by - April 16, 2013 5:18 pm
While much attention has been paid to revenue problems that are plaguing the city of Fort Smith, its neighbor across the Arkansas River has largely dealt with its budgetary problems…
by - April 16, 2013 4:33 pm
Baridi Nkokheli was a few minutes into discussing plans to further modernize the Fort Smith Landfill, when he was interrupted by a gentlemen who recognized him. “I know who you…
by - April 16, 2013 12:43 pm
Several ongoing and upcoming activities at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport are designed to position XNA for growth as airport officials work with consultants and legislators to negate the potential…
by - April 16, 2013 11:16 am
The only thing traded more often than predictions and analysis about who might take the reins at the world’s largest retailer when 63-year-old Mike Duke steps down as president and…
by - April 15, 2013 10:30 pm
Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, wowed a room of business men and women in Rogers on Monday, (April 15) with the opportunities of trade….
by - April 15, 2013 4:04 pm
Emotions are running high at the Sebastian County Courthouse. It started with a highly charged Quorum Court study session last Tuesday, when Sebastian County Treasurer Judith Miller came before the…
by - April 15, 2013 3:36 pm
A security enhancement is in the works for city offices across Van Buren, but it will not be seen with the naked eye. The improvement will come by the way…
by - April 15, 2013 3:13 pm
HB 1219, the appropriation bill for the “private option” enabling legislation, failed its first test 69-28 with one abstention. The bill needed 75 votes for passage. House Speaker Davy Carter,…
by - April 15, 2013 2:38 pm
After finishing strong in 2012, the pace of hospitality tax collection growth has slowed in Fort Smith and Van Buren for the first two months of 2013. Collections in Van…
by - April 15, 2013 1:33 pm
Former high-flying Northwest Arkansas developer Brandon Barber has been confined to home detention to await a scheduled June 17 federal trial on numerous fraud charges related to real estate deals…
by - April 15, 2013 11:47 am
Listing five homes a week makes Coldwell Bankers’ Nicky Dou a busy, but happy real estate broker. “I currently have 16 homes under contract and writing more every day. Listing…
by - April 15, 2013 9:44 am
Legacy National Bank CEO Don Gibson and the bank’s management team have received word from federal regulators that the enforcement action against the bank since 2008 was terminated. The Office…
by - April 14, 2013 12:08 pm
Farm living is the place to be for John Robert and Carolyn Hart of Prairie Grove. The farming duo milks 113 cows twice a day, and house 50,000 or so…
by - April 12, 2013 9:09 pm
The 4th annual Compass Conference, presented earlier today (April 12) at the Fort Smith Convention Center, focused on the impact of natural gas on the local and regional economy. Paul…
by - April 12, 2013 11:23 am
Economic conditions in Northwest Arkansas remain robust, with regional growth similar to that of the fourth quarter of 2011, but slightly less than in the third quarter of 2012, according…
by - April 12, 2013 11:16 am
From a purely analytical standpoint, the Fort Smith region ended 2012 on a positive note. Fourth quarter 2012 economic conditions were improved compared to the 2011 period, with gains in…
by - April 12, 2013 12:57 am
Emily is about celebrate her Sweet 16, and mom is busy with work but turns to her mobile phone for help. In a matter of seconds she has opened an…
by - April 11, 2013 9:19 pm
The supply chain that serves today’s complex consumer will face major turmoil in the next two years as the crossroads of change are expected to radically impact business fundamentals that…
by - April 11, 2013 5:54 pm
Setting the bar high for the industry to follow is nothing new for J.B. Hunt Transport Services. However; the Lowell-based transport company fell short of that bar in the first…
by - April 11, 2013 4:06 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives comfortably passed a bill that spells out the framework for a “private option” health insurance plan that would use Medicaid expansion funds to subsidize private…
