by - November 28, 2012 12:18 pm
No deal. That’s the word from sources who say the sale of Whirlpool’s large Fort Smith manufacturing operation to Infinity Asset Solution is off. Officials with Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool…
by - November 28, 2012 11:28 am
The number of unemployed in the Fort Smith region rose above 10,000 during October, which helped push the region’s jobless rate up to 7.9% from 7.6% in September. The October…
by - November 28, 2012 6:23 am
The Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed setting new limits on purchasing powers for the City Administrator, delaying approval of the Arkansas Energy Code and doubling the Mayor’s salary at…
by - November 28, 2012 6:15 am
The Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission reported mixed financial news at the board’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (Nov. 27). According to budget numbers, the Convention and Visitors Bureau…
by - November 27, 2012 9:32 pm
Fort Smith Regional Airport commissioners approved a five-year extension to the airport’s agreement with American Airlines Tuesday night (Nov. 27) at the board’s monthly meeting. The new lease will run…
by - November 27, 2012 5:35 pm
All eight of the metro areas in or connected to Arkansas saw per capital personal income gains during 2011, with Jonesboro seeing the largest percentage gain, and the Fort Smith…
by - November 27, 2012 3:42 pm
ConAgra Foods Inc. won the backing of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. for a takeover with a $5 billion bid, ending a 20-month standoff after Ralcorp shareholders pressured the maker of private…
by - November 27, 2012 3:29 pm
Consumer confidence climbed to a four-year high, home prices increased by the most since 2010 and demand for business equipment rose, signaling resilience in the U.S. economy as the new…
by - November 27, 2012 3:16 pm
After being repeatedly ignored by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation is hoping to receive from the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff a reason behind changes planned…
by - November 27, 2012 2:08 pm
A new study of the state’s recent efforts to push forward with developing a more diversified knowledge-based workforce shows progress being made but key investments still needed for greater success….
by - November 27, 2012 12:31 pm
Tyson Foods Inc. announced Tuesday (Nov. 27) that Sara Lilygren was recently promoted to the role of executive vice president of corporate affairs, a post previously held by recently retired…
by - November 27, 2012 10:30 am
Motherhood is filled with many moments of laughter, tears and every emotion in between. The national series of live readings from local writers for local communities named Listen To Your…
by - November 27, 2012 10:08 am
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum will present "The Secrets of Mona Lisa," which is billed as a “unique exploration” of the world's most famous painting. The work will open…
by - November 26, 2012 6:46 pm
Enplanements at Arkansas’ three largest commercially-served airports are up for the year, with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport on a path to avoid two consecutive years of enplanement declines. The…
by - November 26, 2012 1:47 pm
Combined home sales in Arkansas’ largest markets were up more than 8% in October, ending four consecutive month of declines and showing huge gains in home prices. The average home…
by - November 26, 2012 1:26 pm
Jeff Amerine is confident that a reorganization of technology offices at the University of Arkansas will increase the speed at which research reaches the marketplace. It was announced Monday (Nov….
by - November 26, 2012 7:10 am
The City Wire and Talk Business Arkansas are pleased to announce an expansion of their content partnership. For years, the two media groups have combined forces to offer exclusive and…
by - November 25, 2012 9:07 pm
Tusk to Tail calls Craig May the Godfather of Tailgating. May has missed only one Arkansas football game since 1999, attending 174 of the past 175 games and 94 straight. As…
by - November 25, 2012 8:56 pm
This continued effort by a few members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors to micromanage city operations is troublesome, puzzling and frustrating. Let’s recap. The Fort Smith Board over…
by - November 25, 2012 7:24 pm
Regional political, business and civic leaders in Benton and Washington counties appear to speak the same language with respect to socio-economic development. It’s silly to think they read from the…
