by - February 2, 2014 6:38 pm
After all the controversy this past summer surrounding the proposed high voltage transmission line planned by Southwestern Electric Power Company through the Ozarks, there is a new twist to this…
by - February 1, 2014 9:18 am
A speech by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Friday night (Jan. 31) in Hot Springs seemed less like a pep talk to Arkansas Republicans and more like the first of…
by - January 31, 2014 4:36 pm
America's Car-Mart announced the opening of its 130th dealership on Friday, (Jan. 31). The dealership is located in Altus, Okla., and will be managed by Jonathan Bottoms. The Atlus location…
by - January 31, 2014 3:42 pm
Not that Tyson Foods needs the help, but the meat giant could see some benefit from the packing plant closure announced by National Beef on Friday (Jan. 31). Kansas City-based…
by - January 31, 2014 2:35 pm
Sam’s Club confirmed last week it was restructuring its in-club operations, trimming 2,300 middle management and hourly job across its U.S. operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said today (Jan. 31) the…
by - January 31, 2014 2:16 pm
The fundraising gap is getting closer for two Hot Springs Republicans vying to replace U.S. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, in Congress. Businessman Tommy Moll reported raising only $142,000 during the fourth…
by - January 31, 2014 2:03 pm
Arkansas Department of Education commissioner Tom Kimbrell met with the Fayetteville School Board on Thursday night.
by - January 31, 2014 11:42 am
In typical, non-ceremonial fashion Tyson Foods shareholders held their 51st annual meeting in Springdale on Friday morning (Jan.31). The investors had plenty to celebrate with a new record stock price,…
by - January 31, 2014 8:04 am
The earnings report to be issued on Doug McMillon’s 20th day on the job as the new Wal-Mart CEO may not be pretty. Wal-Mart Stores Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley…
by - January 31, 2014 7:05 am
Fiscal first quarter net income for Springdale-based Tyson Foods was $254 million, well ahead of the $173 million in the first quarter of 2013 and outpacing the consensus Wall Street…
by - January 31, 2014 6:07 am
Thoughts on the soon-to-be new top boss at Wal-Mart Stores, the political fight over the federal farm bill, Northwest Arkansas tax collections and Costco wages are part of the Northwest…
by - January 30, 2014 5:19 pm
Ben McLintock has joined Arvest Asset Management as the regional investment officer in the Springdale market in the branch at 3858 South Thompson Ave. Arvest Bank in Springdale President Lisa…
by - January 30, 2014 4:26 pm
Tyson Foods is expected to release healthy first quarter earnings of 64 cents a share on Friday (Jan. 31) ahead of the market opening. This would equal about $226 million…
by - January 30, 2014 3:03 pm
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Summit Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary Summit…
by - January 30, 2014 2:49 pm
The Jones Center is an energy cow eating up almost $570,000 in annual utility costs. The lights alone burn through $30,000 per month. But that’s about to change with help…
by - January 30, 2014 10:38 am
Wal-Mart’s board of directors has outlined the pay structure for the two highest ranking CEOs recently promoted from within the company ranks. The contract details were spelled out in filings…
by - January 30, 2014 9:55 am
Murphy Oil Corp. saw a diminished fourth quarter due to its spin-off of its refinery and retail operations, but its full-year earnings topped $1 billion. For the fiscal year, Murphy…
by - January 30, 2014 9:51 am
Proceeds from the event at the Fayetteville Town Center will go to the J. Thomas May Center for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
by - January 30, 2014 9:20 am
For those wishing to learn about memory care options in Northwest Arkansas for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, Clarity Pointe Fayetteville is hosting an Informational Social at the…
by - January 30, 2014 8:06 am
Acxiom Corp. saw its third quarter net income rise to $15 million, up from $14.5 million one year ago. Revenues also climbed higher to $277.87 million during the quarter, an…
