by - June 13, 2013 2:26 pm
With not as many service points as other regional airports, the severe weather during May was a cause in Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic declining almost 3% in May. Traffic…
by - June 13, 2013 1:28 pm
A new poll on immigration shows strong support for federal reforms and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in Arkansas. The poll, conducted by Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling (PPP)…
by - June 13, 2013 12:23 pm
One could easily think that as the fifth generation of family leadership at First National Bank of Fort Smith, Sam T. Sicard's professional fate was determined from an early age…
by - June 13, 2013 11:48 am
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 10:54 am
Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive up retail sales in May. The National Retail Federation reports May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6% (seasonally adjusted)…
by - June 13, 2013 12:11 am
Foreclosure filings across the state and region bounced higher in May as lenders continue to release the backlog of properties held up from litigation that was resolved over a year…
by - June 12, 2013 10:18 pm
The U.S. Senate voted to move forward with a debate on immigration reform, although the state’s two senators split on the motion for debate. Sen. John Boozman (R) opposed the…
by - June 12, 2013 10:08 pm
Perhaps no other retailer is as laser-focused on leveraging assets as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The mega big box chain has the scale to garner huge returns with the tiniest of…
by - June 12, 2013 9:58 pm
Ryan Saylor with The City Wire takes a look at how some local businesses in the Fort Smith region are preparing for elements of the Affordable Care Act. One company,…
by - June 12, 2013 9:06 pm
While there may still be a lot of unknowns associated with the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, one thing is for certain – local businesses are going to…
by - June 12, 2013 8:31 pm
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. The state of Arkansas has revised its sales tax rate sheet for the…
by - June 12, 2013 7:45 pm
Perhaps no other retailer is as laser focused on leveraging assets as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The mega big box has the scale to garner huge returns with the tiniest of…
by - June 12, 2013 5:39 pm
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. How will you and your business be affected?
by - June 12, 2013 4:56 pm
A new partnership will award associate’s degrees to Arkansas students who complete the required number of hours after transferring from two-year to four-year schools. “Credit When It’s Due” was announced…
by - June 12, 2013 4:15 pm
“Everybody needs motivation,” says Dan Harpool, CEO of Complete Computing and the author of a new book, “The Little Book of Planning Wisdom.” The collection of inspiring quotes have been…
by - June 12, 2013 12:17 pm
Arvest Bank said Wednesday (June 12) it originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans for the 11th consecutive year and achieved this milestone in record time. The bank cited…
by - June 12, 2013 7:17 am
Managing hundreds of acres and more than 140 Charolais cattle is truly a family affair for Tammie and Len Williams, and is also just part of what they do and…
by - June 12, 2013 7:13 am
Changes are underway at a Bentonville-based social media firm, the Fort Smith Chamber announces a transition plan, and honors abound for several with Arkansas connections. COLLECTIVE BIAS CEO CHANGE John…
by - June 12, 2013 6:18 am
The Arkansas Department of Education is losing two of its five assistant commissioners as well as its chief of staff, but Education Commissioner Dr. Tom Kiimbrell said Tuesday that turnover…
by - June 11, 2013 11:16 pm
Homebuilders in the region’s four largest cities received 201 permits last month to start new building new homes in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville. These cumulative new residential permits were…
