by - January 15, 2013 10:16 am
Scott Street appointed to Arvest Bank board
Scott Street, CEO of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas, has joined the board of directors for Arvest Bank in Benton County. “Scott is a dynamic addition to our board…
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by - January 15, 2013 7:21 am
Wal-Mart to hire 100,000 veterans
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said it plans to hire more than 100,000 veterans in the United States over the next five years, a move supported by First…
by - January 14, 2013 7:50 pm
Pharmacy group pushes Arkansans to get flu shots
The Arkansas Pharmacy Association issued a press released on Monday (Jan. 14) saying it is not too late to get a flu shot. The flu season is peaking and some…
by - January 14, 2013 5:17 pm
Target and RadioShack to dissolve partnership
Struggling RadioShack is dissolving its mobile services partnership with Target Stores, stating it was unable to reach a deal "that would be profitable to both companies." The deal put RadioShack…
by - January 14, 2013 4:52 pm
Wal-Mart considers creating private health care exchange
Wal-Mart is exploring the idea of building a private health insurance exchange tailored to offer cheaper health insurance to small businesses, according to a report from the Orlando Business Journal….
by - January 14, 2013 11:07 am
Dixon named director of Pryor Center
Randy Dixon, former news director of KATV in Little Rock, has been chosen to be director of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at…
by - January 13, 2013 6:01 pm
Wal-Mart names new Latin America chief
In the midst of a major bribery probe that originated in its Mexican operations, Wal-Mart has named a new chief for its Latin America division. Wal-Mart Stores on Friday announced…
by - January 12, 2013 5:03 pm
Electronic gaming sets new record in Arkansas
It wasn’t even a photo finish. Casino-style gambling at Arkansas’ two racetracks crossed the finish line in December setting a new annual record for electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers….
by - January 11, 2013 9:15 pm
Sparks Health acquires The Urology Group
Sparks Health System in Fort Smith has acquired The Urology Group and it will now operate as a division of Sparks. Drs. Ronald Knobloch, John Lange, and Gerald Wahman, along…
by - January 11, 2013 1:54 pm
CCF Brands joins The Sustainability Consortium
Rogers-based CCF Brands, a consumer package goods company that produces eggs under the Great Day Farms label, has joined The Sustainability Consortium, a global organization that advances the measurement and…
by - January 10, 2013 8:20 pm
Grocery giant Supervalu sells 877 stores
Wal-Mart grocery competitor, Supervalu Inc. said Thursday (Jan. 10) it agreed to sell its Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Market stores and their related pharmacies to AB Acquisition LLC….
by - January 10, 2013 7:38 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• ConAgra raising capital ConAgra Foods Inc. is offering to sell about $240 million of its common stock through an underwritten public offering. The Omaha-based company also granted the underwriter…
by - January 10, 2013 5:14 pm
Bill Hanna ends term as AIPRO president
Bill Hanna, president and board chairman of Fort Smith-based Hanna Oil and Gas Co., recently completed a two-year tenure as president of the Arkansas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association…
by - January 10, 2013 3:12 pm
Disaster assistance available for Arkansas farmers, ranchers
Disaster aid was announced Thursday (Jan. 10) for farmers and ranchers in 61 Arkansas counties as a result of damages from the 2012 drought. The announcement was made by the…
by - January 10, 2013 2:52 pm
Arkansas House Speaker leaves bank job
Yesterday (Jan. 9), former House Speaker-elect Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) took a bank job, today incoming Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) exited from one. Carter announced on Thursday (Jan. 10) he…
by - January 10, 2013 11:37 am
Lawmakers: Wal-Mart CEO knew about Mexican bribes
Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke is again on the hot seat with documents released by two lawmakers Thursday (Jan. 10) that indicate Duke was made aware of the Mexican bribery actions…
by - January 10, 2013 10:15 am
Education Week ranks Arkansas’ education system 5th in U.S.
Arkansas’s public education system ranks fifth in the nation according to the latest edition of Education Week’s Quality Counts. The report gives the state high marks in the transitions and…
by - January 9, 2013 12:47 pm
Gov. Beebe’s office announces list of appointments
Governor Mike Beebe announced the following judicial appointment and appointments to boards and commissions: Jason Marshall, Walnut Ridge, as Lawrence County District Judge. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2014. Replaces the…
by - January 9, 2013 11:24 am
‘Fruit-full’ exhibit on digital display
A new digital exhibit, “Fruit-full” Arkansas: Apples, offers a concise history, luscious renderings and more about the apple industry in Arkansas, according to an exhibit announcement from the University of…
by - January 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Retailer executive churn at work
A new year marks changes for many, it’s not uncommon to see football coaches fired after disappointing seasons and it’s quite normal for retailers to announce retirements and make key…