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Clean & Green: Pulaski County Residents To See Major Recycling Change

For our central Arkansas audience, you’re likely to start seeing a major change in your curbside recycling program.

$4.9 million grant to train 1,500 nurses

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has received a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to train more than 1,500 Arkansans to become nurses. The Department of…

Cabins, economic shift noted at Compass Conference

Lake Fort Smith State Park will welcome 10 new cabins by the end of 2012, Richard Davies, executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, said Friday (Feb….

State Receives $4.9 Million Grant To Train 1,500 Nurses

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has received a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to train more than 1,500 Arkansans to become nurses.

Arkansas Exports Rise 7% In 2011

Arkansas export growth has been on the rise for more than a decade. New statistics show that in 2011 the state’s exports grew at a healthy 7% clip.

Retail experts launch Consumer Product Innovation Lab

Budding entrepreneurs from around the globe could begin flocking to Bentonville to pitch their product ideas to savvy retail experts closely linked to Walmart. Bentonville-based 8th & Walton best known…

Arkansas pump prices likely to top $4

As Arkansas’ economic fortunes show steady improvements, consumers shouldn’t expect to get a reprieve at the pump through the summer and remainder of 2012, experts say. According to the U.S….

The Compass Report: Economy dips in fourth quarter 2011

Fourth quarter 2011 economic conditions declined slightly compared to the 2010 period, with a decline in overall employment and building permit values weighing negatively on continued gains in regional sales…

Tyson agrees to settle suit with EEOC

Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay Mark White of Sedalia, Mo. $35,000 to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in May 2010. White has…

Regional building permit values up 26%

Northwest Arkansas homebuilders were off to a busier start in 2012 and unseasonably warm weather has meant February permits are tracking as well. New residential construction permit values in Fayetteville,…

USPS To Consolidate Mail Processing Operations In Arkansas

The U.S. Postal Service has decided against moving mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock, but will move processing operations from Harrison to Fayetteville.

USPS not moving Fayetteville mail; Harrison to move

The U.S. Postal Service has decided against moving mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock, but will move processing operations from Harrison to Fayetteville. Also, plans remain to move…

Welspun Expansion Could Position Arkansas For Major Steel Mill

Welspun Pipe, which located in Little Rock’s Port Authority in 2007, announced its second facility expansion today, adding 200 new jobs and $100 million in new investment. It could be the foundation for even more.

Welspun to add 200 jobs at Little Rock facility

Welspun continues to grow its large manufacturing operation in Little Rock, with company and state officials announced Thursday (Feb. 23) a $100 million expansion that will add 200 jobs. Based…

Dillard’s reports revenue, income gains

A big fourth quarter propelled mall and online retailer Dillard’s, Inc. to a stellar year of profits. The Little Rock-based retailer reported fourth quarter net income of $141.5 million boosted…

Agribusiness Weekly Update: Dairy prices increase

The Agribusiness Weekly Update, compiled from various sources by The City Wire staff, is presented each Tuesday. Sources include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and Stephens…

Big Fourth Quarter Boosts Dillard’s Full Year Profits

A big fourth quarter propelled mall and online retailer Dillard’s, Inc. to a stellar year of profits.

Home Sales Trending Downward In January

Arkansas’ housing market continues on a slow pace toward recovery, with low interest rates and economic uncertainty competing for the attention of potential home buyers.

Area advertising group announces awards

Sponsored by Times Record and Central Mall, AAF-Fort Smith presented its 2012 ADDY Awards for advertising creative excellence Feb. 18, 2011 at Fianna Hills Country Club in Fort Smith. KFSM’s…