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Whirlpool Vendor Huntington Foam To Close In Fort Smith

The president of Huntington Foam, a vendor to Whirlpool’s operation in Fort Smith, said Wednesday the company will close its Fort Smith operation as early as May.

Huntington Foam to close Fort Smith plant

The president of Huntington Foam, a vendor to Whirlpool’s operation in Fort Smith, said Wednesday the company will close its Fort Smith operation as early as May. About 14 jobs…

Corps to close area campsites

The Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers says “tight budgets” will lead to changes at several of its parks, including closing less-efficient facilities. The Corps plans to…

Corps of Engineers Looking To Cut Back Services At 29 Parks

The Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers says “tight budgets” will lead to changes at several of its parks, including closing less-efficient facilities.

2011 Net Income Up For BancorpSouth

BancorpSouth reports that 2011 net income reached $37.6 million, a gain over 2010 income of $22.9 million.

Obama’s Keystone move disappoints Arkansas Politicians

President Barack Obama’s refusal to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline sparked an intense round of political finger-pointing, with Arkansas’ two Democratic members of Congress also expressing disappointment with…

Clean and Green: L’Oreal Steps Up Environmental Efforts

Make-up manufacturer L’Oreal is investing in its North Little Rock factory and its workers with several green initiatives.

2011 income up for BancorpSouth

BancorpSouth reports that 2011 net income reached $37.6 million, a gain over 2010 income of $22.9 million. For the fourth quarter, the company posted net income of $13.3 million, up…

Discussion continues on Fort Smith Airport restaurant

In December, the Runway Cafe’s uncertain future led many to believe it could be the end of a full-service restaurant at Fort Smith Regional Airport. But after Tuesday night’s (Jan….

Bank Of The Ozarks Profits Leap 58% In 2011

Bank of the Ozarks today reported record net income of $101.3 million, a 58.3% increase, for 2011. One year ago, the Little Rock-based bank holding company reported profits of $64 million.

Bank of the Ozarks income up 58.3% in 2011

Bank of the Ozarks today reported record net income of $101.3 million, a 58.3% increase, for 2011. One year ago, the Little Rock-based bank holding company reported profits of $64…

HMA responds to fraud allegations

As the company shares continue a price decline, officials with Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates fired back Tuesday (Jan. 17) against allegations of Medicare fraud. On Jan. 9, Stamford, Conn.-based…

UAMS to expand with help from Pat Walker

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced today (Jan. 17) plans to construct an 8,000-square-foot Student Clinical Education Center at its Fayetteville facility. The project is made…

Business failure emotions run deep

Entrepreneurial businesses are extremely vulnerable to volatile economies, changing markets, competitive industries and weak business planning. 

Philpot’s BottomLine Tips: Protecting the Golden Goose

Our ability to earn a living is the greatest asset many of us own, not the asset that looms the largest on our financial statement.

UA study: Banks lose billions with overdraft policy change

A new study by finance researchers at the University of Arkansas shows that U.S. banks are losing anywhere from $3.8 billion to $5.3 billion in annual revenue due to the…

UAMS Receives $1.5 Million Gift From Walker Charitable Foundation

The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation has gifted the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest campus with $1.5 million.

2011 home sales up in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith area

Record low interest rates and improving consumer confidence did little to spur home sales in December across Washington and Benton counties. Agents sold 394 homes in December, down 13.2% from…

New Yarnell’s Owners Hope Ice Cream Sales Resume By Spring

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co., the Chicago-based food manufacturer, said it has completed its acquisition of Yarnell’s Ice Cream from bankruptcy and hopes to have products on the shelves of grocery stores by spring.