by - January 13, 2014 4:53 pm
Union members at Tyson Fresh Meats beef plants ratified a new five-year labor agreement on Saturday, Jan. 11. The deal solidified raises of $1.60 per hour over the terms of…
by - January 13, 2014 2:55 pm
Harrison-based First Federal Bancshares recently outlined the terms of a pending name change to Bear State Financial and a private placement totaling $20 million, if approved by shareholders during a…
by - January 13, 2014 12:27 pm
The Austin-based Tex-Mex Chuy’s restaurant will officially open its doors in Rogers tomorrow, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 4889 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., near the…
by - January 13, 2014 8:28 am
A recent survey report released by Bankrate.com revealed slight more than one in four Americans (26%) spent less than they expected during the holiday shopping season. Only 14% of Americans…
by - January 12, 2014 8:32 pm
On Sunday, (Jan. 12) the National Retail Federation announced the election of six new members to its board of directors as retailers from around the globe gathered in New York…
by - January 10, 2014 10:23 pm
Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling about 33,840 pounds of mechanically separated chicken products that may be contaminated with a Salmonella Heidelberg strain, officials said. "The products subject to recall bear…
by - January 10, 2014 12:10 pm
A recent survey released in conjunction with the annual Consumer Electronics Show found that more than half of consumers polled believe mobile devices will replace television sets by 2022. Media…
by - January 10, 2014 11:06 am
BancorpSouth got Wall Street’s nod of approval for the acquisition of Ouachita Bancshares, a deal analysts said will likely push the bank’s earnings and share price higher this year. RBC…
by - January 9, 2014 7:06 pm
Conner Eldridge, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced Thursday (Jan. 9) that Douglas James Christopher, 60, of Valparaiso, Ind., was sentenced today for knowingly transporting a…
by - January 9, 2014 6:11 pm
Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth is buying Ouachita Bancshares, a small regional bank with based in Monroe, La., and holding assets of $652.5 million. BancorpSouth, which has more than $12.9 billion in…
by - January 9, 2014 4:48 pm
Skot Covert, a native of Ozark and recent graduate of Arkansas Tech University, has joined Impact Management Group as director of Digital Media. In this new capacity, Covert will be…
by - January 9, 2014 3:36 pm
• Barnes & Noble names new CEO Barnes & Noble Inc. promotes Michael Huseby to be its next CEO. This management change was announced by the board of directors today,…
by - January 9, 2014 3:01 pm
The National Retail Federation said it has called on the U.S. Congress to quickly approve a “trade promotion authority” bill that would speed consideration of trade agreements brought to them…
by - January 8, 2014 11:09 pm
The Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen announced Marilyn Bielema, mother of Arkansas Razorback Head Football Coach Bret Bielema, will join Shelley McMillon as an honorary co-chair for the 2014…
by - January 8, 2014 10:57 pm
Clarity Pointe Fayetteville, an assisted living community dedicated to the care and treatment of Alzheimer’s in Northwest Arkansas, appoints Linda Vigil as director of community outreach. The facility is under…
by - January 8, 2014 10:43 pm
The National Retail Federation announced Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco, as its choice for this year’s gold medal honor. The award will be presented at the annual convention to be…
by - January 8, 2014 10:17 pm
John Brown University report its online bachelor program has been named one of the top 100 programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine released the…
by - January 8, 2014 7:03 pm
Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Ivy Owen has been appointed alternate Arkansas state director on the board of the Southern Economic Development Council, according to a press release. Owen…
by - January 8, 2014 4:21 pm
Acxiom Corp. began a round of layoffs this week that corporate leaders suggested would be forthcoming when they last reported earnings. According to Talk Business sources, roughly 50 workers –…
by - January 7, 2014 2:45 pm
Dr. John David Terrell has joined Sparks Urology Group, which is located at 5500 Ellsworth Road in Fort Smith. A native of Murfreesboro, Ark., Terrell graduated with honors from medical school…
