by - September 25, 2012 2:02 pm
U.S. hog farmers are slaughtering animals at the fastest pace since 2009 as a surge in feed costs spurs the biggest losses in 14 years, signaling smaller herds next year…
by - September 25, 2012 1:54 pm
When Sarah Smith of Bella Vista made a special gift for her husband out of pictures representing various University of Arkansas sports, her friend saw it and wanted to have…
by - September 25, 2012 1:41 pm
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Hot Springs Metro Partnership (HSMP) released a statement today that said President and CEO Dave Byerly’s contract would not be renewed….
by - September 25, 2012 1:40 pm
The cost of auto coverage for the average U.S. driver will probably climb for a third straight year as insurers charge more to boost profits pressured by record-low interest rates…
by - September 25, 2012 10:31 am
The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame has named its 2013 inductees.
by - September 25, 2012 7:26 am
The 2013 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame has been announced, with one of the four inductees being a Fort Smith native who played basketball for the Arkansas…
by - September 24, 2012 10:47 pm
The U.S. cattle herd continues to shrink amid widespread drought with the Sept. 1 feedlot inventory count down 10,637 head, falling about 1% from a year ago, according to the…
by - September 24, 2012 5:24 pm
Fort Smith sales tax collections and the city’s share of the 1% countywide sales tax both posted the largest year-over-year declines in the city’s August report. The report indicates a…
by - September 24, 2012 4:43 pm
Sales tax revenue is a lagging economic indicator of consumer confidence and the most recent report from Northwest Arkansas cities shows fickle consumer attitudes prevailed throughout the summer months and…
by - September 24, 2012 4:04 pm
More Arkansas students took Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the 2011-12 school year than in the previous year, and they performed better on the test. According to the Arkansas Department…
by - September 24, 2012 3:27 pm
Apple Inc. reported debut weekend sales for the iPhone 5 that fell short of some analysts’ estimates after supply constraints delayed shipments. More than 5 million iPhone 5s were sold…
by - September 24, 2012 2:37 pm
ConAgra Foods on Monday (Sept. 24) announced an expansion of its food facility in Russellville, adding more than 80 jobs with total investment of more than $100 million, according to…
by - September 24, 2012 2:22 pm
ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced an expansion of its food facility in Russellville on Monday (Sept. 24), adding more than 80 jobs with total investment of more than $100 million.
by - September 24, 2012 1:56 pm
Nearly 86 million consumers, or four out of five smartphone owners, accessed retailer websites via mobile apps in July, according to a recent report by comScore.
by - September 24, 2012 1:48 pm
Medline Industries, Inc., the nation’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical and surgical supplies, will open a new state-of-the-art distribution facility in Maumelle, Ark., in late spring 2013, the company announced today.
by - September 24, 2012 11:28 am
A pet treat product sold at Target Stores between April and September has been recalled by Kasel Associated Industries because of possible Salmonella contamination. The Boots & Barkley six-count, 5-in….
by - September 24, 2012 7:08 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) touted a “green” jobs program in his weekly radio address — an initiative he said has helped employ 1,700 workers during the last two years.
by - September 24, 2012 6:33 am
On Wednesday, Sept. 26, I’ll be speaking at a luncheon sponsored by KARN Newsradio and Comcast Business Class service. The event will be held at 11:30 am at the Clinton…
by - September 24, 2012 12:26 am
The construction sector in Northwest Arkansas was firing on all cylinders in August among the region’s five largest cities. Bentonville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Fayetteville issued new constructions permits…
by - September 22, 2012 1:41 am
Nearly 86 million consumers or four out of five smartphone owners accessed retailer websites via mobile apps in July, according to a recent report by comScore. Brick and mortar retailers…
