by - October 18, 2013 2:08 pm
Tyson shares tumble on Costco recall
Shares of Tyson Foods tumble nearly 5% on Friday (Oct. 18) after retail giant Costco expanded a recall of some chicken products sold under the private label brand Kirkland Farms…
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by - October 17, 2013 2:22 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to seek re-election
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced Thursday (Oct. 17) she would seek re-election in 2014. Fallin made the announcement during three campaign stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Lawton. Fallin…
by - October 17, 2013 1:09 pm
Beebe appoints Frank Scott to Arkansas Highway Commission
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named Frank Scott Jr., of Little Rock to the Arkansas Highway Commission. The appointment expires Jan. 14, 2017. He replaces John Burkhalter, who resigned from…
by - October 16, 2013 9:19 pm
Wal-Mart, Walmex prep for holiday buying season
• Walmex collaborates with toy retailer for holidays Wal-Mart’s Mexican division has partnered with Juguetilandia, a Spanish toy retailer to open 230 stores next to Walmex locations hoping to spur…
by - October 16, 2013 5:20 pm
Littrell receives national award for economics instruction
Dr. Rita Littrell, director of the Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education at the University of Arkansas, was one of just 12 educators nationwide to be recognized for excellence…
by - October 16, 2013 5:15 pm
Fort Smith economics teacher receives national award
Sheila Humphrey, a first grade teacher at Woods Elementary School in Fort Smith, was one of just 12 educators nationwide to be recognized for excellence in teaching economics. Rita Littrell,…
by - October 15, 2013 9:30 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Hershey’s launch, Tree-House purchase
• Hershey’s introduces new Lancaster brand It’s been three decades since Hershey’s has added a new candy brand to its product list, but come January consumers will see Lancaster Creams…
by - October 15, 2013 3:34 pm
Beebe names 33 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Oct. 15) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Ben Barham, Cammack Village, to the State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board. Appointment…
by - October 15, 2013 11:20 am
New officers named for Sebastian County Bar Association
The Sebastian County Bar Association has announced its 2013-2014 officers. President, Rebecca Hattabaugh, a partner with Ledbetter, Cogbill, Arnold & Harrison, is the association president. Serving as vice president is…
by - October 11, 2013 11:57 pm
Del Monte Foods divests its canned food business
Del Monte Foods announced Friday (Oct. 11) it is selling its canned food division that includes brands like Del Monte Pineapple and Contadina to Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific Ltd.for $1.675…
by - October 11, 2013 2:13 pm
Startup gets board membership at RFID Research Center at UA
Passenger Baggage Xpress was recently chosen by the RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas to receive a business-level board membership worth $25,000 after hearing the group’s pitch during…
by - October 11, 2013 1:57 pm
O.K. Foods received recycling award from Arkansas Recycling Coalition
O.K. Foods Inc., a Bachoco company, has been awarded the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2013 Corporate Recycler of the Year Award. The award recognized the combined efforts of the management and…
by - October 11, 2013 1:53 pm
35 knowledge-based jobs moving to downtown Little Rock
An emerging mobile commerce company with Arkansas and Arizona roots is locating a new analytics center in downtown Little Rock’s River Market. nGage Labs says it will open an “Analytics…
by - October 9, 2013 11:56 pm
Sandra Farrer joins Liberty Bank as mortgage lender
Sandra Farrer recently joined Liberty Bank’s Northwest Arkansas division as a mortgage originator, according to JP Sexton, vice president of mortgage lending. “Sandra will make an excellent addition to…
by - October 9, 2013 11:41 pm
Dr. James Baker elected president of Arkansas osteopathic association
Dr. James Baker, an internal medicine specialist with Northwest Medical Plaza in Bentonville, was recently inducted as president of the Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Association. His term is for one year….
by - October 9, 2013 7:40 pm
WeatherBarr receives award from Chelsea Building Products
Fort Smith-based WeatherBarr entered and won the New Construction Installation Application category in a contest sponsored by Chelsea Building Products. Chelsea Building Products announced their Edge Award contest earlier in…
by - October 9, 2013 1:44 pm
Beebe appoints 23 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe has announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Mary Aitken, Maumelle, reappointed to the Governor's Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2015. Dr….
by - October 8, 2013 12:55 pm
Dr. Moussallem will join Sparks Health System
Dr. Charles Moussallem has joined Sparks Health System to work in the Renal Care Associates Clinic. Moussallem earned his medical degree from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences. He…
by - October 8, 2013 12:47 pm
Urologist to join Cooper Clinic
Dr. Matei Andreoiu, a urologist, has joined Cooper Clinic and will begin seeing patients on Oct. 16. A native of Canada, Andreoiu earned his medical degree from the University of…
by - October 8, 2013 10:23 am
Wal-Mart gift helps Bentonville ‘Make a Difference’
Wal-Mart said it will donate $25,000 in a matching gift to the city of Bentonville as part of “Make a Difference Day." The funds are to be used for the…