by - February 14, 2011 12:54 pm
A relative decline in Fort Smith population is likely to reduce the city’s annual tax and turnback revenue by at least $340,000 beginning in fiscal year 2012. The calculation, from…
by - February 13, 2011 7:00 pm
Five new inductees will be included in the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame for their contributions to one of the state’s largest economic engines.
by - February 13, 2011 7:00 pm
We’ve reported several times on efforts being made to tap Arkansas’ tourism potential as it relates to Johnny Cash and the legacy of his music.
by - February 13, 2011 7:00 pm
A national group says Arkansas could receive an additional $95 million in extended unemployment benefits, but it would come with strings attached.
by - February 12, 2011 7:00 pm
Talk Business contributor Bob Williams, SVP with Delta Trust Investments, joined us last night to discuss the financial markets’ strong February and what may happen as we exit the current earnings season.
by - February 11, 2011 7:00 pm
Essayist Rex Nelson has two takes on the plight of the Delta, territory he’s familiar with from his days heading the Delta Regional Authority.
by - February 11, 2011 11:22 am
Two analysts who watch the financial performance of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. say the trucking company is doing better, but have lowered their expectations for 2011 revenue and income….
by - February 11, 2011 8:24 am
Reducing deposits requiring collateral and increasing cash to acquire new banks are key reasons behind a more than 52% two-year drop in deposits at Bank of the Ozarks’ Fort Smith…
by - February 10, 2011 7:00 pm
The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame inducted 4 new members into its prestigious ranks on Friday night at a Little Rock ceremony.
by - February 10, 2011 7:00 pm
Two analysts who watch the financial performance of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. say the trucking company is doing better, but have lowered their expectations for 2011 revenue and income, according to this report from our content partner, The City Wire.
by - February 10, 2011 7:00 pm
Electronic games of skill made a huge leap in January 2011 as live racing returned to Hot Springs-based Oaklawn and a spike in gambling occurred at Southland in West Memphis.
by - February 10, 2011 7:00 pm
Editor’s note: Yesterday, we conveyed thoughts from Randy Zook, president of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas. Zook outlined his support for education improvement, a tax break for manufacturers, and an elimination of the capital gains tax in Arkansas.
by - February 10, 2011 7:00 pm
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has been busy putting Arkansans in a position of prominence.
by - February 10, 2011 12:37 pm
A 66% increase in foreclosure actions in the Fort Smith region during January continues a trend that saw the number of regional foreclosure actions in 2010 increase 16.5%. Nationwide, foreclosure…
by - February 10, 2011 9:05 am
Full year hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren suggest the local tourism and hospitality sector is on a slow recovery from a tough 2009. December hospitality tax…
by - February 10, 2011 8:12 am
Even during a January in which the weather didn’t always cooperate, enplanements out of the Fort Smith Regional Airport were up 14.5%. January enplanements at the airport totaled 6,297, up…
by - February 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Tyson Foods said it has resolved a matter with the U.S. government involving Tyson’s "voluntary disclosure" of improper payments related to an export program at the company’s Mexican poultry subsidiary.
by - February 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Editor’s note: Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, is the author of this op-ed article. You can reach him by e-mail at [email protected].
by - February 9, 2011 11:48 am
A rescheduled hearing on a study to close the mail processing center in Fort Smith is set for 6 p.m., Feb. 24 at the Holiday Inn City Center in Fort…
by - February 9, 2011 8:25 am
The fourth quarter wasn’t kind to P.A.M. Transportation’s 2010. Tontitown-based P.A.M. posted a $1.1 million quarterly loss, which drove the trucking company to a full year loss of $654,000. One…
