by - February 7, 2013 2:07 pm
• General Mills settles Yo-Plus class action General Mills Inc. agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the digestive health…
by - February 7, 2013 7:27 am
More than 75% of Americans believe they will see a female president in their lifetime, according to a comprehensive national survey conducted by two entities of the University of Arkansas…
by - February 7, 2013 7:20 am
University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart has formally asked auditors for the Arkansas General Assembly and the University of Arkansas System to perform independent audits of spending within the…
by - February 6, 2013 9:17 pm
Four Benton County Rotary Clubs put the organization’s “Service Above Self” motto into practice on Wednesday, Feb. 6, with grants to the Melba Shewmaker Southern Region National Child Protection Training…
by - February 6, 2013 3:54 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Feb. 6) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: William Cains, Sr., Altus, to the Arkansas Geological Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2020. Replaces…
by - February 6, 2013 3:49 pm
Summit Medical Center has added a new program to help serve the growing healthcare needs in Crawford County. Beginning in January, Summit Medical Center began a hospitalist program. Hospitalists are…
by - February 6, 2013 1:26 pm
Collective Bias, a social shopper media pioneer, is listed at No. 100 on Forbes annual ranking of America’s Most Promising Companies — a list of 100 privately held, high-growth companies…
by - February 5, 2013 12:21 pm
• Supervalu turnover puts Duncan on top Sam Duncan was named CEO and president of Supervalu Inc. on Monday, replacing Wayne Sales and confirming a leadership turnover that was set…
by - February 5, 2013 11:12 am
The University of Arkansas will offer a doctorate in nursing practice beginning this fall, according to a university statement. The new degree is part of continuing efforts by the Eleanor…
by - February 5, 2013 11:08 am
Tyson Foods’ board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 5 cents for each A share and 4 cents for the restricted B class shares. The dividend is payable…
by - February 5, 2013 10:22 am
Tyson Foods Inc. received an “A” from the Global Reporting Initiative for its latest corporate social responsibility report, company officials announced today. The new sustainability report is the fourth…
by - February 4, 2013 1:34 pm
Sparks Health System is one of 75 hospitals around the country selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in a “Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative”…
by - February 1, 2013 6:35 pm
Wyley Elliott, vice president for public relations and development at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, resigned his position effective Feb. 15, according to a press notice released late Friday afternoon (Feb,…
by - February 1, 2013 1:55 pm
The MovieLounge, in conjunction with The Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, will host on Feb. 8 the regional premier screening of the movie, West of Memphis. The movie tells…
by - January 31, 2013 11:51 pm
• Hostess, Dolly Madison deal struck A deal for Hostess and Dolly Madison brands is being worked out by HB Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management and Metropoulous…
by - January 31, 2013 8:30 pm
Northwest Health System wants to help local residents assess their risk for heart disease — the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S. each year. Comprehensive health…
by - January 31, 2013 7:37 pm
America's Car-Mart opened the company’s 120th dealership in Bethel Heights, Ark. "Bethel Heights is our 38th location in Arkansas. This dealership will be operated under the Discount Auto brand. Our…
by - January 31, 2013 5:56 pm
Kim Umber was recently promoted to marketing officer for Liberty Bank’s Northwest Arkansas division, according to Howard Hamilton, regional president and chief operating officer. Umber will office in Liberty…
by - January 31, 2013 2:56 pm
Bob Dornblaser has been named the director of managed care at Sparks PremierCare, the doctor’s group for Sparks Health System. Dornblaser received his juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas…
by - January 31, 2013 10:22 am
Officials with Inuvo and Arkansas on Thursday (Jan. 31) announced the company would move its corporate headquarters from New York to Conway, Ark. The Internet marketing and technology company anticipates…
