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Fed to taper in January amid improving economy

The Federal Reserve affirmed its outlook for stronger GDP growth in 2014, and said Wednesday it will reduce – or “taper” – its injection of $40 billion into the U.S….

Bentonville unveils redevelopment plan for downtown area

Bentonville is known across the region as a city on the rise – leading the metro area in new home sales, building permits and often sales tax revenue growth, while…

Foundation seeks to build medical school in Fort Smith

Some of the revenue from the 2009 purchase of Fort Smith-based Sparks Health System could be used to help build and operate a medical school in Fort Smith and generate…

Syntroleum outlines acquisition upside

Shareholders of Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. were encouraged Wednesday (Dec. 18) to approve the proposed $40 million acquisition by Renewable Energy Group. They were told to expect a payout equaling $4.04…

Shareholder lawsuit against Wal-Mart allowed to proceed

A shareholder-derivative lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores and key officers of the global retailer may move forward, according to an opinion issued Wednesday (Dec. 18) by a three-judge panel with the…

Ethics Commission says Darr misspent more than $44,000

The Arkansas Ethics Commission released a staff report on Wednesday (Dec. 18) alleging that Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., misspent more than $44,000 in both campaign and public funds. The…

HP to return 200 jobs to Conway operation

Less than six months after around 500 layoffs at their Conway facility, Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday (Dec. 18) announced plans to establish a “regional industry development center” that would add approximately…

Report: Darr Misspent $44,000 in Campaign Funds

The Arkansas Ethics Commission must now decide if there is probable cause to issue any sanctions against the Arkansas lieutenant governor.

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McMath, UA Honors Dean, to Retire This Summer

During McMaths tenure as dean, student enrollment in the Honors College grew by 44 percent.

Watershed Agency, Tyson Foods Celebrate 20-Year Partnership

The Springdale company donated 30,000 pounds of food to the Little Rock organization on Dec. 17.

UAFS vice chancellor named director of Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

Dr. Marta Loyd, vice chancellor for university advancement at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, has resigned her UAFS job to accept a position as executive director of the…

Home investment heats up, consumers lay down cash

Consumers may not be freely spending money on non-tangibles, but 2013 marked a turnaround year for investments in the old homestead, with an uptick in renovations that some economists say…

Tyson Foods again cited by OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited Tyson Foods for four workplace violations in its Hutchison, Kan., facility following a June 17 accident. The meat giant faces $147,000…

Renewable Energy Group to acquire Syntroleum

The cash burn at Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. could soon be over as Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced plans to acquire the Tulsa-based energy company, pending shareholder approval. Syntroleum is…

Arkansas tourism officials announce 2014 Henry Awards nominees

The nominees for the 2014 Henry Awards have been announced, with several cities and groups from the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas making the list. The celebration, which honors…

Springdale Public School District is awarded $25 million federal grant

The Springdale Public School District has received a $25.878 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding was awarded as part of the Race to the Top’s District…

Epoxyn to add 50 new jobs in Mountain Home

Officials with Epoxyn Products announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Mountain Home and create 50 new jobs. Epoxyn is a Hamilton Scientific company and a…

UA researchers develop assessment system for mobile POS technologies

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a risk-assessment tool to help retailers implement mobile point-of-sale technologies, according to a UA statement issued Tuesday (Dec. 17). Their study identifies…

Seneca Foods seeks to acquire Allens out of bankruptcy

Siloam Springs-based Allens Foods could soon be gobbled up by Seneca Foods Corporation as the New York-based fruit and vegetable manufacturer entered into an asset purchase agreement for $148 million…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson