by - May 6, 2014 12:40 pm
Arvest Bank has named Kelly Carlson and Brent Gautier as assistant vice presidents for Arvest Bank in Benton County. Both are commercial bankers. Carlson first joined Arvest Bank as a…
by - May 5, 2014 9:11 pm
Rockline Industries' Springdale manufacturing facility continues its stellar safety record garnering another award from the Arkansas Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division. The Springdale plant recently achieved four…
by - May 5, 2014 1:09 pm
After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother’s Day (May 11) by keeping practicality in mind, according…
by - May 5, 2014 12:57 pm
Verizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales, tech support and customer service operations in the state. The full-time…
by - May 5, 2014 12:52 pm
• Mars invests in sustainable wind farm Candy maker Mars Inc. formed a partnership with Sumitomo Corp. of Americas to invest in a wind farm that will generate 100% of…
by - May 5, 2014 12:42 pm
Wal-Mart Stores said it acquired Simplexity's Wireless Activation Retail Platform (WARP) on May 2, for an undisclosed amount. This software will be integrated into Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs later…
by - May 5, 2014 12:20 pm
Arvest Bank announces Allen Huffman as community bank president in Eureka Springs. He takes over for Richard Kimberlin, who announced his retirement from Arvest in March. Huffman has worked for Arvest…
by - May 5, 2014 8:28 am
The management turnover continues at Target, this time from the top down as chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said he is parting ways with retailer immediately. The company gave no…
by - May 2, 2014 12:10 am
Five years ago, Tyson Foods and Wal-Mart helped organize the first official Arkansas Honor Flight, taking World War II veterans on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials,…
by - May 1, 2014 7:47 pm
Arvest Bank ranks highest both in the South Central Region and in the Southwest Region in the J.D. Power 2014 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. This is the sixth year Arvest has…
by - May 1, 2014 5:03 pm
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support disaster relief efforts following the severe weather events impacting the Midwest and Southeast portions of…
by - May 1, 2014 4:28 pm
The Jones Trust announced a $1 million pledge by the George Family awarded Thursday (May 5) in Springdale. The funds will go to the Jones Center Endowment Fund, a campaign…
by - May 1, 2014 9:27 am
Superior Industries International announces Donald J. Stebbins as its president and CEO effective May 5, succeeding Steven J. Borick, who retired March 31. He will also join Superior’s board of…
by - April 30, 2014 7:56 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. saw profits decline as discontinued operations showed up on the company’s earnings. The El Dorado-based pure play oil and gas explorer posted net income of $155.2 million…
by - April 30, 2014 7:27 pm
Sparks Health System has been recognized for its stroke care by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Sparks received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing…
by - April 30, 2014 10:10 am
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has hired Bill Wagnon as marketing and communications director, effective June 2. Wagnon is now the the dean of admissions and enrollment…
by - April 29, 2014 3:24 pm
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System has once again earned the National LTL Carrier of the Year Award from the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. ABF Freight has now earned the…
by - April 25, 2014 3:03 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, is on a “positive recovery track,” following an emergency surgery on April 22 to fix an aortic dissection, noted a Friday afternoon statement from Boozman’s…
by - April 25, 2014 2:09 pm
Three Northwest Arkansas educators received honors April 19 during the Arkansas History Day events at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Darren Vaughn of Central Junior High School…
by - April 25, 2014 2:09 pm
The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau announced recipients of the 2014 GRIT (Giving Recognition in Tourism) Awards. Restaurant Partner of the Year: Golden Corral Lodging Partner of the Year…
