by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Bank Buzz
Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla., hopes to open its second full-service Arkansas branch in June.
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by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Scott Sells Pinnacle Residence
Former Walmart CEO Lee Scott and his wife Linda have sold their home in Rogers for $1.9 million.
by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Eco-Erroneous
When Whispers heard that Steve Rehbock, owner of Saddlebock Brewery in Springdale, had been named an Eco-Hero by the Arkansas Green Guide, our first-blush reaction was this: Really?
by - March 16, 2014 11:22 pm
The Supply Side briefs: B&G Foods promotes Sands, General Mills gives lower guidance
• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks. Sands joined B&G Foods in…
by - March 16, 2014 3:49 pm
Hutchinson says private option ‘law of the land,’ seeks reforms
With the funding secured for the next fiscal year, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson says he will support the private option because it is the “law of the land,” but…
by - March 16, 2014 3:41 pm
AEDC director supports Arkansas minimum wage hike
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, calling it a “jobs creator.” Tennille, who was…
by - March 16, 2014 3:08 pm
There is little the U.S. can do about Crimea
In those quarters where Obama-bashing is a sport, the situation in Ukraine has given conservative commentators on Fox News and elsewhere more ammunition to bash President Obama. The tone has…
by - March 16, 2014 2:43 pm
Wal-Mart opens first Walmart to Go convenience store
After more than a year of planning, the Walmart to Go convenience-store format quietly opened in Bentonville on Saturday (March 15), with the grand opening set for March 19. Store…
by - March 16, 2014 11:52 am
Pig kissing to put $575,000 into diabetes research, support
Kissing pigs is generally encouraged here in Northwest Arkansas Razorback country, but on Saturday night (March 15), it was for a good cause. More than 1,700 people attended the 12th…
by - March 15, 2014 12:25 pm
Johnelle Hunt honored for ongoing contributions to region, and beyond
Around 1,000 people applauded the philanthropic contributions of Johnelle Hunt as she humbly accepted the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Award on Friday Night (March 14) at the Hammons…
by - March 14, 2014 3:43 pm
Ecclesia College, NWACC adopt transfer agreement
Officials at Ecclesia College in Springdale and NorthWest Arkansas Community College have signed an agreement that provides a seamless, personalized transfer system for NWACC students to complete their bachelor’s degree…
by - March 14, 2014 12:27 pm
Wal-Mart and its foundation offer grants to grow manufacturing initiatives
Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart…
by - March 14, 2014 11:52 am
NWA GiveCamp volunteers needed
Organizers are seeking volunteers and donations to assist with GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas, a 54-hour, weekend event to assist nonprofit organizations needing the help of technology professionals. Phyl Amerine, who is…
by - March 14, 2014 11:09 am
State, Northwest Arkansas Real Estate Market Hot in January
Based on the number of new and existing homes sold and the value of those sales in January compared to the same month in 2013, Benton County is at the top and Washington County is third in the state, which had an overall increase in sales and value in the January-to-January comparison.
by - March 14, 2014 8:06 am
Dennis Smiley Resigns as President, CEO of Arvest Benton County
Scott Grigsby, a regional executive for Arvest Bank, is serving as the interim president until a new local president is in place.
by - March 14, 2014 6:13 am
The Friday Wire: Another marijuana push and selling good stuff
A second shot at attempting to legalizing medical marijuana in Arkansas, notes on the new PR chief at the University of Arkansas, and the estimated growth of small business in…
by - March 13, 2014 6:32 pm
Arkansas medical marijuana advocate thinks measure is a ‘shoe in’
While the race between Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor for the U.S. Senate is getting a lot of attention, at least one other race is bound to create a buzz….
by - March 13, 2014 5:44 pm
NWA mayors talk leadership, opportunities and growing pains
Pizza, Mexican food and a snoring wife are what keeps local mayors up at night. At least those were the comical responses to the first question asked of four Northwest…
by - March 13, 2014 5:14 pm
Tyson Foods names new president for its Mexican business unit
Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Rick Thomason to president and general manager of Tyson de Mexico, the company’s oldest international business. In his new role, Thomason will…
by - March 13, 2014 4:30 pm
Rick Thomason Named President, GM of Tyson de Mexico
Thomason joined Tysons corporate cost accounting group in 1991 and has held many different positions within the finance and accounting group during his career.