by - April 24, 2014 3:25 pm
More banks file claims against Dennis Smiley and Arvest
No one likely envies the task of Benton County Circuit Judge John Scott as the web of claims and counter suits pile up against H. Dennis Smiley and his former…
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by - April 24, 2014 2:50 pm
P.A.M. Transportation posts better profits despite weaker revenue
Tontitown-based P.A.M. Transportation continued its rally during the first quarter of 2014. The truckload company reported net profits of $1.356 million on Wednesday (April 23). The truck carrier reversed the…
by - April 24, 2014 2:34 pm
Wal-Mart unveils first foreign corruption compliance report
A new report from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reveals that the retailer has spent $439 million in legal fees and other costs in the past two years associated with investigations of…
by - April 23, 2014 10:06 pm
Wal-Mart executive bonus pay tempered by weaker financials
Former CEO Wal-Mart Mike Duke earned $15.1 million less money in fiscal 2014 than in prior year, but he still collected $5.64 million in compensation as he transitioned into retirement…
by - April 23, 2014 8:20 pm
Rep. Rice disputes ‘never voted’ for a tax hike claim by Sen. Holland
A claim made in a mail piece sent to Senate District 9 voters is drawing attention a day before the candidates for the senate seat are set to meet in…
by - April 23, 2014 8:08 pm
‘Ridiculous’ customer demands are changing retail supply, distribution
The “stack it high and let it fly” days of Sam Walton are definitely retail history. The days of demand forecasting and linear paths to purchase – basic fundamentals in…
by - April 23, 2014 6:01 pm
FCRA wants amphitheater ownership returned from Fort Smith
An attempt by the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) to reclaim an amphitheater it originally gave to the city of Fort Smith ran into a hiccup Wednesday (April 23), as…
by - April 23, 2014 5:31 pm
NWA sales tax collections improve with April report
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas reported collecting $4.31 million in sales tax revenue last month, up 8.61% from the April 2013 report. Sales taxes received in April reflects…
by - April 23, 2014 2:24 pm
Gallup Poll: Fort Smith region ranks well in workforce contentment
A recent Gallup poll exploring workplace satisfaction has ranked Fort Smith as the fifth most content workforce in the United States, while the Northwest Arkansas workforce failed to rank. According…
by - April 23, 2014 11:00 am
Wal-Mart and suppliers work with EDF to reduce toxic chemical use
The Environmental Defense Fund said it is working closely with Wal-Mart Stores and its suppliers to reduce the number of toxic chemicals used in everyday household products. “It's the largest…
by - April 23, 2014 10:52 am
Boozman medical situation not a first in Arkansas politics (Updated)
Word Tuesday (April 22) that U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., had been hospitalized overnight with chest pain and subsequently had heart surgery caught many in the state off guard. But…
by - April 22, 2014 6:52 pm
Director Settle to not run for Mayor, will seek Board re-election
Fort Smith City Director Kevin Settle announced Tuesday (April 22) that he would seek a third term on the city's Board of Directors. Settle, who serves as an at-large director…
by - April 22, 2014 5:05 pm
Former OKC mayor tells Fort Smith Board that a vision is needed
On the 125th anniversary of Oklahoma City's founding, its former Mayor Kirk Humphreys was in Fort Smith to speak to the city Board of Directors about what his city did…
by - April 22, 2014 4:49 pm
NWA growing pains to continue as road work intensifies
With a population on the brink of 500,000, Benton and Washington counties grew beyond their infrastructure long ago. More than a dozen major road projects are underway in Benton County,…
by - April 22, 2014 4:10 pm
Freight reports positive about U.S. economy but suggest mixed signals
Two closely watched freight reports indicate positive movement in the U.S. economy, but also note that “signals are still mixed,” and that truck tonnage gains in 2014 are not likely…
by - April 22, 2014 2:26 pm
Arkansas Tech University elects first woman as president
Dr. Robin Bowen was on Tuesday (April 22) unanimously elected the new president of Arkansas Tech University, making her not only the first female to lead ATU, but also the…
by - April 22, 2014 1:27 pm
Not all consumers motivated by low food prices
Americans are looking at more than dollar savings when it comes to feeding their families. A recent food trends report by Cone Communications indicates families are reaching for healthier, more…
by - April 22, 2014 11:48 am
U.S. Sen. Boozman undergoes emergency surgery, full recovery expected (Updated)
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., is in an Arkansas hospital and was undergoing emergency surgery Tuesday morning (April 22), according to a statement from his Washington office. Boozman, who has…
by - April 21, 2014 9:58 pm
Crawford County, Van Buren officials make case for tax hike for new jail
Crawford County Judge John Hall and Sheriff Ron Brown took their sales pitch for a new county jail across downtown Van Buren to the city's council meeting Monday night (April…
by - April 21, 2014 5:28 pm
First quarter 2014 enplanements up at Fort Smith, XNA
First quarter 2014 commercial airline enplanements are up 5.36% and 9.1%, respectively, in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith, but down more than 6% in Little Rock. Travelers flying out of…