by - April 30, 2013 10:08 pm
Cox, KFSM reach carry agreement
It’s not certain how the two sides moved, but officials with Cox Communications and the KFSM TV-5 confirmed late Tuesday (April 30) that a deal was reached that would keep…
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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 4:10 pm
Navigating the I-9 (Opinion)
Take the time to learn four tips every employer should know.
by - April 30, 2013 3:45 pm
Building sector picks up pace in first quarter 2013
Homebuilders and commercial construction crews have more projects under way this year which is a welcome sight for lenders, contract crews, agents and material suppliers. The residential sector is experiencing…
by - April 30, 2013 3:38 pm
NWA Dining Dialogue: Edelstein’s ‘dinner theater’
There is no simple or magic formula for success in the eyes of Eric Edelstein. “It’s day-by-day, blocking and tackling. … It’s just day-by-day taking care of the details,” said…
by - April 30, 2013 11:54 am
Arkansas Best Narrows 1Q Loss
Higher labor costs for unionized workers offset revenue and tonnage growth, the Fort Smith holding company said Tuesday.
by - April 30, 2013 8:40 am
Top Talent, Like Good Suds, Requires Time to Germinate
The CEO of Springdales Core Brewing Co. is overseeing a bubbling business.
by - April 30, 2013 7:04 am
Arkansas Best loses $13.4 million in the first quarter (Updated)
The tough times continue for Arkansas Best Corp., which reported early Tuesday (April 30) a first quarter 2013 loss of $13.4 million. The loss of 52 cents per share was…
by - April 30, 2013 2:24 am
CAJUN de Mayo
Each year Northwest Arkansas has the honor of hosting the Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership conference for high school sophomores from around the state who show innate leadership skills in…
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 5:03 pm
10,000 students receive lottery scholarship
More than 10,000 new Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship recipients were notified Monday of their awards from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, according to a department news release. Based on…
by - April 29, 2013 4:35 pm
‘Normal’ spring catching some by surprise
Drought, late freezes and other crazy weather (or not so crazy at it turns out) weather is already having an effect on local farmer’s markets. Coordinators and farmers alike hope…
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 29, 2013 3:47 pm
89th Session Wrap, part I
What began as a Session with historical implications ended as a lesson in real world governance and bi-partisanship with major agenda items being completed. The newly minted Republican majorities in…
by - April 29, 2013 3:09 pm
KFSM could go dark in NWA, Fort Smith area
KFSM could go dark at midnight on April 30 for Cox Communications subscribers unless officials with Cox and Local TV LLC come to an agreement over how much Cox will…
by - April 29, 2013 2:03 pm
Debate emerges over GOP rule, Pryor re-election
Future elections and a review of political positions are now part of the political conversation following the end of the first session of the 89th Arkansas General Assembly. The chairman…
by - April 29, 2013 11:09 am
Media smarts
Folks sometimes wonder about the intelligence of us media folks. I was laid off by one of them big newspaper companies, so my IQ must have been below the bar….
by - April 29, 2013 10:59 am
Shrinking Walmart stores will impact suppliers
As Wal-Mart Stores continues to focus on a smaller footprint for some of its stores, suppliers will see less shelf space and analysts say there is no time to waste…
by - April 29, 2013 12:00 am
Firms Find Hybrid Vehicles Deliver Fuel Cost Savings
Environmental concerns and reliability also factors in purchase decisions.