by - January 9, 2014 9:19 am
Judge Approves Seneca Foods $148M Bid for Allens
Allens filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late October, and at the time said it would explore strategic alternatives.
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by - January 8, 2014 11:09 pm
Marilyn Bielema, honorary co-chair for Ozark Race for the Cure
The Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen announced Marilyn Bielema, mother of Arkansas Razorback Head Football Coach Bret Bielema, will join Shelley McMillon as an honorary co-chair for the 2014…
by - January 8, 2014 10:57 pm
Vigil named outreach director at Clarity Pointe, Fayetteville
Clarity Pointe Fayetteville, an assisted living community dedicated to the care and treatment of Alzheimer’s in Northwest Arkansas, appoints Linda Vigil as director of community outreach. The facility is under…
by - January 8, 2014 10:43 pm
Costco’s Jim Sinegal to accept top award from NRF
The National Retail Federation announced Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco, as its choice for this year’s gold medal honor. The award will be presented at the annual convention to be…
by - January 8, 2014 10:17 pm
JBU tagged by U.S. News for top 100 online program
John Brown University report its online bachelor program has been named one of the top 100 programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine released the…
by - January 8, 2014 9:40 pm
Wal-Mart slow to roll out new replenishment system
Replenishment is key to driving improved sales for suppliers of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and while the retail giant has invested heavily in a new system for replenishment and inventory control,…
by - January 8, 2014 7:01 pm
Bankruptcy court approves Seneca’s $148 million bid for Allens
Seneca Foods is one step closer to purchasing the canning division of Allens Inc., as the $148 million stalking horse bid for the Siloam Springs company was approved by bankruptcy…
by - January 8, 2014 6:27 pm
NWA, Fort Smith area legislators unsure about Darr impeachment
While Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., over his admitted ethics violations stemming from misspending of nearly $44,000 in campaign and state funds and…
by - January 8, 2014 6:02 pm
Corporate parent set to change for Sparks, Summit hospitals
It’s official. Barring a surprise rejection from federal regulators, Community Health Systems will by the end of January be the new corporate parent of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith…
by - January 8, 2014 4:21 pm
Acxiom begins mid-management layoffs
Acxiom Corp. began a round of layoffs this week that corporate leaders suggested would be forthcoming when they last reported earnings. According to Talk Business sources, roughly 50 workers –…
by - January 8, 2014 3:55 pm
Calls increase to Arkansas human trafficking hotline
Since new laws went into effect last year to improve Arkansas' laws combatting human trafficking, calls to the human trafficking hotline, hosted by the Polaris Project, have increased significantly. Minority…
by - January 8, 2014 3:26 pm
Shatner, Kix and Runaway tuxes invade NWA
William Shatner and Kix Brooks are coming to town, opera takes "Flight," and tuxes are on the run in Northwest Arkansas this January. Opera Fayetteville Presents "Flight" Opera Fayetteville will…
by - January 8, 2014 2:06 pm
NWA jobless rate drops to 4.8% in November
The November jobless rate in Northwest Arkansas fell to 4.8% from 5.1% in October, the first time since November 2012 that the rate has been below 5%. The region also…
by - January 8, 2014 12:08 pm
Bankrate survey says Obamacare raising premiums
The impact of health coverage through Obamacare was touted as a way to cap rising insurance costs and provide benefits to the masses of uninsured. But as 2014 gets under…
by - January 8, 2014 7:02 am
Legislative panel hears more on UA deficit controversy
Conflicting testimony about deficit spending at the University of Arkansas was again heard before a legislative group. A state audit found deficits in the UA Division of Advancement’s budget of…
by - January 7, 2014 10:26 pm
Studies show Arkansas with more outbound than inbound migration
Jobs have a direct correlation with population migration across the country each year. But while Northwest Arkansas’ employment growth is better than average, it’s not enough to move the needle…
by - January 7, 2014 2:14 pm
Darr rejects calls to resigns, says mistakes were ‘unintentional’
Anyone who thought Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., would resign from office Tuesday (Jan. 7) was mistaken. In a lengthy statement, Darr said he was not only staying put but…
by - January 7, 2014 1:31 pm
Allens’ creditors object to Seneca’s bid terms
Creditors of Allens Inc. lined up before U.S. bankruptcy judge Ben Barry on Monday (Jan. 6) objecting to several matters involving the stalking horse bid made by Seneca Foods on…
by - January 7, 2014 1:30 pm
Spending Spree Nets Charges For Former Fayetteville Businessman
Andrew Judkins has been charged in U.S. District Court with bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.
by - January 7, 2014 8:01 am
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