by - May 30, 2014 2:30 pm
Opening Reception
Opening Reception Center For Art & Education- Van Buren June 1 1-4 p.m. Opening Reception for Main Gallery “Old School New beginnings” Danny Wilfong and Studio Gallery Ralph Wallance…
Fort Smith
by - May 30, 2014 1:43 pm
ArcBest to invest $30 million on corporate office expansion in Fort Smith (Updated)
Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. – formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp. – is expanding its corporate presence in the region with a $30 million plan that will see the construction…
by - May 30, 2014 9:38 am
Knesek Guns receives ‘E’ Award from U.S. Department of Commerce
Van Buren-based Knesek Guns Inc. was recognized with the “E” Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The award, which was presented to Knesek employees by U.S. Secretary of Commerce…
by - May 30, 2014 9:29 am
Greene appointed to USA Truck Board of Directors
Alexander Greene, the former head of U.S. private equity at Brookfield Asset Management, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Van Buren-based USA Truck. Greene’s appointment expands the…
by - May 29, 2014 6:32 pm
Only one Fort Smith Board position draws opponents for November election
The filing period for positions on the Fort Smith Board of Directors closed Thursday (May 29) at noon with only one race contested. City Director/Vice Mayor Kevin Settle and Mayor…
by - May 29, 2014 6:22 pm
Business, civic officials say ‘Innovation Hub’ concept needed in Fort Smith
There has been a lot of buzz about the new Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub set to launch later this year in North Little Rock. The public-private partnership is a model…
by - May 29, 2014 5:41 pm
Arkansas’ income-parity struggle
A long-standing economic goal of Arkansas officials is to achieve 100% income parity with the United States. The goal is ambitious – overly so in the short-term but possible long-term…
by - May 29, 2014 5:12 pm
The Supply Side: More supplier brands dabbling in retail ventures
The lines between supplier and retailer are becoming more blurred in a world in which technology blends the various ways – aka, omni-channels – in which consumers and retailers interact….
by - May 29, 2014 4:44 pm
$40 million upgrade underway for Dixie plant in Fort Smith
The Dixie plant in Fort Smith, one of the first manufacturing operations to move to the city after World War II, is receiving a $40 million equipment and facility upgrade…
by - May 29, 2014 8:51 am
Tyson Foods offers $6.8 billion for Hillshire Brands (Updated)
Tyson Foods announced Thursday (May 29) plans to acquire Hillshire Brands in a deal that would be worth $6.8 billion. Tyson said it is not interested in Pinnacle Foods, which…
by - May 28, 2014 11:15 pm
Wal-Mart most shopped grocer, ALDI, Publix favored more
Consumer grocer preferences vary widely across the country with a plethora of choices from no frills low price leader ALDI to full service Publix and nontraditional Trader Joe’s. A recent…
by - May 28, 2014 9:04 pm
Fort Smith Board, Whirlpool officials to discuss pollution issue
Officials with Whirlpool will participate in a Fort Smith Board of Directors study session on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. — a meeting that follows revelations that trichloroethylene (TCE)…
by - May 28, 2014 7:22 pm
Fort Smith officials to review allegations of improper legal billing
Fort Smith City Administrator Ray Gosack said he wanted proof from attorney Matt Campbell after Campbell alleged on his Blue Hog Report blog that the city's law firm had overcharged…
by - May 28, 2014 7:15 pm
A hardware industry look-ahead
Sales of hardware related products look to be a sweet spot for retailers and suppliers in the months and years ahead. The recent announcement that U.S. regulators are backing off…
by - May 28, 2014 7:04 pm
Summer starts with Havana Nights, Jazz, Wakarusa and Cinderella
School may not be out yet, but summer is in full swing as the Fort Smith region hosts Havana Nights, two art exhibit openings, Wakarusa and a contemporary twist on…
by - May 28, 2014 5:42 pm
Simmons First acquires fourth bank in last year
Fresh off three major acquisitions in less than a year, Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. announced today another big buyout. Simmons First said it has entered into a definitive…
by - May 28, 2014 5:38 pm
Arkansas’ energy producers, regulators await new EPA emission rules
No one knows exactly how the Environmental Protection Agency’s “dirty air” rules will shake out next week, but Arkansas stakeholders are anxiously waiting to hear the details of President Barack…
by - May 28, 2014 4:19 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 5.9%, but labor numbers negative
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate for April fell below 6% for the first time since November 2008, but the lower rate is not an indicator of a growing workforce…
by - May 28, 2014 3:13 pm
Pink Ladies Golf Tournament
by - May 28, 2014 2:24 pm
Free Health Screening
The Women’s Center at Sparks will offer free health screenings at the This ‘N That Thrift Shoppe’s open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 31. Screenings include…