by - March 28, 2013 9:25 am
Bankshares of Fayetteville Inc. Declares Dividend (Updated)
President and CEO Mary Beth Brooks announced Thursday the first cash dividend in more than four years.
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by - March 28, 2013 9:08 am
Joe Fred Starr, Former Tyson Exec, Dies at 79
Funeral services are set for Saturday.
by - March 27, 2013 7:15 pm
Bill could open ‘flood gate’ on liquor law changes
A bill under consideration in the Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee could make it easier for locals in dry counties to buy alcohol without a long trek to…
by - March 27, 2013 6:32 pm
Rogers Aquatic Center set to open in May
Despite the unseasonable cold temperatures, officials with the city of Rogers are looking forward to warmer temperatures with its new aquatic center. The water park, located on South 26th street,…
by - March 27, 2013 6:18 pm
Amendments, opinions issued on steel mill deal
Details have emerged through a 52-page amendment to SB 820 filed Wednesday (March 27) to lay out the terms and conditions of the state’s agreement to float a bond issue…
by - March 27, 2013 5:55 pm
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by - March 27, 2013 3:22 pm
Beebe names Cliff Gibson to UA Board of Trustees
Gov. Mike Beebe has named Charles "Cliff" Gibson III of Monticello to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. The appointment replaces Mike Akin of Monticello and expires March 1,…
by - March 27, 2013 2:38 pm
Wal-Mart’s Bluebird looks more like bank product
The American Express and Wal-Mart debit card venture – Bluebird – is looking more and more like a bank product with the potential woo more consumers away from traditional checking…
by - March 27, 2013 12:39 pm
Wal-Mart expects bigger loss from bribery probe
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it incurred $157 million in expenses during fiscal 2013 relating to the ongoing investigations linked to alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in several…
by - March 27, 2013 11:32 am
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by - March 27, 2013 10:56 am
Open Avenues Spring Fling
16th Annual Spring Fling Honorary Chairs: Rollin and Sandie Ford Rollin Ford is EVP and Chief AdministrativeOfficerfor Walmart Stores, Inc. Luau: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Hotel,…
by - March 27, 2013 10:35 am
Vacancy Rates Dip In Multifamily and Commercial Markets
Fourth-quarter Skyline Report reveals ‘incredibly tight multifamily rental market,’ ‘prudent’ commercial market activity.
by - March 27, 2013 10:26 am
Open Avenues Spring Fling
16th Annual Spring Fling Honorary Chairs: Rollin and Sandie Ford Rollin Ford is EVP and Chief AdministrativeOfficerfor Walmart Stores, Inc. Golf Tournament: Friday, May 17, 2013 Shadow Valley Country Club…
by - March 26, 2013 11:51 pm
Complexity abounds in U.S.-Marshallese compact
It’s been 57 years since the U.S. military performed nuclear missile testing within the Marshall Islands located in far South Pacific and situated roughly halfway between Australia and Hawaii. The…
by - March 26, 2013 10:57 pm
Brockovich: We will investigate Whirlpool pollution
Bob Bowcock suggested that research identifying pollution near Whirlpool’s Fort Smith manufacturing plant used “creative math” to downplay the extent of the pollution. More than 350 residents and former Whirlpool…
by - March 26, 2013 7:40 pm
Wal-Mart to test lockers for online orders
Following in the steps of e-commerce giant Amazon, Wal-Mart officials on Tuesday (March 26) announced plans to begin testing the use of self-service storage lockers in a limited number of…
by - March 26, 2013 5:20 pm
‘Town and Gown’ committee prioritizing issues
The relationship between a flagship university and its host city is always going to have its ups and downs and the relationship between the City of Fayetteville and the University…
by - March 26, 2013 4:27 pm
Wal-Mart: Striving to stay ahead with suppliers’ help
The standard and rate of success is a continuously moving target, according to Matt Kistler, senior vice president of dry grocery for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Kistler addressed several hundred business…
by - March 26, 2013 4:16 pm
Gambling innovations saved Oaklawn and Southland
May, 1999: Oaklawn had a major problem. The season had just wrapped up, and once again, numbers were bleak. What’s more, the crown jewel of Oaklawn, the Arkansas Derby, had…
by - March 26, 2013 2:48 pm
Tax cuts, Medicaid fraud bills proposed
An Arkansas House panel approved a change to the state’s income tax brackets, a move that could deplete state revenues by $57 million a year. HB 1585 by Rep. Charlie…