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EPA investigates Tyson’s chemical pollution accident in Missouri

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new a criminal investigation into a chemical spill in Monett, Mo. from a wastewater facility operated by Tyson Foods. If the EPA charges…

Walton Family Foundation joins state effort to improve education

On Thursday (Aug. 14) the Arkansas Board of Education unanimously agreed to enter into a partnership with the Walton Family Foundation and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation to target improvement in…

Arkansas officials urged to adopt energy efficiency policy to meet EPA targets

A Washington, D.C.-based energy efficiency advocate told Arkansas regulators and others on Thursday that the state could see huge economic growth, save billions of dollars in power costs and create…

Wal-Mart provides update on U.S. manufacturing jobs initiative

Wal-Mart has leveraged its massive size and scale over the past 18 months to woo more suppliers into onshoring product manufacturing. The retailer says it’s just getting started, but is…

More jobs, investment planned for former Phoenix Village Mall area

Property within and near a once dying Fort Smith mall is once again getting another injection of capital and jobs. The former Phoenix Village Mall was purchased in January 2009…

Tyson extends tender deadline for Hillshire Brands

Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands were asked to provide more details on their pending merger to the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division. The request relates to a "very small…

Legislators to push for amendment abolishing office of Lt. Governor

Senators Keith Ingram, D-West Memphis, and Jimmy Hickey, Jr., R-Texarkana, will lead a bipartisan effort to abolish the office of lieutenant governor when the legislature convenes in January. The move…

Delta Plastics announces plan to reduce agri water usage by 20%

Delta Plastics and a consortium of agricultural interests in Arkansas launched a new water conservation software initiative that leaders say could reduce water usage by 20% by the year 2020….

To The Pointe

Wal-Mart quarterly income hits $4.09 billion, earnings guidance lowered (Updated)

A largely new leadership team at Wal-Mart Stores is focused on better store execution from Bentonville to Shanghai. That was the message shared by execs with the retail giant in…

Report: Arkansas must ‘ramp up’ workforce training efforts

Reforming the state’s workforce education system is the single most-important issue in economic development, Chris Masingill, director of the Delta Regional Authority, said Wednesday at a DRA-sponsored summit that brought…

Ben Geren Aquatics Center work ‘moving forward’ and on schedule

Images that appeared on Facebook this week show a Ben Geren Aquatics Center that is no longer a pile of dirt, but instead something that resembles a set of pools….

Hembree Mercy Cancer Center unveils $5.1 million renovation, expansion

Mercy Fort Smith's Hembree Mercy Cancer Center showed off improvements at its long-time facility Tuesday (Aug. 13), including some of the most expensive equipment ever purchased by the medical center…

PolyTech gears up for growth aided by Wal-Mart manufacturing push

Jim Benton and John McCutcheon, co-owners of PolyTech Plastic Molding in Prairie Grove, say they are living the dream since purchasing the plastic injection molding facility in mid 2012. It…

Rosalind Brewer named co-chair of Northwest Arkansas Council

Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam’s Club, officially was named presiding co-chair of the Northwest Arkansas Council during its annual meeting held Wednesday (Aug. 13) at the 21c Museum…

The 2014 International Blues Challenge

The 2014 International Blues Challenge October 4, 2014 7:00 p.m. Neumeier's Rib Room and The Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society presents The 2014 International Blues Challenge, Saturday October 4th 2014,…

Niloak Pottery Exhibition

Fort Smith Museum of History Niloak Pottery Exhibition Opening Reception September 11, 2014 5:00-7:00 p. m. The Fort Smith Museum of History will exhibit an extensive collection of Niloak Pottery…

Museum Day Live!

Fort Smith Museum of History Museum Day Live! Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. The Fort Smith Museum of History will participate in the Smithsonian…

Museum Day Live!

Fort Smith Museum of History Museum Day Live! Saturday, September 27, 2014 10:00 a. m. – 5:00 p. m. The Fort Smith Museum of History will participate in the Smithsonian…