by - December 12, 2013 8:50 am
Following Merger, Howard Hamilton No Longer With Centennial Bank
Longtime Liberty Bank of Arkansas executive has gone into private business.
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by - December 12, 2013 12:36 am
The Supply Side: Pinnacle Foods, petcare and a new website
• Stock offering priced at Pinnacle Foods Pinnacle Foods Inc. announced the pricing of the secondary offering of 17 million shares of its common stock to be sold by certain…
by - December 11, 2013 11:05 pm
Foreclosure activity remains mixed, re-defaults rise
The foreclosure pace across Arkansas remains mixed as 2013 winds to a close. There were 469 foreclosure filings across the Natural State in November, down 5.25% from the year-ago period,…
by - December 11, 2013 5:09 pm
UA to host upcoming NCAA regional track, gymnastic championships
The University of Arkansas has been selected to host four NCAA postseason championships it was announced on Wednesday. Arkansas will be home to a 2014 and 2016 NCAA Men’s and…
by - December 11, 2013 5:03 pm
Concerts, ballets, and jogs pack the NWA Christmas calendar
It won't be hard to get in the holiday spirit with all of these Christmas concerts, Jingle Bell Jogs and Nutcracker performances. • Ozarks Chorale presents "Holiday in the Hills"…
by - December 11, 2013 12:41 pm
Kansas City Wins Bid for NCAA D-II Football Title Game
The NCAA announced the winning bid Wednesday; Tiger Stadium in Bentonville had been one of three finalist sites considered.
by - December 11, 2013 12:01 pm
November spending slows, consumers may be waiting for better deals
First Data Corporation, a large electronic payments processing company, reports softer spending patterns among consumers so far this holiday season. The report released Wednesday (Dec. 11) found overall retail spending…
by - December 11, 2013 11:50 am
Manufacturing focused website set for early 2014 launch
While many Arkansans have come to know Greg Henderson’s work through his satirical news website Rock City Times, his next venture will be anything but a joke. Henderson is set…
by - December 11, 2013 11:42 am
Walton Family Foundation announces $2.1 million grant for diversity education
The Walton Family Foundation has announced a $2.1 million grant to the University of Arkansas to fund several programs within the College Access Initiative and the Center For Multicultural and…
by - December 11, 2013 10:46 am
Simmons First retiring CEO honored at community event
J. Thomas May came to Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. more than 25 years ago when the bank enterprise was a $500 million operation. $4.5 billion in assets and…
by - December 11, 2013 10:13 am
Tyson expands animal welfare audits
Tyson Foods is expanding its FarmCheck animal welfare program to include its beef and chicken suppliers, according to plans announced in 2012. The company says suppliers must meet the auditing requirements…
by - December 11, 2013 9:46 am
Amazeum announces contribution
The Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation, recently presented a $25,000 check to the Amazeum leadership team that will help the interactive venue be more accessible to children with disabilities. The funds…
by - December 10, 2013 7:23 pm
Execs optimistic on economy; worry about healthcare, regulations
Most of the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas business leaders who responded to an informal survey from The City Wire are optimistic about overall economic conditions in 2014, but worry…
by - December 10, 2013 7:08 pm
Three Hog football players make coaches’ All-SEC team
The kudos continue to come in for a few Razorback football players. Three Razorbacks were recognized on the All-SEC team voted by the conference’s coaches and released Tuesday (Dec. 10)….
by - December 10, 2013 4:32 pm
Johnelle Hunt Recovering From Neck Surgery After Nov. 22 Fall
The entrepreneur and trucking magnate fell at her Rogers home on Nov. 22.
by - December 10, 2013 4:13 pm
‘A lot to accomplish’ in 2014 for Marshals Museum
Jim Dunn said Tuesday (Dec. 10) that the U.S. Marshals Museum leadership and staff have a lot to do in the next few months as they work to meet a…
by - December 10, 2013 11:37 am
Walmart Promotes Cheesewright To Lead International Division
Executive is currently president and CEO of Walmarts currently Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Canada regions.
by - December 10, 2013 9:12 am
Cheesewright to head up Walmart International
Two weeks after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. chose Doug McMillon to be the next CEO beginning Feb. 1, the retail giant has tagged David Cheesewright as president and CEO of the…
by - December 10, 2013 6:47 am
Retail import expectations rise on holiday sales estimates
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.8% in December over the same month last year, and the year should end with an increase…
by - December 9, 2013 5:24 pm
Four Hogs make All-SEC football team
Although not headed to a bowl game for the second consecutive year, there may be some solace in the news that four Razorbacks were recognized on the Associated Press All-SEC…