by - January 23, 2014 3:58 pm
Simmons First National Corporation said it incurred $4 million associated from the acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank and the subsequent branch consolidations now underway. The Pine Bluff-based holding company said…
by - January 23, 2014 2:54 pm
Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Denora Coomer is running for a second term this year, she announced in a press release. Coomer, a 31 year veteran of county government including 29…
by - January 23, 2014 1:29 pm
The weight of materials shipped by truck grew an estimated 6.2% in 2013, but overall U.S. freight shipments were “mediocre” in 2013 and reflective of “another bumpy year in the…
by - January 23, 2014 1:25 pm
Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon announced Thursday (Jan. 23) a $10 million innovation fund from the retailer and its foundation to spur new U.S. manufacturing commitments that lead to job…
by - January 23, 2014 11:50 am
Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth, which has operations in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, reported full year net income of $94.115 million, up 11.16% compared to 2012. For the fourth…
by - January 23, 2014 11:27 am
J.B. Hunt Transport continues to set the bar high in the logistics sector despite caution from Wall Street about conflicting signs in the overall economy. The Lowell-based logistics giant posted…
by - January 23, 2014 11:19 am
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, reported strong fourth quarter fundraising numbers in his bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, the second quarter in a row he has outraised incumbent…
by - January 22, 2014 11:02 pm
It was 11 months ago that Crawford County Sheriff Ron Brown made the pitch for an expanded county jail at its current Main Street location in Van Buren, an expansion…
by - January 22, 2014 10:50 pm
Sebastian County Sheriff Bill Hollenbeck (D) announced Wednesday (Jan. 22) that he will run for a third term as sheriff. The terms are for two years. With 30 years in…
by - January 22, 2014 7:44 pm
The Fort Smith Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents American Legacy Magazine's Mobile Black History Museum. This 18 wheeler, expandable truck will be at the parking lot…
by - January 22, 2014 6:24 pm
The loss in Arkansas of more than $52 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding on Nov. 1, 2013, was expected to reduce benefits to recipients of the government…
by - January 22, 2014 6:12 pm
More Arkansans feel the state is heading in the right direction than the wrong direction and a majority identify the economy and jobs as their top issue of concern. In…
by - January 22, 2014 6:08 pm
The state of Arkansas will receive $459,000 in clawback funding from tech giant Hewlett Packard for its failure to meet employment goals as part of a $10 million incentive package….
by - January 22, 2014 5:56 pm
More events held in the Fort Smith area like the upcoming “Battle at the Fort” volleyball tournament may be needed to improve the area hospitality industry and boost Fort Smith…
by - January 22, 2014 5:03 pm
Online grocery is here and poised for steady growth in the next decade with Amazon expected to lead the charge. Multiple surveys reveal that 11% of consumers are already buying…
by - January 22, 2014 3:28 pm
A recently announced update to the Fort Smith School District's master plan has largely focused on the school's pitch for a third high school to be located at Chaffee Crossing….
by - January 22, 2014 10:19 am
Please join us on Friday, March 7, for Bost's 12th Annual Grape Escapes, our signature fund-raiser. This delightful event is a fun way to help create awareness in our community…
by - January 22, 2014 2:32 am
Tuesday (Jan. 21) saw the Sebastian County Quorum Court move closer to issuing meeting packets in digital form. The night also included questions of County Judge David Hudson about revelations…
by - January 21, 2014 4:48 pm
Arkansas voters view the private option insurance plan more favorably than unfavorably, according to a new survey from Talk Business and Hendrix College. Last year, a bipartisan group of state…
by - January 21, 2014 4:10 pm
Kirkley Thomas has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). He replaces Carmie Henry, who will retire effective Jan. 31 after more…
