by - October 8, 2012 5:29 pm
A nationwide search led University of Arkansas officials to find the right person to serve as head of the special collections department in their own proverbial backyard. Timothy G. Nutt…
by - October 8, 2012 3:50 pm
Firestone Building Products Co. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Prescott manufacturing plant to celebrate the completion of a $36 million expansion project. Gov. Mike Beebe (D), U.S. Rep. Mike…
by - October 8, 2012 9:41 am
The advanced energy sector is one of the fastest growing job segments across the Natural State. More than 11,000 Arkansans are employed in the field of advanced energy, according to…
by - October 5, 2012 3:08 pm
SPRINGDALE — A new partnership between a Springdale company and a U.S. Defense contractor will mean safer, healthier body armor for law enforcement and soldiers, according to a press release…
by - October 4, 2012 8:53 pm
Bank of the Ozarks will acquire Genala Banc of Alabama for $27.3 million, the two banks announced on Thursday (Oct. 4). According to the terms of the agreement, Bank of…
by - October 4, 2012 2:32 pm
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism announced Thursday (Oct. 4) its fall foliage update schedule and the process by which Arkansas communities may join the 17th annual Trail of…
by - October 3, 2012 5:12 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — The 20th annual Washington Regional Foundation Gala has a new honorary gala chair, Foundation officials announced Wednesday (Oct. 3). Jeff Davis, senior vice president and treasurer for Wal-Mart…
by - October 3, 2012 4:00 pm
Beef Live cattle price for October delivery were up 95 cents per at $123.02 per hundredweight on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The December contract rose $1.42 to $126.12 per hundredweight. Beef…
by - October 3, 2012 7:22 am
As the 2012 Arkansas Razorbacks are off to one of their worst starts in program history, the film 22 Straight! will have its statewide broadcast premier on Thursday, Oct. 4,…
by - October 2, 2012 11:22 pm
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) President and CEO Wayne Pacelle is seeking a seat on the board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc., with the full support…
by - October 2, 2012 9:17 pm
FAYETTEVILLE—Arvest Bank promoted Northwest Arkansas native Zane Ludwick to Commercial Relationship Manager at Arvest Bank in Fayetteville, according to a recent press release. Ludwick, who has been with Arvest for…
by - October 1, 2012 7:21 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe today (Oct. 1) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Jim Aukstuolis, Little Rock, reappointed to the Children's Behavioral Health Care Commission. Appointment expires Aug….
by - September 30, 2012 1:31 pm
Andrew Davie has been named the marketing vice president for Brown-Hiller-Clark & Associates’ Property & Casualty Insurance Services in their Northwest Arkansas division based in Lowell. For the past two…
by - September 28, 2012 7:31 pm
The overall quality of first-lien mortgages serviced by large national and federal savings banks improved from the same period a year ago but showed seasonal decline from the prior quarter,…
by - September 28, 2012 6:47 pm
Restaurants across the country reported better same-store sales and strong customer traffic in August, which pushed the National Restaurant Association Performance Index slightly higher than in July. The association says…
by - September 28, 2012 3:14 pm
Fort Smith-based First National Bank of Fort Smith is continuing its unique partnership with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith with the and Collegiate Ambassador Board. The 10 members…
by - September 28, 2012 12:26 am
SPRINGDALE — Ozark Regional Transit introduced a new executive director Thursday (Sept. 27). Joel Gardner is excited about his new job, which will give his family the chance to live…
by - September 27, 2012 11:48 pm
BENTONVILLE – Debi Buckley, a former vice president for finance and administration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, has been chosen by NWACC President Becky Paneitz to fill the role of…
by - September 27, 2012 9:35 pm
A study commissioned by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus shows the Arkansas grape and wine industry “greatly” contributes to the economic strength of the state, generating millions of dollars in jobs,…
by - September 27, 2012 3:12 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ranked No. 2 behind Apple among a list of "25 Most Inspiring Companies" — selected from a consumer survey overseen by Atlanta-based Performance Inspired Inc. and published…
