Northwest Arkansas

by Kim Souza -

Simmons First acquires failed St. Louis bank

Simmons First National Corporation announced Friday (Sept. 14)  through its wholly-owned bank subsidiary expanded into the St. Louis, Mo. market by acquiring approximately $282 million in assets of Truman Bank…

by Paul Gatling -

The Chancellor Hotel Draws Big Crowd for Grand Opening

Several dignitaries spoke prior to Friday morning’s ribbon cutting event, including Governor Mike Beebe, Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, University of Arkansas chancellor G. David Gearhart and Fayetteville mayor Lioneld Jordan.

by The City Wire staff -

JBU reports record enrollment

John Brown University’s fall 2012 enrollment is the highest in the school’s history, according to the university’s “11th Day” report. In total, 2,176 students were recorded on the census mandated…

by The City Wire staff -

Truck driver shortage worsens

A better economy and higher safety standards have created two major challenges for trucking companies across the country trying to fill empty seats with safe drivers. “Despite some estimates, I…