by - May 21, 2015 5:03 pm
Monica Kumar has been selected to serve as the new executive director at Downtown Bentonville Inc. (DBI). Brenda Anderson, president of the DBI Board, announced the appointment Thursday (May 21)…
by - May 21, 2015 2:42 pm
Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and Dr. Alan Marble, president of Missouri Southern University in Joplin, recently signed an agreement that will facilitate transfer students taking…
by - May 21, 2015 10:08 am
With the completion and opening of the Scott Family Amazeum less than three months away, the organization has ramped up its staff. Randy Graham has been named director of guest…
by - May 20, 2015 9:48 pm
The Walton Arts Center announced a $500,000 gift from Tyson Foods on the heels of like funding from J.B. Hunt Transport last week which is designated for the $23 million…
by - May 20, 2015 6:36 pm
Out-of-state students will save $50 per credit hour on tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College beginning with the fall 2015 semester. The college’s Board of Trustees recently approved a reduction…
by - May 20, 2015 6:04 pm
Picasolar Inc., a solar start-up company affiliated with the University of Arkansas, dedicated its new headquarters on Wednesday (May 20) at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. The 2,300-square-foot space…
by - May 20, 2015 12:49 pm
Senior Print Production Manager Greg Shira has been promoted to vice president/production at CJRW. Shira coordinates all print-related production and supervises the agency’s production team. He has been with CJRW,…
by - May 20, 2015 11:09 am
Wal-Mart Stores said it is expanding its veterans hiring promise to provide 250,000 jobs to qualified veterans by 2020. The retailer says it has hired more than 92,000 veterans since…
by - May 19, 2015 9:56 pm
Five Arkansas companies received the 2015 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon held today at the Governor’s Mansion. The award honors companies for their leadership…
by - May 19, 2015 6:12 pm
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting is asking for support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 grant from Chase’s Mission Main Street program. The local small business…
by - May 19, 2015 12:29 pm
Van Buren-based USA Truck has named Mike Barnes, Darrell Bloodworth, Steven Cazee, Joseph DeMuth, Joseph Ghoshen, Mark Johnston, Tom Miller, Ken Petti, Robert Williams and Jodie Yoder to its driving…
by - May 19, 2015 12:20 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith graduation ceremony held Saturday (May 16) marked a major milestone for the university – the largest graduating class in its history. UAFS…
by - May 19, 2015 12:09 pm
Westark Plumbing & Expert Drain Cleaning Services has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local…
by - May 19, 2015 8:44 am
Julie Hoff has been selected as the new director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas, effective July 1. She is the director and chair…
by - May 18, 2015 4:05 pm
Bentonville-based Redman and Associates received the Business Partner of the Year award from the local Salvation Army affiliate for 2014. The toy supplier to Wal-Mart Stores donated nearly 700 battery-powered…
by - May 16, 2015 9:06 am
Walmart.com has unveiled a signup link for consumers wanting to try to the subscription-based delivery service the retailer plans to test this summer. Follow the link, enter your email and…
by - May 15, 2015 9:50 am
Winston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium, a family-owned cigar lounge and retail shop, has opened in Fort Smith at 5304 Rogers Ave. Selections offered by Winston’s include Rocky Patel, Padron, Oliva,…
by - May 14, 2015 7:38 pm
Shares in Little Rock department store owner, Dillard’s Inc., closed down in trading Thursday after the retail giant reported that quarterly earnings were down 10 cents from the same period…
by - May 14, 2015 10:21 am
Dr. Ron Darbeau has been named dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Dr….
by - May 14, 2015 6:30 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named Denny Altes, a former legislator from Fort Smith who was elected to the Arkansas House and Senate, as the state’s Drug Director. He replaces Fran…
