by - October 9, 2013 12:44 pm
Relay for Life North Sebastian-Fort Smith Kick Off Party
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by - October 9, 2013 10:03 am
Jorgenson celebrates ‘whirlwind’ 100 days at NWACC
So far in the 100 days that she’s served as President at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson says that everything has either “lived up to or exceeded” her…
by - October 8, 2013 10:50 pm
Whirlpool’s Fort Smith site has buyer with ‘strong interest’
Although Whirlpool exec Jeff Noel was in Fort Smith to talk about the pollution problem at the company’s closed manufacturing plant, he did deliver encouraging news with respect to the…
by - October 8, 2013 10:18 pm
Whirlpool says pollution plan ‘based on good science’
Representatives from Whirlpool appeared before a special study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Oct. 8) to present an update on efforts to clean up trichloroethylene…
by - October 8, 2013 8:28 pm
Fort Smith Board agrees to help fund sports complex
The Fort Smith Board of Directors agreed Tuesday (Oct. 8) to move forward with funding a portion of the River Valley Sports Complex (RVSC). The next steps in the project,…
by - October 8, 2013 4:54 pm
Energized in Oklahoma
This week, energy leaders, environmental experts, education professionals and a host of other industry specialists will gather in Tulsa for the Third Annual Oklahoma Governor’s Energy Conference. The conference, which…
by - October 8, 2013 4:48 pm
Knight ‘serious’ about bid to acquire USA Truck
USA Truck was able to avoid one takeover attempt, but some market watchers say the Van Buren-based trucking company may not be able to push back against the takeover attempt…
by - October 8, 2013 2:40 pm
Arkansas home sales up 12.4% through August
Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest metro areas during the first eight months of 2013 totaled 13,916, up more than 12% compared to the 2012 period and at a level…
by - October 8, 2013 12:55 pm
Dr. Moussallem will join Sparks Health System
Dr. Charles Moussallem has joined Sparks Health System to work in the Renal Care Associates Clinic. Moussallem earned his medical degree from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences. He…
by - October 8, 2013 12:47 pm
Urologist to join Cooper Clinic
Dr. Matei Andreoiu, a urologist, has joined Cooper Clinic and will begin seeing patients on Oct. 16. A native of Canada, Andreoiu earned his medical degree from the University of…
by - October 8, 2013 11:04 am
Van Buren 2013 Fall Festival
Willin-N-Able to perform LIVE at the Van Buren 2013 Fall Festival. The five member band will perform a variety of music, starting with acoustic bluegrass to rock-n-roll. Event to begin…
by - October 8, 2013 10:03 am
Wal-Mart, Lowe’s to offer insured employees free surgery option
Big box retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Lowe’s announced Tuesday (Oct. 8) they have signed on to provide their insured employees and covered dependents knee and hip replacement surgeries at…
by - October 8, 2013 7:54 am
ABB to sell Baldor’s generator business
Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB, the parent company of Baldor Electric Co., has announced it will sell its North American generator business – once a rising star within the Baldor portfolio of…
by - October 7, 2013 6:36 pm
Whirlpool: No exposure risk from TCE pollution
The city of Fort Smith, including the city's Board of Directors, got their first look at what will be discussed at tomorrow night's (Oct. 8) special study session, when Whirlpool…
by - October 7, 2013 5:11 pm
Pitsch to again run for House District 76
Is the second time the charm? For Mat Pitsch, he's sure hoping it is. Pitsch, a Republican business owner and educator, announced today that he would run for the Arkansas…
by - October 7, 2013 3:00 pm
Construction activity booming in the Fort Smith area
Two large commercial projects helped push Fort Smith building permit values in September to levels more than double what they were during the same month in 2012. The city of…
by - October 7, 2013 2:49 pm
Shutdown may cause Dassault Falcon layoffs (Updated)
An estimated 250 workers at Dassault Falcon’s Little Rock operation may soon be sent home if the federal government shutdown continues. And Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is none too happy…
by - October 7, 2013 11:39 am
Toy firm to invest $6.5 million, add 74 jobs in Rogers
Rogers is famous for Daisy BB guns but it will soon be home to another toy maker, Redman & Associates, who announced a $6.5 million investment to relocate its ride-on…
by - October 7, 2013 7:19 am
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame adds new members
James Faulkner, Thomas “Mack” McLarty, Stanley Reed and Mark Simmons have been named as 2014 inductees to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. They will join 62 other members during…
by - October 7, 2013 6:51 am
Tusk to Tail: Convenience, value and the power of Sweet Tea Vodka
A troubling trend has begun to develop. For the second straight week, Tusk to Tail has run out of Sweet Tea Vodka several hours before kickoff. For the second straight…