday morning…
by - July 2, 2013 11:50 am
Arkansas ends fiscal year with $299.5 million surplus
Revenue growth from individual income tax payments created an Arkansas budget surplus of almost $300 million, with overall revenue during the fiscal year up 4.9%. Tax collections during the recently…
by - July 2, 2013 11:23 am
Whirlpool to use chemical oxidation to remove TCE
A document received by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality from consultants on behalf of Whirlpool details the company's plan to deploy chemicals to treat the trichloroethylene (TCE) on the…
by - July 2, 2013 11:20 am
Arkansas Fiscal Year Ends With Nearly $300 Million Surplus
Arkansas’ fiscal year ended nearly $300 million in the black as net general revenues broke a record $5 billion. For the full year, which ended June 30, net available general…
by - July 2, 2013 11:06 am
Dutch pension administrator shuns Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is no longer an investment option for Dutch pension administrator PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V., according to a press release from the funds manager on Monday (July 1.) PGGM…
by - July 2, 2013 9:10 am
Dillard’s amends credit facility
Dillard’s Inc. announced today (July 2) it has it has amended and extended its $1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility, taking advantage of favorable market conditions. The facility…
by - July 1, 2013 8:51 pm
NWACC’s Jorgenson signs contract amendment
Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson signed an amendment to her three-year contract on July 1, raising her annual salary to $182,131 for this fiscal year. The original contract reached in December had…
by - July 1, 2013 7:22 pm
NW Health Bentonville names Casmer as chief operations officer
Ben Casmer, a 6-year veteran of Community Hospital Systems, which is affiliated with Northwest Health System, has been chosen as the new chief operations officer at the Bentonville hospital, effective…
by - July 1, 2013 6:21 pm
Bank Of The Ozarks To Open New York Loan Office
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks said it expects to open a loan production office in New York City on July 5, 2013. The office will be an extension of…
by - July 1, 2013 6:18 pm
First Federal Acquires Hot Springs, Jonesboro Banks
First Federal Bancshares of Harrison (FFBH) acquired First National Security Co., the parent company for First National Bank in Hot Springs and Heritage Bank in Jonesboro. Under the terms of…
by - July 1, 2013 4:08 pm
Wal-Mart sits safely atop list of 100 retailers
Retail is a competitive game and staying ahead of the pack is a constant challenge that Wal-Mart doesn’t take lightly despite its gargantuan size. The Bentonville-based retailer is still four…
by - July 1, 2013 12:18 pm
Doctors finding new ways to battle melanoma
Local doctors are utilizing new ways to battle the ever-rising threat of melanoma, a severe form of skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a study released in 2012…
by - July 1, 2013 11:31 am
KFSM to be sold to Tribune Co.
The Tribune Company announced today that it had entered into an agreement to acquire 19 television stations from Local TV Holdings LLC, including KFSM-TV 5 in Fort Smith and KXNW-TV…
by - July 1, 2013 11:09 am
Leslie Rutledge joins GOP race for AG
On Monday (July 1) Leslie Rutledge announced she will seek the Republican nomination for Arkansas Attorney General. Republican David Sterling has also declared he will run for the Attorney General…