by - March 11, 2014 11:03 am
Ozark Poetry Slam presents: TLove Smith!
On March 18th, starting at 8 pm Ozark Poetry Slam will host their monthly show at The Stolen Glass. The night will begin with an open mic, followed by a…
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by - March 11, 2014 10:46 am
Proposed federal bill seeks more tornado warning time
Residents often have a few minutes to take action and seek shelter once a tornado warning has been issued. But a piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives…
by - March 11, 2014 10:43 am
Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician…
by - March 11, 2014 10:42 am
Mariachi Los Camperos – Viva Mexico! Viva America!
Recently celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Grammy award winning ensemble celebrates the rich vocal tradition of Mexico with a lively program featuring the country’s most beloved songs. The concert explores…
by - March 11, 2014 10:41 am
P.A.M. Transportation shares rally to new high
Shares of the thinly traded P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. hit a 52-week high on Tuesday (March 11) rising 3% to $23 on heavier than usual trading in the morning session….
by - March 11, 2014 12:18 am
EcoArk Inc. acquires Eco3d
EcoArk Inc., a Rogers-based company focused on sustainability and waste stream recovery, recently acquired Eco3d, a Phoeniz, Ariz.-based firm that provides the integration of 3d technology and 3d digital modeling….
by - March 10, 2014 11:28 pm
The Supply Side briefs, Chiquita Brands merger, Heinz sues Figueroa
• Chiquita Brands and Fyffes to merge Produce giants Chiquita Brands and Fyffes agreed to a merger announced Monday (March 10). The stock-for-stock transaction is expected to result in Chiquita…
by - March 10, 2014 4:32 pm
Optimism builds, hiring expected to grow in NWA small business sector
Jobs continue to be the catalyst that drives Northwest Arkansas' regional economy and for the first time since 2009 the small business sector is more optimistic about future hiring, according…
by - March 10, 2014 4:10 pm
George’s recalls chicken breast from undeclared allergen
Springdale-based George's Inc. recalled approximately 29,200 pounds of seasoned raw chicken breast strips because of a labeling error involving a known allergen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. MSG…
by - March 10, 2014 3:43 pm
Filing period shows GOP, Democratic party strengths, squabbles, strategies
Fielding more candidates and having more contested primaries has the Arkansas GOP in new territory in modern history and experts argue if the trend could be short-lived or permanent as…
by - March 10, 2014 1:21 pm
Study: Biker Rally Means Up To $80 Million in Economic Impact
The nonprofit organization Bikes, Blues & BBQ Inc. announced Monday the results of a new research study showing the economic impact of the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally based in Fayetteville.
by - March 10, 2014 11:32 am
UA’s new university relations chief setting course in first month
If she'd had a career goal starting out two decades ago, Laura Jacobs met it a month ago. Earning a double major in English and communications at the University of…
by - March 10, 2014 10:28 am
Peco Foods to invest $165 million, add 1,000 jobs in NE Arkansas
Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Peco Foods will invest $165 million in the construction of a new fully integrated processing operation near Pocahontas in northeast Arkansas. The operation is expected to employ about…
by - March 10, 2014 9:02 am
Retail imports expected to rise in March after sluggish start in 2014
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 12.4% in March as retailers begin to stock up for the spring and the summer season, according…
by - March 10, 2014 8:47 am
Shields Named Dean of Fulbright College
Interim dean and longtime UA faculty member Todd Shields will begin new job on a permanent basis March 24.
by - March 10, 2014 7:48 am
Northwest Arkansas commercial development picks up steam
Private investment is beginning to trickle back into the commercial real estate sectors in Benton and Washington counties. Several announcements and other pending deals have prompted real estate professionals David…
by - March 9, 2014 1:32 pm
Expect few changes with legislative roster
Expecting big changes for the Arkansas General Assembly down in Little Rock after the 2014 elections? Well, think again. The spate of filings for the May 20 preferential primaries as…
by - March 8, 2014 11:40 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport to raise $500 million in bond underwriting
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. recently entered into an underwriting agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities, Goldman, Sachs and Morgan Stanley on the issuance and sale of $500 million in new…
by - March 8, 2014 10:39 pm
Nielsen sizes up opportunities for private label brands
Roughly $1 out of every $5 spent by consumers goes to private label or store brands. Nielsen recently reported these private label sales hit $112 billion last year and continue…
by - March 8, 2014 6:15 pm
Teacher endorsement sparks war of words between Ross and Hutchinson
Democratic gubernatorial front-runner Mike Ross received the endorsement of the statewide teachers’ union on Saturday and his probable Republican challenger wasted no time tagging Ross with a “liberal” label. Ross…