by - October 12, 2012 3:16 pm
188th troopers return from ‘airplane work’
Only the 188th Fighter Wing could pry Vicky Allen’s arms away from her son Kyle. But on Friday (Oct. 12) each of the returning 280 members had missions of their…
Fort Smith
by - October 12, 2012 3:02 pm
U.S. posts fourth-largest budget deficit since World War II
The government budget deficit in the U.S. for the year ended in September was the fourth-largest since World War II as lawmakers debate the impact of the looming spending cuts…
by - October 12, 2012 1:43 pm
Waltons, UA officials unveil Sam Walton ‘Legacy Display’
Officials from the University of Arkansas and the Sam M. Walton College of Business were joined by representatives of Walmart and the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, students and faculty…
by - October 12, 2012 1:38 pm
Finance chiefs appeal for U.S. to steer away from fiscal cliff
The U.S. is facing pressure to avoid running off its fiscal cliff amid warnings that failure to change course would trigger another global recession. “People are concerned,” U.K. Chancellor of…
by - October 12, 2012 11:24 am
SEC Football Week 7: Hogs likely to bounce the Cats
Things are looking up in Northwest Arkansas after the 24-7 victory over Auburn a week ago. Thoughts of the postseason have now re-entered the minds of the UA faithful with…
by - October 12, 2012 11:11 am
Red meat exports dip in August
U.S. beef and pork exports were lower in August compared to a year ago, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports in August…
by - October 12, 2012 10:58 am
Medical marijuana supporters, foes begin to spar
Ballot Issue No. 5, the medicinal marijuana proposal, will face opposition from a coalition of conservative action groups and law enforcement officials and supporters plan to bring a daytime TV…
by - October 12, 2012 9:39 am
Biden clashes with Ryan as both pledge unemployment below 6%
Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan each pledged that their parties’ proposals would bring U.S. unemployment below 6 percent as they clashed on foreign affairs and domestic policy…
by - October 12, 2012 9:26 am
Beebe names 24 to boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Friday (Oct. 12) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Sheriff Scott Bradley, Shirley, reappointed to the Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. Appointment expires…
by - October 12, 2012 6:58 am
Tusk to Tail: Over the hump
We are halfway there. Living on a prayer? Not exactly. Winning at Auburn was the midpoint of the season. When a team hits its stride, it is frequently called mid-season…
by - October 11, 2012 10:10 pm
Retail space occupancy improving across region
Economists, real estate brokers and mall managers agree that the retail space occupancy rate is improving. Local shopping malls are seeing decreasing vacancies, said Kathy Deck, director of the Center…
by - October 11, 2012 8:37 pm
Quarterly income up for Bank of the Ozarks
Bank of the Ozarks reported net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012 of $19.3 million, a 2% increase from $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2011. Diluted…
by - October 11, 2012 5:53 pm
Adam & Eats: NeNe’s
On this week’s adventure, I have a very special treat for you. Seldom do we get to eat at an incredibly unique and wonderful restaurant. A place so special that…
by - October 11, 2012 5:15 pm
J.B. Hunt quarterly income up 13.9%
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to find a way to push earnings higher in a tough economy. The company reported Thursday (Oct. 11) that it’s third-quarter revenue was up…
by - October 11, 2012 4:15 pm
Foreclosures coming back to market
In September there were 572 households in Arkansas facing possible foreclosure, according RealtyTrac. Filings were up 12.82% from the year-ago period as the backlog in the pipeline continues to trickle…
by - October 11, 2012 4:06 pm
Tyson recalls chicken wings product
Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 67,269 pounds of packages labeled "Tyson® Any’tizers® Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken WYNGZ", company officials said Thursday (Oct. 11). The product is packed in 25.5-ounces…
by - October 11, 2012 1:09 pm
Minimizing risk
Arkansas leaders know that the continued competition between our state and others for job prospects will always be a big business slugfest. Sometimes we’ll win. Often, we’ll lose. Those are…
by - October 11, 2012 12:42 pm
Fort Smith Museum of History Murder And Mayhem – Toast a Ghost Guided Trolley Tour
by - October 11, 2012 9:13 am
Community Shred Event
by - October 10, 2012 9:57 pm
Rice producers sue poultry companies
STUTTGART – Three Arkansas rice producers recently filed suit against five poultry companies and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, alleging that arsenic found in rice came from poultry litter used as fertilizer…