by - August 21, 2017 1:31 pm
Auto maker in China considers purchasing Jeep brand
An auto manufacturer in China looks to purchase American car brand Jeep, but whether politics might get in the way of a deal is a concern, according to multiple media…
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by - August 21, 2017 1:17 pm
USS Little Rock completes sea trials, nearly ready for Navy commission, Lockheed Martin says
Defense giant Lockheed Martin announced Monday (Aug. 21) it has completed successful “sea trials” for the USS Little Rock, the U.S. Navy’s newest stealth warship named after Arkansas’ largest city….
by - August 21, 2017 1:01 pm
Car-Mart will have a new CFO, CEO in 2018
America’s Car-Mart President Jeff Williams will become CEO on Dec. 31, and he will also step away from his role as chief financial officer. CEO Hank Henderson announced Aug. 12…
by - August 21, 2017 10:46 am
Harps Food Stores promotes two to director roles
Springdale-based Harps Food Stores Inc. announced Monday (Aug. 21) the promotion of Dean Payton to director of the company’s new 10Box division and Mike Roberts to director of produce operations….
by - August 21, 2017 10:27 am
Efficiency of natural gas-fired plants improves, coal-fired plants remain stable
Heat rates of natural gas-fired power plants have fallen 7%, and the rates for coal-fired power plants have risen about 1% between 2006 and 2015, according to the U.S. Energy…
by - August 21, 2017 10:25 am
Tyson Foods ordered to pay $13 million in wrongful death suit against Hillshire Brands
A California jury recently sought wrongful death awards of roughly $13 million from Tyson Foods / Hillshire Brands relating to a sugar refinery Hillshire owned until 1986. The case heard…
by - August 21, 2017 8:32 am
Garlington promoted to senior vice president at George’s Inc.
George’s Inc. has promoted Robert Garlington to senior vice president of operations with expanded responsibilities. A 30-year veteran of the food industry, Garlington joined the Springdale-based poultry company in 2014…
by - August 21, 2017 7:22 am
Production, sales of big rig tractors rise in July
North American class 8 production rose in July, and it was boosted by the continued strength in orders, according to ACT Research. U.S. sales of class 8 trucks, which are…
by - August 20, 2017 7:45 pm
Greatest maritime disaster in U.S. history may become tourist draw in Northeast Arkansas
A calculated mistake by President Abraham Lincoln led to the most horrific maritime disaster in United States history, and it may turn into a tourism site in Marion and surrounding…
by - August 18, 2017 4:38 pm
Airbnb to pay 2% city advertising & promotions tax in Bentonville starting Sept. 1
Airbnb, which is becoming more popular in Arkansas, has partnered with the Bentonville’s Advertising and Promotion Commission and will start paying taxes there beginning Sept. 1, according to the Airbnb….
by - August 18, 2017 3:02 pm
First Tee of NWA promotes top fundraiser to executive director position
The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas in Lowell has named Elizabeth Prenger as its new executive director, the nonprofit announced Tuesday (Aug. 15). She will lead operations at the organization…
by - August 18, 2017 2:46 pm
Northwest Health offers daily hours at 3 urgent care clinics
Northwest Health has renamed its three urgent care clinics to Northwest Health Urgent Care, and they will all be open every day, with the addition of Sunday hours at the…
by - August 18, 2017 1:16 pm
The Preacher’s Son in downtown Bentonville starts lunch service Aug. 21
Downtown Bentonville restaurant The Preacher’s Son, the upscale dining venue operated by Walton-backed Ropeswing Hospitality Group, will start serving lunch beginning Monday, Aug. 21. The restaurant at 201 N.W. A…
by - August 18, 2017 12:41 pm
Arkansas jobless rate holds steady, 9,100 positions added to state’s tight labor market
Arkansas’ jobless rate held steady in July as the state’s brimming labor pool added another 9,100 new workers amid employers’ continued quest to find capable workers to fill positions throughout…
by - August 18, 2017 6:52 am
Report: Arkansas submits proposal for $1.6 billion Toyota-Mazda auto plant
Arkansas is said to be one of 15 states that submitted a bid for the secretive $1.6 billion giant auto plant that Japanese automakers Mazda and Toyota plan to build…
by - August 17, 2017 8:44 pm
Chaffee board approves donation for Fort Smith chamber campaign, Mayor asks board to ‘reconsider amount’
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) voted to approve a $10,000 donation to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce economic development campaign fund on Thursday (Aug. 17) at the…
by - August 17, 2017 5:47 pm
Car-Mart CEO Hank Henderson to retire, fiscal first quarter earnings fall 1%
America’s Car-Mart will have a new CEO come 2018. CEO William “Hank” Henderson, who has worked for the Bentonville-based buy here, pay here company for 30 years, announced his retirement…
by - August 17, 2017 5:38 pm
Trucking industry execs discuss five best practices for safety, technology issues
The culture of safety in fleets has changed from being just the safety department’s responsibility to the entire company’s responsibility, trucking executives said. On Thursday (Aug. 17), executives of three…
by - August 17, 2017 2:09 pm
Little Rock Regional Chamber announces schedule of events for 35th annual MED Week
The 35th annual Minority Enterprise Development Week, presented by Little Rock communications firm The Design Group, will kick off with the Minority Business Awards Luncheon on Monday, Sept. 11, from…
by - August 17, 2017 1:57 pm
Wall Street’s reading on Wal-Mart remains bullish thanks to grocery, online gains
Wal-Mart Stores managed to over-deliver on second quarter earnings growth and top line revenue, despite falling short of the profits pocketed a year ago. Analysts covering Wal-Mart liked the second…