by - May 6, 2013 8:12 am
USA Truck posts $2.5 million first-quarter loss
Even with a new CEO, business remains tough for Van Buren-based USA Truck, which on Monday reported a $2.5 million loss for the first quarter of 2013. However, the loss…
Fort Smith
by - May 6, 2013 7:17 am
Tyson reports sour quarter, executives remain upbeat
Optimism was harder to sell by Tyson Foods’ management team on Monday (May 6) as the meat giant posted sour quarterly results amid challenges in China and softer food service…
by - May 6, 2013 6:54 am
Tyler Wilson autographed Razorback Football – Raffle
Focus on Greenwood, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization has a Razorback Football autographed by Tyler Wilson. The drawing will be held at our 15th Annual Golf Tournament on May 18, 2013…
by - May 5, 2013 7:19 pm
We must renew the 1% county tax
When famed jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. noted that taxes are the price we pay for civilization, he likely had in mind taxes like Sebastian County’s 1% sales tax. County…
by - May 5, 2013 6:40 pm
Fallen Arkansas Guard members honored at ceremony
Members of the Arkansas National Guard gathered at the memorial monument for those killed in action for the annual memorial ceremony to honor their colleagues who gave the ultimate sacrifice….
by - May 5, 2013 3:49 pm
State Chamber CEO pleased with Legislative Session
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says his groups accomplished nearly every goal in the recently completed legislative session with the…
by - May 5, 2013 2:53 pm
Questions about Halter’s promise
It seemed like a good time and place for Democratic candidate Bill Halter, the “sparkplug promoter” behind the Arkansas Lottery for Scholarships, to inform this local crowd of his gubernatorial…
by - May 4, 2013 9:40 pm
Social media shifts brand awareness methods
Social and mobile media is radically changing the way consumers are informed on everything from national news events like the recent Boston bombings to how and where they shop, make…
by - May 3, 2013 5:26 pm
ABF, Teamsters agree to tentative five-year contract
ABF Freight System and the Teamsters announced late Friday (May 3) they had reached a tentative agreement on a five-year labor contract. The next step will include the Teamsters and…
by - May 3, 2013 4:42 pm
Cinco DeMayo 2013
by - May 3, 2013 3:01 pm
Arvest Sponsors Kids Safety Fair
May 17th, Arvest will be partnering with the US Marshalls Museum to host the 6th Annual Kids Safety Fair. The event will be from 3pm-6pm at Ross Pendergraft Park, 200 Garrison Ave…
by - May 3, 2013 1:43 pm
Free AD/HD Clinic
by - May 3, 2013 9:30 am
Bumpers College advisory board focus on workforce needs
The Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to help the college form a strategy to help…
by - May 3, 2013 8:58 am
Everyday Superhero 5K/1Mile Walk
The Morgan Nick Foundation and CASA Crawford County are teaming up to host the first annual Everyday Superhero 5K/1Mile Walk on Saturday, June 1st, 2013. This is a one-day fundraising…
by - May 3, 2013 7:16 am
HMA income, revenue dip in the first quarter
Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates posted first quarter net income of $23.102 million, down from $37.69 million in the 2012 quarter. Total revenue in the quarter was $1.482 billion, down…
by - May 3, 2013 12:17 am
Fort Smith Public Library grows endowment with a ‘Party!’
More than 100 supporters of the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment gathered Thursday night (May 2) at Second Street Live in downtown Fort Smith for a special musical party that…
by - May 2, 2013 11:10 pm
K-9 vest money part of Leadership Fort Smith ceremony
Even before the 25 members of the Leadership Fort Smith 2013 class graduated, they had already given back to the community. Members of the class presented an almost $1,000 check…
by - May 2, 2013 10:10 pm
Hutchinson, Coleman speak to Delta Group
Republican gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Curtis Coleman appeared back-to-back at the Clinton School of Public Service to speak to a gathering of more than 100 Delta leaders. The two…
by - May 2, 2013 3:36 pm
Income tax payments boost state revenue in April
Arkansas tax collections continue to move in the right direction, with year-to-date numbers up almost 5% thanks in large part to an April shift with income tax payments. For the…
by - May 2, 2013 2:57 pm
Uncertainties remain about airport tower funds
There seems to be some confusion regarding legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives and signed by President Barack Obama that would fund the operations of air traffic control towers….