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BOZ Tops List of 2014 Regional Bank Rankings

Little Rock-based lender Bank of the Ozarks Inc. was ranked the No. 1 top-performing regional bank in the nation, according to information compiled by SNL Financial LC.

Southern Swim Launches First Signature Product

The e-commerce startup is partnering with Turk Trunks swimwear line for the project.

UA Presents Chancellors Medal to Johnelle Hunt, William Dillard II

The two were honored at an event on the University of Arkansas campus, along with other financial backers whose cumulative giving to the university reached or exceeded $100,000.

Startup Weekend NWA Scheduled For April 1719

A sort of hackathon for entrepreneurs, as its called on the event website, Startup Weekend gives participants one weekend to launch a business.

Mercy Trailhead Wins Top Prize for CEI Engineering

The American Council of Engineering Companies presented CEI Engineering Associates Inc. with the Grand Conceptor Award for a water quality improvement project tied to a Razorback Regional Greenway trailhead in Rogers.

Fayetteville Farmers Market Adding BBQ, Pie to Lineup

Tylers Craft BBQ of Springdale and CaLees Pies of Fayetteville are two vendors new to the market this year.

Theft, or Costly Error? UB Manager Arrested for Missing $20K

United Bank branch manager Connie Jordan told investigators she was moving money to cover an error, while a preliminary prosecutors report alleges she was stealing.

Gearhart Buys Savanna Estates Home

University of Arkansas Chancellor David Gearhart, retiring July 31, recently purchased a residence in the Savanna Estates Home in Fayetteville.

Community Publishers Set to Close

The Bentonville-based company, primarily owned by Jim Walton, has reached an agreement to sell its remaining newspapers in Oklahoma.

Local World Gym Owner Files Bankruptcy

Rhett Garner of Bella Vista lists assets of $655,250 and liabilities of $10.2 million, after the closing of three locations, with two still open in Washington County.

Narrowing the skills gap

This week I signed into law three bills that form our workforce-training plan. Afterwards, a Little Rock television station ran a story about a fellow named Lawrence Aaron. A student…

Hillary Clinton makes official her bid for the White House

Former Arkansas First Lady, U.S. First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is jumping in the 2016 Presidential race seeking the Democratic nomination for the first time…

Hillary Clinton Presidential Launch Comes Sunday

Former Arkansas First Lady, U.S. First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is jumping in the 2016 Presidential race seeking the Democratic nomination for the first time since her failed 2008 bid.

Education Commissioner Johnny Key: ‘Teachers Know Best’

Newly installed state Education Commissioner Johnny Key laid out his philosophy for public education in Arkansas, stating he was a strong supporter of Common Core and wants to find ways to empower teachers and strengthen leadership in order to improve schools.

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property