by - February 14, 2012 11:40 am
As national manufacturing rebounds, Arkansas hasn't been an obvious beneficiary, but economic development leaders are hoping to turn that around as an industry paradigm shift occurs. The numbers don't lie…
by - February 14, 2012 10:44 am
The Springdale-based meat giant continues its quest to sell renewable diesel made from chicken fat. Tyson Foods’ joint venture — Dynamic Fuels — recently joined forces with Mansfield Oil Company…
by - February 14, 2012 10:25 am
FAYETTEVILLE — Theo’s is finally expanding its comfy but overcrowded bar/lounge. However, you’ll have to go to Rogers to enjoy it. After years of looking, Theo’s owner Scott Bowman has found…
by - February 13, 2012 6:30 pm
Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas ranked No. 4 in a recent study published by the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management —…
by - February 13, 2012 6:24 pm
The Pentagon’s budget proposed Monday (Feb. 13) continues to push for deep cuts in A-10 units nationwide — a push that could result in about 300 job losses in Fort…
by - February 13, 2012 4:37 pm
The parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren posted 2011 net income of $178.71 million, a gain over the $150.069 million…
by - February 13, 2012 3:41 pm
The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to budgetary matters. “It is my…
by - February 13, 2012 3:18 pm
They say love is free, but that won’t stop the smitten from trying to quantify it with $17.6 billion in special gifts this Valentine’s Day. The holiday spending estimate is…
by - February 13, 2012 2:51 pm
Physicians with Fort Smith-based Cooper Clinic have for decades had privileges only at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, part of a two-hospital town dynamic that often saw clinics affiliated entirely…
by - February 13, 2012 1:39 pm
A group hoping to seek voter approval of converting Benton County to a “wet” county — open for retail alcohol sales — says the law change could generate a $33…
by - February 13, 2012 12:22 pm
Cliff Beckham is nonplussed by a recent note from Morgan Keegan downgrading the shares of Van Buren-based USA Truck. Beckham, the CEO of USA Truck, says company officials “will have…
by - February 13, 2012 10:51 am
A smattering of art mediums sure to pluck at one’s heartstrings can be found at Cre8tive Arts Network Inc.’s first show of the season, the “Oh, For the Love of…
by - February 13, 2012 10:48 am
Tickets are nary to be found for Wednesday’s show featuring Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn at the Walton Arts Center, but it’s worth a mention for those ambitious…
by - February 12, 2012 4:29 pm
Tuesday was enlightening; refreshing in the way a pleasant memory reminds us of who we are and from where we come.
by - February 12, 2012 3:38 pm
Hundreds of people indulged their vices at Trinity Junior High School on Saturday (Feb. 11) without the need to go to confession because it was for a benevolent and charitable…
by - February 12, 2012 1:25 pm
Arkansas lawmakers will convene on Monday, Feb. 13, at noon in the state capitol to begin the second fiscal session. Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is scheduled to talk to legislators…
by - February 12, 2012 1:15 pm
With Arkansas’ growing trade relationship with Asian countries, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will soon get a first-hand look. Beebe will lead an economic development trade mission to China in April,…
by - February 11, 2012 5:28 pm
Singing Men of Arkansas, a group of about 50 men from Northwest Arkansas, filled Breedlove Auditorium with melody and harmony on Friday night (Feb. 10) as part of the University…
by - February 10, 2012 4:18 pm
Tyson Foods’ beef subsidiary won two government contracts totaling $268 million granted by the U.S. Department of Defense, earlier this week. The contracts require Tyson to provide fresh beef products…
by - February 10, 2012 4:11 pm
A full court press is on among regional leaders to “Save the Flying Razorbacks” and retain the A-10 mission now operational with the 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith….
