by - October 3, 2012 11:08 am
NWA jobless rate declines in August
The unemployment rate in Northwest Arkansas fell in August to 5.3% thanks to more than 2,000 fewer unemployed in the economic region. August is the fifth month in 2012 with…
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by - October 3, 2012 9:07 am
Quarterly Business Analysis Luncheon Set
Deck will address state, regional economic trends, issues.
by - October 3, 2012 8:31 am
Sam’s Club Senior Buyer Sentenced in Kickback Scheme
A senior buyer of dry goods for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Sam’s Club was sentenced Tuesday to three years of probation for his involvement in a kickback scheme that netted $245,800.
by - October 3, 2012 7:42 am
Chelsea Clinton sought career with meaning
Chelsea Clinton says she left her career on Wall Street three years ago to find more purpose. “Intellectually, I loved my job, but I didn’t get any meaning from it,”…
by - October 3, 2012 7:22 am
’22 Straight!’ documents Razorback winning streak
As the 2012 Arkansas Razorbacks are off to one of their worst starts in program history, the film 22 Straight! will have its statewide broadcast premier on Thursday, Oct. 4,…
by - October 2, 2012 11:22 pm
Pacelle seeks Tyson board seat
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) President and CEO Wayne Pacelle is seeking a seat on the board of directors of Tyson Foods Inc., with the full support…
by - October 2, 2012 10:40 pm
Manufacturing keeps pace in NWA
Frequent headlines share news of layoffs, factory shut-downs and other indicators that the manufacturing industry is rapidly declining throughout the United States but that’s not so much the case in…
by - October 2, 2012 9:17 pm
Arvest Bank promotes Ludwick
FAYETTEVILLE—Arvest Bank promoted Northwest Arkansas native Zane Ludwick to Commercial Relationship Manager at Arvest Bank in Fayetteville, according to a recent press release. Ludwick, who has been with Arvest for…
by - October 2, 2012 8:13 pm
Banks in Arkansas sit flush with cash
Deposits grew at a rate of 8.42% across the nations’ banks according to the June 30 market share report made public Tuesday (Oct. 2) by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp….
by - October 2, 2012 6:30 pm
Wal-Mart sued in Tennessee by women claiming discrimination
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, was sued in federal court in Tennessee for allegedly discriminating against female workers in five southern states. Three women sued in Nashville today…
by - October 2, 2012 5:31 pm
Boozman: Hogs will ‘live to fight another day’
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., talked Tuesday (Oct. 2) about highway funding, the national debt, taxes, medical marijuana and one of the key issues now facing many Arkansans — the…
by - October 2, 2012 3:23 pm
St. Louis Firm Eyeing Flintco for Acquisition
A statement released Monday by Flintco officials says the two companies are in a two-month “due diligence” period.
by - October 2, 2012 1:46 pm
Women File Third Sex-Bias Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
The complaint filed Tuesday in a Tennessee federal court seeks class-action status for current and former employees.
by - October 2, 2012 12:27 pm
Group against Benton County ‘wet’ vote (updated)
The first group to organize efforts against the wet Benton County vote in November has surfaced. Citizens United to Preserve Benton County put up a website chock full of statistics…
by - October 2, 2012 11:48 am
Arkansas tax revenue jumps 6.1% in September
Thanks primarily to gains in individual income tax collections, year-to-date (July 2012-Sept. 2012) Arkansas tax revenue is up 3.9% above the same period in 2011, and 2.7% ahead of the…
by - October 2, 2012 8:31 am
4th Annual Halloween 5K and Children’s 1K Fun Run/Walk benefitting Rebuilding Together of NWA
The Halloween 5K & Children's 1K Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Children's 1K beginning at 10:15 a.m….
by - October 1, 2012 11:34 pm
Billy, Jeff and Chuck
Billy, the old friend from the college days at Arkansas Tech University, called again this week. He typically calls after a few beers on a Sunday afternoon, but wasn’t able…
by - October 1, 2012 7:21 pm
Beebe announces 22 appointments to boards, commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe today (Oct. 1) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Jim Aukstuolis, Little Rock, reappointed to the Children's Behavioral Health Care Commission. Appointment expires Aug….
by - October 1, 2012 7:12 pm
Manufacturing in U.S. unexpectedly grows on orders
Manufacturing unexpectedly expanded in September after three months of contraction, reflecting stronger orders that ease concern the U.S. economy will slow further. The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose…
by - October 1, 2012 6:34 pm
California Uncorked
Enjoy jazz as you tour 4 wine and food pairing tasting stations and show your support for The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow. Wines will be available for sale, and you…