by - July 29, 2014 12:52 pm
Planning for the eventual retirement of Fort Smith's director of finance has already begun with the announcement Tuesday (July 29) of the city's new number two in the finance department….
by - July 29, 2014 11:37 am
As the Northwest Arkansas Regional Razorback Greenway continues to grow, it adds business growth opportunities and healthy options for area residents and tourists. It also adds responsibilities and potential higher…
by - July 29, 2014 10:43 am
Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. will spin off certain assets of the telecom and broadband company and form a new, real estate investment trust (REIT). The company announced on Tuesday (July…
by - July 28, 2014 9:43 pm
City directors from Barling and Fort Smith were given their first opportunity to ask questions regarding plans by the Fort Smith Public Schools to construct a third high school in…
by - July 28, 2014 7:24 pm
The race to win the frugal, cash-strapped consumer got a little more heated on Monday (July 28) with Dollar Tree’s $8.5 billion blockbuster offer to acquire struggling discounter Family Dollar…
by - July 28, 2014 5:04 pm
Wal-Mart’s decision to promote Greg Foran to CEO of Walmart U.S. was a surprising move to analysts given Foran does not have the U.S. retail experience that other execs within…
by - July 28, 2014 3:49 pm
A survey by a prominent gay rights group asserts that large numbers of gays and lesbians in Arkansas report having been the victims of discrimination and harassment. The group is…
by - July 28, 2014 12:32 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record quarter earnings behind 8.5% more loads hauled and a roughly 1.4% rise revenue per mile, before fuel surcharges. The Tontitown-based trucking firm reported net…
by - July 28, 2014 6:20 am
The metamorphosis of Tyson Foods is well underway as the meat giant sheds its chicken operations in Brazil and Mexico to Brazilian-based JBS Holdings for $575 million and continues its…
by - July 26, 2014 8:34 pm
The Northwest Arkansas community has strong support for a community college-level sports program, a room full of area sports program advocates told the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees…
by - July 26, 2014 6:17 pm
A new five-year strategic plan is in the works at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and it is specifically geared to measure against how it helps students succeed. The NWACC Board…
by - July 25, 2014 6:28 pm
Tyson Foods announced late Friday (July 25) plans to shutter three of its processing facilities as it streamlines its prepared foods segment ahead of the anticipated merger with Hillshire Brands….
by - July 25, 2014 4:43 pm
A study released July 22 by the University of Arkansas this week said research showed that charter schools provide a greater return on investment and are more cost effective than…
by - July 25, 2014 12:56 pm
Many of the nation’s industrial sectors saw major declines in the first quarter of 2014 as 16 of 22 industry groups contributed to the 2.9% decrease in U.S. economic activity,…
by - July 24, 2014 7:50 pm
Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas do not sit on or near regularly active fault lines, but residents in the regions should pay attention to a new hazard map issued…
by - July 24, 2014 7:31 pm
When Tom arrives at work, he enjoys spending time with co-workers and simply getting time out of the house. He says the paycheck “is just icing on the cake.” Tom…
by - July 24, 2014 7:26 pm
This year the four major cities in Northwest Arkansas have reported yo-yo tax revenue month-to-month, but in July revenue bounced higher topping $4.936 million reported by Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and…
by - July 24, 2014 7:11 pm
A move by an Oklahoma state representative could potentially limit any future growth of strip clubs and other adult oriented businesses in the eastern Oklahoma areas near the Fort Smith…
by - July 24, 2014 12:39 pm
July has been a month to reflect on the past and look to the future as Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson celebrated her one-year anniversary as President at NorthWest Arkansas Community College…
by - July 24, 2014 8:13 am
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon is stepping down after more than four years in the job and eight years with Wal-Mart. Greg Foran, 53, was named the new Walmart U.S….
