by - May 4, 2013 8:31 pm
NWACC offering online degree
NorthWest Arkansas Community College announced last week students can obtain an associate of arts degree online in two years, a structured program track that fits the needs of working adults….
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by - May 4, 2013 8:19 pm
JBU student newspaper wins honors at state competition
The student newspaper staff at John Brown University recently walked away with several honors at the Arkansas College Media Association competition. Jenny Redfern, a college senior, was named the “2013…
by - May 3, 2013 9:30 am
Bumpers College advisory board focus on workforce needs
The Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to help the college form a strategy to help…
by - May 3, 2013 7:16 am
HMA income, revenue dip in the first quarter
Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates posted first quarter net income of $23.102 million, down from $37.69 million in the 2012 quarter. Total revenue in the quarter was $1.482 billion, down…
by - May 2, 2013 4:36 pm
Edelstein departs as NWA Naturals manager
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals announced Thursday (May 2) that General Manager Eric Edelstein has accepted a position with the Pacific Coast League’s Reno Aces and will transition out of his…
by - May 2, 2013 2:40 pm
Brown’s Collision Center receives Farmer’s Insurance award
Bentonville-based Brown’s Collision Center was recently awarded the 2012 Eastern Division Shop of the Year by Farmer's Insurance. According to a statement from Brown’s, there were 663 collision centers in…
by - May 2, 2013 1:05 pm
Wal-Mart’s Gisel Ruiz named USO Woman of the Year
Gisel Ruiz, chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., received the 2013 USO Woman of the Year Distinguished Service Award on Thursday (May 2) during a luncheon held in New York….
by - May 1, 2013 5:16 pm
Income up, revenue down for Murphy Oil Corp.
Murphy Oil Corporation reported higher net income in the first quarter of 2013 of $360.6 million on lower revenue of $6.639 billion. One year ago, the El Dorado-based oil and…
by - May 1, 2013 4:52 pm
NWACC selects Buckley as new chief financial officer
Debi Buckley of Fayetteville, who has served as interim senior vice president for administrative services and chief financial officer since Oct. 1, has been chosen to continue in the role…
by - May 1, 2013 3:31 pm
The Supply Side: General Mills sustainability lead, Nestle divestiture
• General Mills focuses on sustainable sourcing General Mills is stepping out front among Wal-Mart suppliers with somewhat aggressive sustainability goals. The food company is focused on increasing the sustainability…
by - April 30, 2013 10:23 pm
Analyst: Freight demand weakens but rates holding up
Easter timing and cold spring weather have tempered retail trends, according to a recent report by Baird Equity Research. Baird said industrial trends have moderated creating a softer-than-expected start to…
by - April 30, 2013 4:40 pm
The Supply Side: Heinz tender, Pinnacle refinance
• Shareholders approve Heinz sale During an April 30 meeting, a majority of H.J. Heinz Co. shareholders voted in favor of the February-announced acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium…
by - April 30, 2013 4:11 pm
Arvest Mortgage reports double-digit growth to start 2013
Arvest Mortgage Company reports a 13.8% increase in lending activity for the first quarter of 2013, compared to the year-ago period. The company originated more than $624 million in new…
by - April 30, 2013 3:47 pm
Turn Key Construction captures ABC award
Fort Smith-based Turn Key Construction Management has earned first place in the category of Renovations and Restoration under $1 million in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Arkansas Excellence…
by - April 29, 2013 5:09 pm
Starlight Gala nets record proceeds, crowd
The 2013 Starlight Gala netted $520,000 for the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, well ahead of the $435,000 in 2012. “The Band Perry proved to be the white-hot stars Northwest Arkansas…
by - April 29, 2013 4:13 pm
Cow slaughter continues above last year’s rate
Total beef production for the year to date is down 1.3% and total slaughter is down 2.1% compared to the same period last year, according to a report from Derrell…
by - April 25, 2013 8:35 pm
GRIT Award winners named by Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday (April 25) the GRIT Award recipients. The GRIT Awards were presented at the MovieLounge, dinner-cinema-event space in Fort Smith, and…
by - April 24, 2013 3:35 pm
ABF wins LTL carrier of the year award
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System has earned the 2013 National LTL Carrier of the Year Award from the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC). “This prestigious award recognizes all ABF…
by - April 24, 2013 1:58 pm
Arvest promotes four bankers
Arvest Bank of Benton County has promoted four employees at branch locations in Bentonville and Rogers. Tim Griffith was promoted to vice president and branch manager at the Arvest Bank…
by - April 24, 2013 1:51 pm
Beebe names 43 to boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (April 24) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Greg Revels, DeQueen, to the Arkansas Higher Education Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces David Leech….