by - October 31, 2013 4:53 pm
Top retail chiefs to retire
Bloomingdale's Chairman and CEO Michael Gould announced he will exit the job after 22 years of leadership at the upscale retailer. Gould will be succeeded by Tony Spring, 48, who…
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by - October 31, 2013 4:39 pm
Bentonville Doctor Facing Embezzlement Charges
Dr. Ruben Tejada was booked into the Benton County Jail on Thursday and faces an embezzlement charge of theft of property, a Class B felony.
by - October 31, 2013 3:16 pm
Tusk to Tail: Notes on Bielema’s 44% approval rating
The members of Tusk to Tail, who have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives and missed only one game in the past 15 years, have mixed opinions on…
by - October 31, 2013 2:59 pm
Mather chosen an interim director for Main Street Rogers
The board of directors for Main Street Rogers recently announced Dana Mather will serve as the interim director of the nonprofit organization. Mather has served as the organization’s events and…
by - October 31, 2013 2:12 pm
Beebe names 17 to state boards and commissions
The office of Gov. Mike Beebe announced Thursday (Oct. 31) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Tonya Butzlaff, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council….
by - October 31, 2013 2:02 pm
Profits rise at Metropolitan National ahead of merger
Metropolitan National Bank reported third quarter profits of $1.59 million and has pocketed $3.53 million so far this year, according to financial filings with Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made public…
by - October 31, 2013 1:55 pm
Hanna burns brighter with ‘Made in America’ push
The line in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet says “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Nothing could be truer at Hanna’s Candle Company in Fayetteville, which is…
by - October 31, 2013 10:09 am
Pictures with Santa at Northwest Arkansas Mall
Capture your favorite traditional holiday pictures with Santa in Northwest Arkansas Mall’s cheerfully decorated Center Court beginning the evening of Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. through Christmas Eve! Santa will…
by - October 31, 2013 9:54 am
Salvation Army Angel Tree at Northwest Arkansas Mall
As you mark off your holiday shopping list, stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree in front of Sears at Northwest Arkansas Mall from Nov. 4 – Dec. 24 and…
by - October 30, 2013 10:19 pm
JP Clark to seek District 84 House seat
Washington County Justice of the Peace Candy Clark has become the first announced candidate in the race to replace Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, following his announcement that he would forgo…
by - October 30, 2013 7:58 pm
3rd quarter earnings up for Murphy Oil
Pure-play exploration Murphy Oil Corp. posted third quarter net income of $284.8 million, a 25% spike from one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and gas explorer, which spun off…
by - October 30, 2013 7:49 pm
More than $245,000 raised for NWA Loving Choices
Loving Choices Pregnancy Centers of NWA raised $245,044 at its 26th annual fundraising banquet Tuesday (Oct. 29) at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Nearly 900 guests heard a…
by - October 30, 2013 7:38 pm
‘Big’ things are in store for November events in NWA
November brings New York style, a little art history and some "Empty Bowls" to Northwest Arkansas. Rogers Little Theater presents "Don't Dress for Dinner" The Rogers Little Theater will debut…
by - October 30, 2013 7:01 pm
Wal-Mart managers talk fears, innovation and competition
Managers with Wal-Mart Stores are never completely comfortable even as they sit firmly atop the retail world with nearly a half trillion in annual sales. It’s an over-the-shoulder discomfort that…
by - October 30, 2013 6:12 pm
Arkansas Best, Teamsters OK five-year contract
A labor agreement between Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been fully ratified, with savings from wage and benefit reductions possibly helping the company to avoid…
by - October 30, 2013 5:04 pm
Asa narrowly leads Ross, Tea Party unfavorable
A third poll conducted in October indicates a narrow lead by Republican Asa Hutchinson over Democrat Mike Ross in Arkansas’ gubernatorial race – with Hutchinson showing an advantage among Independent…
by - October 30, 2013 2:01 pm
OCC Lifts Consent Order for United Bank
The Springdale bank also announced Wednesday record earnings for the nine months ended Sept. 30.
by - October 30, 2013 9:57 am
NCAA Considering Bentonville To Host D-II Football Title Game
The NCAA will name Bentonvilles Tiger Stadium today as one of its three finalists to host the Division II National Football Championship Game.
by - October 30, 2013 7:51 am
Graen exits Wal-Mart to lead Crossmark Collaboration Center
Mike Graen has spent nearly three decades in the collaboration business working both sides of the equations solved regularly by retailer and suppliers. Most recently Graen spent 3.5 years as…
by - October 29, 2013 11:36 pm
New Mexico Gov. Martinez addresses Arkansas GOP
A potential leader in the rehab of a national Republican Party somewhat staggered by the recent federal government shutdown was in Fort Smith on Tuesday (Oct. 29) to explain that…