by - October 21, 2013 5:06 pm
Wal-Mart studies HEB for lesson in ‘fresh’
Wal-Mart can do grocery home delivery as good as any retailer given its successful model used by ASDA in the United Kingdom, but it’s looking closely at Texas-based HEB for…
Fort Smith
by - October 21, 2013 10:44 am
Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 7.2% in August
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate fell to 7.2% in August thanks to a 4.67% dip in the number of unemployed that offset a slight decline in the number of…
by - October 21, 2013 9:36 am
Business leaders: D.C. actions ‘put things on hold’
The latest Talk Business roundtable included three state business leaders who discussed the federal government shutdown, workforce challenges, health care reform, and current economic conditions. Randy Zook, CEO of the…
by - October 21, 2013 9:15 am
Griffin will not run again for Arkansas’ 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, said he will not seek a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, citing his young family as his primary reason. “God has…
by - October 20, 2013 9:33 pm
Tusk to Tail: Disappointment, liquor and barbecue in Alabama
New season. New coach. Exact same result. The Razorbacks and Tusk to Tail head home from Tuscaloosa fresh off an Alabama ass-whipping where the score was identical to last year's…
by - October 20, 2013 2:29 pm
Are teachers state employees?
Ask yourself this question: “Are Arkansas school teachers state employees?” Now ask the next five people you meet that same question? Are your informal survey(s) as split evenly as mine? I’ll…
by - October 20, 2013 12:48 pm
Beebe: More work needed on teacher insurance
For only the second time as governor, I have called legislators to the State Capitol for a special session. These sessions are meant to be narrow in focus and efficient…
by - October 19, 2013 3:26 pm
Fest of Ale features 100 brew varieties
More than 200 supporters turned out for the third annual Fest of Ale on Friday (October 18) at the Holiday Inn City Center in downtown Fort Smith. Benefiting Girls Inc.,…
by - October 19, 2013 10:13 am
Legislature approves changes to teacher insurance fund
Arkansas lawmakers wrapped up a three-day special legislative session that lasted less than 36 hours. The rare session aimed to make short-term and long-term fixes to the public school employee…
by - October 18, 2013 2:08 pm
Tyson shares tumble on Costco recall
Shares of Tyson Foods tumble nearly 5% on Friday (Oct. 18) after retail giant Costco expanded a recall of some chicken products sold under the private label brand Kirkland Farms…
by - October 18, 2013 1:01 pm
Toys for Tots Jingle Ball 2103
As more families have less to spend at Christmas, now more than ever the Toys for Tots program needs our help. The goal for Jingle Ball 2013 is to support…
by - October 18, 2013 10:32 am
Courtyard Cookout
by - October 17, 2013 11:30 pm
Tusk to Tail: ‘Not enough Kool-aid in the world to help the Hogs’
You can listen to the so-called Razorback and college football experts on radio and TV, or you can soak up the intelligence from a group of tailgaters who have followed…
by - October 17, 2013 11:14 pm
Bruce Sikes named ATU-Ozark chancellor
Bruce Sikes, who on Thursday (Oct. 17) was named the chancellor of the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus, said he wants to continue the innovative leadership that has allowed the campus…
by - October 17, 2013 7:56 pm
Law passes regarding sleep apnea tests for truckers
While Congress doesn’t seem to agree on much these days, helping trucking firms keep highways safer did strike a harmonious chord during the recent government shutdown. H.R. 3095 — involving…
by - October 17, 2013 7:39 pm
Hollywood effects come to Greenwood High School production
Imagine being able to go to school and before the day ends, you have taken flight and seen the school from a whole new perspective using Hollywood special effects. That…
by - October 17, 2013 5:30 pm
Earnings up for Home Bancshares, Simmons First
Two expanding Arkansas-based banks reported positive earnings in the third quarter, with Conway-based Home Bancshares posting its 10th consecutive quarter of record increases. For two-and-a-half years, it’s been the same…
by - October 17, 2013 2:22 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to seek re-election
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced Thursday (Oct. 17) she would seek re-election in 2014. Fallin made the announcement during three campaign stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Lawton. Fallin…
by - October 17, 2013 2:05 pm
Hospitality tax revenue down in Fort Smith, Van Buren
The 2012 rebound in the Fort Smith metro business travel and tourism has not continued into 2013, with year-to-date collections down in Fort Smith and Van Buren. August collections in…
by - October 17, 2013 1:09 pm
Beebe appoints Frank Scott to Arkansas Highway Commission
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named Frank Scott Jr., of Little Rock to the Arkansas Highway Commission. The appointment expires Jan. 14, 2017. He replaces John Burkhalter, who resigned from…