by - February 4, 2014 10:52 am
The percentage increase in year-to-date Arkansas gross tax collections fell to 2.1% in January compared to a 3.4% level in the December report. Also, sales and use tax collections continue…
by - February 4, 2014 9:57 am
The annual cattle inventory report confirmed that the U.S. cattle herd shrunk 2% from a year ago, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture annual report. What's more, the 87.7…
by - February 4, 2014 9:48 am
Three Wall Street analysts liked what Tyson Foods execs had to say last week, and approved of the solid first quarter performance — the best in company history. J.P. Morgan…
by - February 3, 2014 10:50 pm
The board of directors of Tyson Foods declared a quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share on Class A common stock and 6.75 cents per share on restricted Class B…
by - February 3, 2014 6:28 pm
Wal-Mart has plenty of fans and critics when it comes to the retailer’s sustainability initiatives. When former CEO Lee Scott boldly announced the retailer’s sustainability platform eight years ago, there…
by - February 3, 2014 6:12 pm
Rep. Bill Gossage, R-Ozark, has announced that he will seek a second term as the representative for District in the Arkansas House later this year. Gossage, assistant superintendent of the…
by - February 3, 2014 6:04 pm
Sales tax collection for the city of Fort Smith were down 0.69% for the 2013 reporting year, ending two years of collection gains and coming in 1.16% below budget estimates….
by - February 3, 2014 5:36 pm
Spring semester enrollment was down 4% at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and preliminary figures show enrollment up almost 4% at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus. The ATU-Ozark spring…
by - February 3, 2014 4:17 pm
Plans to drastically alter the appearance and business model of the Fianna Hills Country Club are continuing to move forward, with plans for a $20 million investment in the property….
by - February 3, 2014 3:34 pm
Following a Sunday storm that dropped snow and sleet across the region, most local counties lifted burn bans that had been in effect for weeks due to dry and windy…
by - February 3, 2014 3:27 pm
Bev Lewis, the former University of Arkansas director of Women’s Athletics and now the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Associate Athletic Director, is retiring after more than 30 years with…
by - February 3, 2014 2:52 pm
Retailers often mention weather as a reason for lackluster sales. It was too warm during the holiday season of 2012 which weighed down sales of winter coats, sweaters and other…
by - February 3, 2014 2:44 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, continues his service in the House this year with a new appointment, a sign of the 3rd District congressman's ever increasing seniority in the Republican-controlled…
by - February 3, 2014 1:05 pm
Computers and the internet are not just for buying items from Amazon or Overstock.com. Starting in March, utility companies connected to the Integrated Marketplace will be able to buy and…
by - February 3, 2014 11:54 am
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is raising its dividend for shareholders by 33% to 20 cents per share. The increased dividend payment will be made Feb. 27 to shareholders…
by - February 3, 2014 11:46 am
Food, fun and fellowship abounds at the 44th Annual Immaculate Conception School Spaghetti Dinner. Sunday, February 23rd from 4:00pm-7:00pm. You may dine in at Monsignor Galvin Parish Center at I.C….
by - February 3, 2014 9:53 am
Randy Sims, CEO of Centennial Bank and Home BancShares, recently announced the promotion of Steve Baker as senior vice president and manager of the trust department, headquartered in Jonesboro. “We…
by - February 2, 2014 8:32 pm
“Unreasonable.” “Vindictive!” “They read too many books.” “They avoid common sense.” “Fort Smith is the laughing stock of the state.” Above is a sampling of the comments I heard from…
by - February 2, 2014 6:50 pm
When 47-year-old Doug McMillon became the new Wal-Mart Stores CEO on Feb. 1, he began a job responsible for more than 2.2 million employees and is expected to provide direction…
by - February 2, 2014 3:04 pm
Trinity Junior High School in Fort Smith welcomed hundreds of guests on Saturday (Feb. 1) evening as the school hosted its annual "Celebrate Trinity" event. Parents, staff, and other supporters…
