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Ethics Expert: Wal-Mart Must ‘Walk The Talk’

A Mexican law professor and a well-known ethics expert weigh in on the Wal-Mart bribery scandal.

U.S. manufacturing grows at fastest pace in a year

BLOOMBERG — Manufacturing grew in April at the fastest pace in almost a year, propelled by a pickup in orders that signaled factories will remain a source of strength for…

Northwest Arkansas ‘Honor Flight’ set for May

More than 80 World War II veterans will visit memorials dedicated in their honor during a trip to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 5, as part of the fifth Northwest…

Walmart To Pay $4.8 Million In Wage Dispute

The U.S. Department of Labor says Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has agreed to pay more than $4.8 million in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 employees. Additionally, Wal-Mart will pay $463,815 in civil money penalties.

Wal-Mart hit with $4.83 million in back wages

BENTONVILLE – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to pay $4,828,442 in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 employees nationwide following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage…

Agribusiness Weekly Update: Retailers keep pork prices high

Beef U.S. beef packers lost $14.40 per head processed, versus a $7.79 deficit a year ago, according to Stephens Inc. analyst Farha Aslam. She reports cattle slaughter was down 1.6%,…

Degree ‘options’ focus of new ATU-Ozark program

A new degree program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is designed to provide students with more options and should be more “relevant” in a Fort Smith metro area plagued with…

Wal-Mart Mexico probe is a gift for activists

BLOOMBERG — Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB achieved success in Mexico even as the company fought off activists and officials who warned of the dangers of its encroaching influence. A bribery…

OG&E Smart Meter assurances, fears noted

The Oklahoma Gas and Electric Corp. (OG&E) Smart Meter Forum at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Monday night (April 30) was a mixed bag of acceptance and apprehension….

The Class Of 2025: The Workforce Of Tomorrow

We are technically about halfway through the first quarter of the 21st century. When today’s kindergarteners graduate, what will Arkansas look like?

Business ethics muted in Mexican relations

Business dealings south of the U.S. border are often riddled with corruption and were brought to recent attention by the Wal-Mart de Mexico bribery scandal that knocked the retail giant…

40/29 adds new meteorologist

Arkansas native Laura Huckabee has been named meteorologist for KHBS/KHOG-TV. An NWA-sealed meteorologist, Huckabee will bring 20 years of television forecasting experience to 40/29 News Sunrise, the station’s 4:30 –…

U.S. coal usage below 40%; Arkansas at 48%

Cheap shale-produced natural gas, a relentless anti-coal campaign and tight federal regulations have helped to cancel or retire dozens of coal-fired plants across the U.S., while putting Arkansas at ground…

Summit Medical named a trauma center, wins awards

Summit Medical Center has been designated a Level III Trauma Center, and has won two awards from the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC). The trauma designation was made after…

Arvest Mortgage Division Sees 97% First Quarter Growth

Arvest Mortgage Co. said it originated more than $548 million in new mortgage loans for purchases and refinancing — a 97% increase over last year.

Federal jury sides with Tyson Foods

Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. won a class action lawsuit heard in an Iowa courtroom last week. A federal jury sided with the meat giant in a suit that alleged Tyson…

Alltel Wireless, U.S. Cellular Align With Prepaid Cell Phone Offer

U.S. Cellular and Little Rock-based Alltel Wireless have joined together to begin offering a no contract wireless service in select Walmart stores across 18 states beginning in May.

Deck: Growth in Professional Jobs Will Improve Prosperity in Arkansas

What do lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers, graphic designers and environmental consultants have in common? They’re part of a growing business class in Arkansas, but more is needed.

Whirlpool To Officially Close Fort Smith Factory June 29

Whirlpool’s director of human resources at its Fort Smith manufacturing plant, sent a note to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders setting June 29 as the date Whirlpool will close its Fort Smith operation.

Whirlpool Fort Smith to shut down June 29

It’s official. Unfortunately. Chuck Knapp, Whirlpool’s director of human resources at its Fort Smith manufacturing plant, sent a note to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders setting June 29 as the…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: USA Truck military support, Baptist Health to hold ‘MASH’ events

SGS opens Bentonville product testing lab

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive