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Searcy City Council To Meet On Yarnell’s Facility

The Searcy City Council will meet later today to consider a resolution related to the Yarnell’s Ice Cream Co. facility that closed earlier this summer.

P.a.m. Transportation Posts $1.7 Million Net Loss

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported a net loss of $1,704,894, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the third quarter. The Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $491,000 quarterly loss one year ago, or $0.05 per diluted share.

Consumer confidence declining in Arkansas

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] It’s all about perspective. While Arkansas attitudes on the economy remain…

New commissioner, accolades focus of airport meeting

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] The Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission bid farewell to one of its own at Tuesday night’s meeting. Commissioner Ryan Carter accepted an out-of-state position and…

Whirlpool To Close Fort Smith Plant

A gray, overcast and rainy Thursday (Oct. 27) seemed made-to-order on a day when it was confirmed that Whirlpool Corp. would cease operations at its Fort Smith refrigerator manufacturing plant.

Deltic Timber Profits Tumble

Deltic Timber Corp. saw its third quarter profits erode from $3.28 million one year ago to just $720,000 in the most recent quarter.

Acxiom Earnings Slip, Revenue Improves

With his first full quarter under his belt, new Acxiom Corp. CEO Scott Howe described the company’s financial performance as "in line with expectations."

Caterpillar Ceo Says North Little Rock Expansion ‘on Our Radar’

Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman addressed Arkansas economic developers in Little Rock today, laying out a cautiously optimistic assessment of the economy and touting his firm’s North Little Rock motor grader operations.

Fort Smith Board backs away from utility reg

The Fort Smith Board of Directors appeared to back away from approving a resolution that would require utility companies to place lines underground with development at Chaffee Crossing. During a…

It’s tough out here

Owning and running a business comes with a lot of sacrifices to make. Forgoing personal desires, personal time and personal relationships is the reality.

Talent, technology a profitable mix for 5 Star

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Fort Smith-based 5 Star Productions has been betting big that the right mix of technology and talent will help the small company compete with the…

Job Losses Skewing Perceptions On Economy, Finances

It’s all about perspective.

Electric Cooperatives Select Highley As New Ceo

Duane D. Highley will succeed the retiring Gary Voigt as the next president and CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas — only the fourth CEO in the organization’s history.

Regional Banks Report Improving Results

Regions Bank improved its bottom line, but not without significant pain.

Unilever Adding 125 Jobs In Jonesboro

The Unilever plant in Jonesboro will be expanding, according to state officials, adding approximately 125 new jobs and expanding its facilities with a $40 million investment.

Talent, Technology A Profitable Mix For 5 Star

Fort Smith-based 5 Star Productions has been betting big that the right mix of technology and talent will help the small company compete with the larger production houses in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York.

Wal-mart Donating $5 Million To African-american History Museum

Wal-Mart has donated $5 million to the Smithsonian Institution to support the construction of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C.

Dairy Leader Buddy Coleman Dies At 83

Walter C. "Buddy" Coleman, former president and CEO of Coleman Dairy, died Monday at the age of 83.

HMA, BancorpSouth positive on quarterly earnings

Health Management Associates and BancorpSouth, two companies with substantial operations in the Fort Smith region, reported positive quarterly earnings Monday (Oct. 24). HMA A boost in admissions and surgeries helped…

Arkansas expands CNG rebate program

Increased demand from individuals has caused the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to expand a Compressed Natural Gas Conversion rebate program the agency first announced in August. The rebate program, funded…