by - July 3, 2013 1:39 pm
NWA jobless rate rises to 5.6% in May
The May jobless rate rose in Northwest Arkansas with gains in the workforce size and the number of employed not enough to counter a more than 1% rise in the…
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by - July 3, 2013 12:46 pm
26 Arkansans named to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (July 3) announced the following education appointment: Diane Zook, Melbourne, to the State Board of Education. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Replaces Jim Cooper. Daniel…
by - July 2, 2013 6:22 pm
Feds delay penalty provision of Obamacare
An official with the U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that the Obama administration will delay penalties for large employers who do not provide health insurance coverage to workers under the…
by - July 2, 2013 5:57 pm
Auto sector registers healthiest pulse since 2007
The auto sector is firing on all cylinders through the first half of 2013, according to Bob Lutz, former chairman of General Motors. Lutz said Tuesday (July 2) the new,…
by - July 2, 2013 2:38 pm
Rep. Andrea Lea to seek state Auditor post
Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville, formally announced her intention to run for state auditor today. Lea, currently the chair of the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committee, is in her third…
by - July 2, 2013 2:38 pm
Market’s Top Affiliate Sold to Tribune Co.
Local CBS affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5, of Fort Smith is one of 19 television stations that will be sold to the Chicago-based media titan Tribune Co., in a cash deal worth $2.73 billion.
by - July 2, 2013 2:32 pm
WorkMatters FUSE event
Announcing FUSE event on Friday, August 9! Steve Graves, author of newly released “The Hero Leader” to speak on effective leadership Rogers, Ark, July 2, 2013 — WorkMatters is…
by - July 2, 2013 2:16 pm
Car-Mart raises executive base pay, extends contracts
The top three executives of Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart signed contract extensions on Monday, July 1, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. William (Hank) Henderson, Eddie L. Hight…
by - July 2, 2013 12:33 pm
Lower corn prices send Tyson shares higher
Shares of Tyson Foods continue to rally on lower corn prices and slightly better outlook for the balance of this year. Tyson shares were trading at $26.42 on Tuesday morning…
by - July 2, 2013 11:50 am
Arkansas ends fiscal year with $299.5 million surplus
Revenue growth from individual income tax payments created an Arkansas budget surplus of almost $300 million, with overall revenue during the fiscal year up 4.9%. Tax collections during the recently…
by - July 2, 2013 11:18 am
WATS – Worship Arts Technology Summit
This first of its kind training opportunity is open to all church technicians, musicians and vocalists seeking the finest in-depth worship arts and technology training available in the areas of…
by - July 2, 2013 11:06 am
Dutch pension administrator shuns Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is no longer an investment option for Dutch pension administrator PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V., according to a press release from the funds manager on Monday (July 1.) PGGM…
by - July 2, 2013 10:49 am
Arkansas Secretary of State hit with FOIA lawsuit
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin could soon be defending himself in front of a judge after liberal blogger and lawyer Matt Campbell filed suit against the Republican yesterday (July…
by - July 2, 2013 9:34 am
A Cool Summer Prom Night
by - July 2, 2013 9:18 am
Millin’ and Grillin’ this Fourth of July!
Come celebrate your independence with a traditional War Eagle 4th of July. Bring the whole family for children's crafts, face painting, apple bobbing and learn how to make your own…
by - July 2, 2013 9:10 am
Dillard’s amends credit facility
Dillard’s Inc. announced today (July 2) it has it has amended and extended its $1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility, taking advantage of favorable market conditions. The facility…
by - July 2, 2013 8:55 am
New COO Named at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville
Ben Casmer started in the position on July 1.
by - July 2, 2013 8:53 am
First Federal Bancshares to Buy Two Banks in $124 Million Deal
The deal would nearly triple the Harrison-based holding company’s assets up to $1.4 billion.
by - July 1, 2013 8:51 pm
NWACC’s Jorgenson signs contract amendment
Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson signed an amendment to her three-year contract on July 1, raising her annual salary to $182,131 for this fiscal year. The original contract reached in December had…
by - July 1, 2013 7:22 pm
NW Health Bentonville names Casmer as chief operations officer
Ben Casmer, a 6-year veteran of Community Hospital Systems, which is affiliated with Northwest Health System, has been chosen as the new chief operations officer at the Bentonville hospital, effective…