by - December 9, 2014 2:33 pm
Look for a change in leadership at the helm of another state agency as Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson puts his stamp on workforce development. Arkansas Department of Workforce Services director Artee…
by - December 9, 2014 12:14 pm
The board of directors for Butterfield Trail Village named Quintin Trammell as the new president and CEO effective Dec. 1. He has served as interim CEO since June. Trammell joined the…
by - December 8, 2014 10:34 am
December is the biggest month of the year for shopping and when consumers are the most risk for identity theft, particularly given more deals are completed online. Arvest Bank warns…
by - December 4, 2014 7:40 pm
First National Bank of NWA (formerly First National Bank of Rogers) recently expanded into Washington County with a branch bank located at 2638 Joyce Blvd., Suite 1. The branch opened…
by - December 3, 2014 4:51 pm
Gov-elect Asa Hutchinson has announced Bill Bryant, formerly of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as the new director of the Arkansas State Police. Bryant, a resident of Little Rock, brings nearly…
by - December 3, 2014 4:15 pm
The Arkansas Research Alliance launched a new program to recognize and reward research talent in the state with a program called ARA Fellows. Five universities – Arkansas State University, University…
by - December 2, 2014 2:21 pm
Anuj Davalbhakta has been named director of engineering and network strategy for Van Buren-based USA Truck. In that role, he is responsible for refining and enhancing USA Truck’s route network…
by - December 2, 2014 2:17 pm
Dr. Jami Forrester, a professor of history at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, recently received the Arkansas Council for the Social Studies University Educator of the Year Award. The honor…
by - November 24, 2014 5:34 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host two open house events during the first week of December as part of a statewide emphasis known as Community College Work$. The college’s…
by - November 24, 2014 3:32 pm
Greg Lutes has been hired as vice president and general manager to the Dedicated Freight Team at Van Buren-based USA Truck. Steve Kendall was hired as vice president of dedicated…
by - November 24, 2014 9:37 am
Simmons First National Corp. management continues to earn the respect of banking analysts at Sterne Agee who recently initiated coverage on the Pine Bluff-based financial institution. The analysts rate Simmons…
by - November 24, 2014 8:45 am
Tom Horton, former American Airlines chairman, has been appointed to Wal-Mart Stores Board of Directors as of Friday, Nov. 21. Horton is the 16th member of the retail giant’s board…
by - November 21, 2014 5:27 pm
Picasolar Inc., one of the five startups to watch for 2014 as tagged by The City Wire, announced a recent $1.2 million capital infusion from public and private investors. The…
by - November 20, 2014 10:29 pm
BlueInGreen and its partners, Pinnacle Ozone Solutions and PCI Inc., suppliers of ozone process technology and equipment, announced that they have been selected to provide a new ozone system for…
by - November 20, 2014 4:10 pm
Thursday (Nov. 20) was the best one day action for investors of America’s Car-Mart in years. The buy here, pay here used-car dealer shares (NASDAQ: CRMT) surged 14.20% to close…
by - November 20, 2014 3:05 pm
Investors of Dillard’s Inc. enjoyed a hefty $10 jump in share price on Thursday (Nov. 20) as the stock rose 9.4% to $121.14 per share in very active trading. The…
by - November 20, 2014 2:55 pm
Longtime Fort Smith car dealer and business man Randy Blythe has been found guilty of three counts of bankruptcy fraud and one count of being a felon in possession of…
by - November 19, 2014 8:57 pm
Less than a week after Wal-Mart said it would match prices with online retailers in its stores, scammers found a way to cheat the system. Shoppers showed store cashiers a…
by - November 19, 2014 8:37 pm
Dollar General Corporation affirmed its commitment to the acquisition of Family Dollar Stores in a statement to the media on Wednesday (Nov. 19). The discounter said it is actively engaged…
by - November 19, 2014 7:36 pm
Walton Arts Center announced Wednesday (Nov. 19) that Wendy Riggs will join the arts center as vice president of operations. Riggs brings over 30 years of arts and venue management,…
