by - February 4, 2014 9:57 am
The annual cattle inventory report confirmed that the U.S. cattle herd shrunk 2% from a year ago, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture annual report. What's more, the 87.7…
by - February 3, 2014 6:28 pm
Wal-Mart has plenty of fans and critics when it comes to the retailer’s sustainability initiatives. When former CEO Lee Scott boldly announced the retailer’s sustainability platform eight years ago, there…
by - February 3, 2014 6:12 pm
Rep. Bill Gossage, R-Ozark, has announced that he will seek a second term as the representative for District in the Arkansas House later this year. Gossage, assistant superintendent of the…
by - February 3, 2014 6:04 pm
Sales tax collection for the city of Fort Smith were down 0.69% for the 2013 reporting year, ending two years of collection gains and coming in 1.16% below budget estimates….
by - February 3, 2014 4:17 pm
Plans to drastically alter the appearance and business model of the Fianna Hills Country Club are continuing to move forward, with plans for a $20 million investment in the property….
by - February 3, 2014 2:52 pm
Retailers often mention weather as a reason for lackluster sales. It was too warm during the holiday season of 2012 which weighed down sales of winter coats, sweaters and other…
by - February 3, 2014 1:05 pm
Computers and the internet are not just for buying items from Amazon or Overstock.com. Starting in March, utility companies connected to the Integrated Marketplace will be able to buy and…
by - February 1, 2014 9:18 am
A speech by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Friday night (Jan. 31) in Hot Springs seemed less like a pep talk to Arkansas Republicans and more like the first of…
by - January 31, 2014 2:37 pm
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in Fort Smith on Thursday (Jan. 30) as part of what is an effort by the nation’s top law enforcement officer to visit all…
by - January 31, 2014 2:35 pm
Sam’s Club confirmed last week it was restructuring its in-club operations, trimming 2,300 middle management and hourly job across its U.S. operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said today (Jan. 31) the…
by - January 31, 2014 2:16 pm
The fundraising gap is getting closer for two Hot Springs Republicans vying to replace U.S. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, in Congress. Businessman Tommy Moll reported raising only $142,000 during the fourth…
by - January 31, 2014 11:42 am
In typical, non-ceremonial fashion Tyson Foods shareholders held their 51st annual meeting in Springdale on Friday morning (Jan.31). The investors had plenty to celebrate with a new record stock price,…
by - January 31, 2014 8:04 am
The earnings report to be issued on Doug McMillon’s 20th day on the job as the new Wal-Mart CEO may not be pretty. Wal-Mart Stores Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley…
by - January 31, 2014 7:05 am
Fiscal first quarter net income for Springdale-based Tyson Foods was $254 million, well ahead of the $173 million in the first quarter of 2013 and outpacing the consensus Wall Street…
by - January 31, 2014 6:17 am
Changes to the Whirlpool pollution plan, the success of Krutsch, the political fight over the federal farm bill, and State of the Union disappointment are part of the Jan. 31…
by - January 31, 2014 6:07 am
Thoughts on the soon-to-be new top boss at Wal-Mart Stores, the political fight over the federal farm bill, Northwest Arkansas tax collections and Costco wages are part of the Northwest…
by - January 30, 2014 6:28 pm
With reappointments by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) of Chester Koprovic and Lee Webb, the Fort Smith region will continue to be home to two of the 16 members of the…
by - January 30, 2014 4:54 pm
A piece of Fort Smith history has been on the market for a year, still sitting unsold even with the property listed for only $14.27 per square foot. The fact…
by - January 30, 2014 4:31 pm
There's been another change in the plans for a new jail in Crawford County. It was just a week ago that County Judge John Hall said the Quorum Court was…
by - January 30, 2014 4:26 pm
Tyson Foods is expected to release healthy first quarter earnings of 64 cents a share on Friday (Jan. 31) ahead of the market opening. This would equal about $226 million…
