by - January 17, 2014 3:15 pm
Tyson delivers 60 pink slips in Iowa meat plant
Tyson Foods, in the midst of shifting some of its processed meat operations in Iowa, said it will lay off about 60 workers from its deli meat plant in Cherokee,…
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by - January 17, 2014 3:01 pm
NWA Fashion Week Planning Move to Bentonville
The week-long event has been held in various Fayetteville venues since its inception two years ago.
by - January 17, 2014 2:48 pm
Rogers Site Identified for Grand Savings Bank Expansion
A legal notice published Friday says the Oklahoma lender has started the process to establish its second location in Benton County.
by - January 17, 2014 2:47 pm
Consumer sentiment dips in January
The preliminary index for consumer sentiment in dipped to 80.4 in January, from 82.5 in December, according to the Thomson/Reuters/University of Michigan report released Friday, Jan. 17. The final survey…
by - January 17, 2014 1:01 pm
Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, A Level Up to benefit from Gus Malzahn award
Fort Smith native and Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn has selected the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club and Springdale-based A Level Up to receive proceeds from an award…
by - January 17, 2014 12:30 pm
Oklahoma Sen. Coburn announces resignation, special election set
One of Oklahoma's most well-known politicians is calling it quits. U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced late Thursday (Jan. 16) that he would resign following the conclusion of the 113th…
by - January 17, 2014 12:30 pm
Intermodal traffic declines, behind auto sector holiday
U.S. rail intermodal traffic declined 8.2% in the week ended Jan. 11 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported. Railroads moved about 236,000 intermodal…
by - January 17, 2014 11:56 am
Creditors report lower delinquency rates
Banking media firm SNL Financial reports that the nation’s largest credit card issuers reported fewer late payments in December, with a 0.8% drop in delinquency rates from the prior month….
by - January 17, 2014 11:19 am
TargetExpress coming to Minnesota
Wal-Mart Stores is not the only retailer looking to win favor with the college-age consumers. It appears Target is planning its first TargetExpress store slated to open in July on…
by - January 17, 2014 11:04 am
APEI Involved in New $140 Million Manufacturing Institute
The initiative will allow APEI to grow its current manufacturing presence.
by - January 17, 2014 10:57 am
Simmons-MNB Consolidates From 21 to 10 Branches in NWA
The consolidation will take effect for consumers on March 22.
by - January 17, 2014 9:56 am
NWARK Blogger Meet Up
This month we will be headed to the offices of the Northwest Arkansas Council. https://www.facebook.com/events/249115668581457/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
by - January 17, 2014 8:28 am
Still Awake Still
The show features the legendary Ms. Ivory Tinklefinger, Queen of Sleep, whose absurd task is to sing the audience to sleep. On a magnificent grand piano, she proudly performs her…
by - January 17, 2014 8:26 am
Compagnie Kafig
As part of the 10×10 series, the Walton Arts Center presents Compagnie Kafig! Käfig’s sensational double bill of Correria and Agwa showcases the all-male ensemble of 11 Brazilian dancers in an…
by - January 17, 2014 6:51 am
The Friday Wire: The Wright move and a Coon Supper
Moving a house from New Jersey to Bentonville, area branch bank closures and a California egg-production law are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Jan. 17. NOTES &…
by - January 16, 2014 8:06 pm
Beebe appoints 29 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Jan. 16) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Ronald Angel, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Appointment expires Oct. 15, 2017. Replaces Roger McClain. Amber…
by - January 16, 2014 7:58 pm
2013 net income up 13% for Bank of the Ozarks
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $24.4 million, an 18.1% increase from $20.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. For…
by - January 16, 2014 6:26 pm
ARK grant helps NWACC offer free courses
A federal grant awarded to NorthWest Arkansas Community College will fund courses designed to empower the unemployed by providing technology courses in fields in high demand by area industries and…
by - January 16, 2014 6:14 pm
NWACC’s Laughton honored for excellence
Jim Laughton, a member of the communication and arts faculty at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, was recently honored with the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. The annual Roueche Excellence…
by - January 16, 2014 5:59 pm
Northwest Arkansas home sales post impressive results in 2013
It wasn’t a record year, but 2013 was the third best year of all time for home sales in Benton and Washington counties, according to Paul Bynum, economist with MountData.com….