by - November 22, 2013 10:18 am
Arkansas’ October jobless rate rises to 7.5%
Arkansas’ jobless rate rose to 7.5% in October, the highest level for the year, thanks primarily to the largest number of unemployed in the state in the past 20 months…
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by - November 22, 2013 9:31 am
“Green Friday”
Find that Priceless Gift of “Connection” on Green Friday at Hobbs State Park According to Rebekah Penny, interpreter at Hobbs State Park, “Instead of stressing out about finding a…
by - November 22, 2013 9:00 am
The Burlsworth Trophy Awards Luncheon
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by - November 22, 2013 6:35 am
The Friday Wire: Burning cash and white-collar crime
A corporate disagreement over an alternative fuel plant, new jobs for Springdale and the redemption of a former fallen Arkansas political star are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire…
by - November 22, 2013 12:00 am
Wal-Mart speaks out on proposed holiday protests
Union-backed groups and individuals announced Thursday (Nov. 21) a series of protests planned at Wal-Mart Stores on Black Friday and at the home office on Friday (Nov. 22), the one…
by - November 21, 2013 9:48 pm
Tusk To Tail: Picking a Hog upset and the 2014 season
You can listen to the so-called Razorback and college football experts on radio and TV, or you can soak up the intelligence from a group of tailgaters who have followed…
by - November 21, 2013 8:46 pm
Razorback baseball team adds 15 new players
The University of Arkansas baseball team added 15 players during the early signing period, as announced on Thursday (Nov. 21) by head coach Dave Van Horn. “I think this is…
by - November 21, 2013 8:00 pm
NWACC public relations team garners awards
Members of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s public relations and marketing team received six awards in the District 4 Medallion Awards competition conducted by the National Council for Marketing & Public…
by - November 21, 2013 4:38 pm
Wal-Mart eager to test convenience store model
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. knows it needs a lesson or two in consumer convenience. It’s true the behemoth’s supercenter offers one type of convenience — one-stop shopping. But weaker customer traffic…
by - November 21, 2013 11:20 am
Chuy’s Rogers adopts partnership with NWA Sunshine School
Chuy’s, the Austin-based restaurant opening in Rogers in January, announced its Northwest Arkansas charity partnership with the Sunshine School and Development Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and enriching…
by - November 21, 2013 11:14 am
Vietnamese furniture manufacturer to open operation in Morrilton
Vinh Long, a Vietnamese furniture manufacturer, will invest $5 million to locate an operation in an existing building in Morrilton that will employ 75 people. The company, which produces home…
by - November 21, 2013 10:38 am
Freight reports present mixed economic outlook
Optimism was the theme of an American Trucking Associations’ economic report, but a broader index that measures shipments and freight expenditures delivered a sour note on future economic conditions. The…
by - November 21, 2013 10:36 am
Downtown appeal continues with ongoing development
Since Director of Community Development Troy Galloway came to work for the city of Bentonville about 18 years ago, the idea of rehabilitating the downtown area has been a priority….
by - November 21, 2013 9:16 am
Arkansas home sales rise, prices trend lower
The pace of home sales in Arkansas’ four largest metro areas continues an impressive rise toward the end of 2013, but the average home price is trending lower thanks to…
by - November 21, 2013 9:16 am
Celebrate Little Moments
by - November 21, 2013 8:03 am
Celebrate Little Moments with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas
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by - November 20, 2013 6:53 pm
Crystal Bridges expands operating hours
A high attendance and requests from visitors to access the museum earlier has prompted Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to expand its hours beginning Nov. 23. On Saturdays and Sundays,…
by - November 20, 2013 6:30 pm
City of Fayetteville promotes Partain
Cheryl Partain is the new billing and collections manager for the city of Fayetteville. She has been the city’s financial analyst since 2005 and has worked in the accounting field…
by - November 20, 2013 6:14 pm
Biggest lessons listed for new Wal-Mart suppliers
Getting a product on the shelf at Wal-Mart can be one of biggest highlights of a career. It’s been compared to finding the Holy Grail because the mass retailer can…
by - November 20, 2013 5:22 pm
Coughlin joins Grand Savings Bank
Tommy Coughlin IV, has been hired by Grand Savings Bank as a loan officer. Coughlin will manage business and consumer lending as part of Grand Savings Bank’s growth in Northwest…