by - January 30, 2013 8:54 pm
Despite some groups’ claims, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday (Jan. 30) few merchants are expected to surcharge customers for using a credit card as allowed under a controversial proposed…
by - January 30, 2013 8:50 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. posted a big turnaround in its fourth quarter earnings as the El Dorado-based oil and gas firm prepares to divide its upstream and downstream operations. In the…
by - January 30, 2013 8:23 pm
• Twinkies deal in the works Hostess Brands Inc. is reportedly putting finishing touches on a deal to sell its Twinkies brand and other snack cakes for more than $400…
by - January 30, 2013 6:30 pm
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., has been appointed chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The position will give Pryor…
by - January 30, 2013 5:50 pm
Despite declining revenue, database marketer Acxiom posted higher earnings in its third quarter. The Little Rock-based firm reported net income of $14.5 million for the quarter compared to $7.9 million…
by - January 29, 2013 4:29 pm
The Van Buren City Council approved the sale of additional bonds to fund capital improvement projects across the city at Monday's council meeting. According to Mayor Bob Freeman, the total…
by - January 29, 2013 12:56 pm
Walmart Stores across the country began limiting the sale of ammunition to three boxes per customer per day as consumer demand as outpaced supplies in recent weeks. "We instituted this…
by - January 29, 2013 10:14 am
Endeavor Foundation has announced it was awarded a $170,000 grant from the Convergence Partnership to support EnergizeNWA – a new initiative focused on increasing access to healthy foods and physical…
by - January 29, 2013 9:28 am
Bob Evans Farms Inc. announced the sale of its Mimi's Cafe restaurant chain to Dallas-based LeDuff America Inc. Mimi's Cafe is a French-inspired casual dining restaurant with 145 locations in…
by - January 28, 2013 10:28 pm
• McKee Foods bids to acquire Drake’s brand from Hostess The maker of Little Debbie snack cakes, McKee Foods, has offered $25 million to $30 million for the Drake’s brand…
by - January 28, 2013 3:09 pm
The emergency text message system at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is gaining more users, according to a statement from the institution. At the end of the fall semester, 346…
by - January 25, 2013 5:34 pm
The Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce selected Dana Davis as its CEO and president. Davis was formerly the president and CEO of the Southlake Texas Chamber of Commerce, a position…
by - January 25, 2013 11:24 am
First National Bank of Fort Smith employees Mistii Elmore, Courtney Franklin, Mike Moore, William Ricks, Daysi Rosales, Brad Walker and Zac Werley have been promoted. Elmore, previously served as network…
by - January 25, 2013 10:52 am
After 14 years at their current location, ProMed Cooper Clinic on Zero street is moving to 4600 Towson Avenue, Suite 101-N. Located near the corner of Towson and Phoenix Avenue…
by - January 25, 2013 9:12 am
The Fort Smith Juniors Volleyball Club (FSJ) will host its annual “Battle at the Fort” volleyball tournament during the next two weekends (Jan. 26-27, and Feb. 1-2), and bring thousands…
by - January 24, 2013 6:48 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation on Thursday (Jan. 24) formally opened the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program in Fort Smith. The…
by - January 24, 2013 6:24 pm
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The First National Bank of Shelby in Shelby, N.C. According to the terms of the Agreement,…
by - January 24, 2013 3:43 pm
Fort Smith-based Benefit Bank announced Thursday (Jan. 24) that Jill Rowland has joined the bank as vice president of commercial lending. Rowland is an experienced commercial loan officer who has…
by - January 24, 2013 3:32 pm
Dewitt Smith, who managed Cooper Communities and Cooper Realty Investments during its amazing growth phase, has joined forces with three other real estate and business moguls to form CapRocq Core,…
by - January 24, 2013 2:46 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, announce on Thursday (Jan. 24) the nomination of 15 students from the Third District for appointments to the United States Service Academies. Some students receiving…
