by - December 6, 2016 5:10 pm
A leading manufacturing trade association is taking a hard line on President Barack Obama’s decision to deny the permits necessary for construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), calling it…
by - December 6, 2016 5:01 pm
Toronto-based Russel Metals has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale with Nucor Corp. to sell its property near Blytheville, Ark., for approximately $40 million CDN ($30.182 million USD)….
by - December 6, 2016 2:37 pm
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has announced its schedule for tours of historic properties across the state in 2017. In the “Walks Through History” tour, co-sponsored by the Arkansas Humanities…
by - December 6, 2016 12:04 pm
A University of Arkansas engineering professor has been tapped to help lead a global organization, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Samir El-Ghazaly, distinguished professor of electrical engineering,…
by - December 6, 2016 9:40 am
Springfield, Mo.-based donut chain Hurts Donut Co. has signed a five-year lease to be a tenant in the University Village Centre development in south Fayetteville. Hurts will lease approximately 4,700…
by - December 6, 2016 8:47 am
A proposed federal rule requiring entry-level semitrailer drivers to complete a specific number of training hours is strongly supported by the owner of a driving school in Springdale. “My emotions…
by - December 5, 2016 6:43 pm
IRI, a global data provider for retail, health care and consumer sectors has joined forces with Clavis Insight, a digital shelf analysis company to better serve consumer packaged goods (CPG)…
by - December 5, 2016 4:37 pm
J. Lavon Morton, senior vice president, risk and chief audit executive for Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp., will retire Dec. 31, 2016, following a 20-year career with the transportation and logistics…
by - December 5, 2016 4:28 pm
The University of Central Arkansas received a gift of $300,000 from Southwestern Energy Co. to support undergraduate and graduate student research. The announcement was made Monday (Dec. 5) at the…
by - December 5, 2016 3:25 pm
Two new members of the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees were chosen in a recent election and will be sworn in 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 in Burns…
by - December 5, 2016 9:59 am
In the lower 48 states, the pattern of electricity use for Thanksgiving “reflects the holiday’s popular activities,” according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. On a typical weekday, electricity use…
by - December 5, 2016 9:05 am
Wal-Mart Stores settled a class-action lawsuit involving alleged discrimination against gay and lesbian employees. The retail giant confirmed the settlement Friday (Dec. 2). The $7.5 million settlement was awarded to…
by - December 2, 2016 2:38 pm
Compensation is useful in fixing relationships with customers following a data breach but can have a negative effect if companies overcompensate, according to a study from information systems researchers at…
by - December 2, 2016 1:26 pm
The new Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville Wound & Hyperbaric Center is expected to give patients more comprehensive wound care. The hospital’s parent company, Springdale-based Northwest Health, announced the opening Friday (Dec….
by - December 2, 2016 11:06 am
The first commercial wind farm operating off shore of the United States is set to open late this year, according U.S. Energy Information Administration. Block Island is three miles southeast…
by - December 1, 2016 4:22 pm
The benchmark chicken price index known as “Georgia Dock” did not publish prices to its website on Wednesday (Nov. 30). The Georgia Department of Agriculture said the “Georgia Dock Price…
by - December 1, 2016 4:12 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) will offer nonstop American Airline flights to Washington, D.C., starting in April. The daily flights will depart XNA at 7 a.m. and arrive at…
by - December 1, 2016 4:02 pm
The State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will consider 13 Arkansas properties for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places when it meets on Dec. 7…
by - December 1, 2016 10:31 am
Debit-card fraud losses increased 44% in 2015, while debit card issuers’ average cost per transaction fell slightly in the same year, according to a news release from the Federal Reserve…
by - December 1, 2016 10:07 am
University of Arkansas Prof. William McComas has been named as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recognized by his peers for contributions to science education….
