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The education-jobs link

Students in the Bentonville, Fayetteville and Greenwood School districts, in four consecutive annual reports (2005-08) produced by our economic think tank earned 'A' grades for their performance on standardized national…

Wal-Mart unveils sneak peek at holiday deals

Just two days before Wal-Mart reports its much anticipated earnings, the retail giant announced it will pull out all the stops ahead of Black Friday. This year Wal-Mart is expanding…

Cargill to donate 11,000 turkeys

For the 2013 holiday season, Wichita-based Cargill Value Added Meats which operates Cargill’s U.S. turkey business, has made a commitment to donate more than 11,000 turkeys to food banks, the…

Come Morning Film Screening

Join us for screening of the Arkansas-made film, Come Morning, on December 5, 2013 at 7pm at the Rogers Malco Towne Cinema, 621 North 46th Street, Rogers , AR 72756….

We have arrived

For years I have been saying in jest that if Fort Smith isn’t careful we will become the next Pine Bluff. We’ve arrived, at least in one ranking. The website…

Arkansas tax credit program drawing scrutiny

A new tax credit program passed during the 2013 legislative session of the Arkansas General Assembly has caused concern within the agency that has been tasked with overseeing the program….

Crystal Bridges reflects on two years, million-plus visits

One of the more interesting lessons learned during the first two years of operations at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville is that the door handle labels reading…

Rep. Cotton: Fight to defund Obamacare is not over

The fight over the Affordable Care Act is not over. At least according to U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle. Cotton, who is in his first term representing the 4th District…

Wal-Mart pushes service support on Veterans Day

Megan Anthony is an example, according to Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of the retailer’s pledge to hire and support military veterans. Wal-Mart is the nation’s largest private employers of service men…

Amazon promises Sunday delivery with help of USPS

Amazon.com Inc. is working with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages on Sunday, starting in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas in time for this holiday season. …

Tyson Foods Donates $1 Million to The Jones Center

The gift will be paid over the next five years and used for general operating expenses.

Arkansas Best posts net income of $13.9 million (Updated)

It would be an understatement to say the equity market liked Arkansas Best Corp.’s quarterly results posted Monday (Nov. 11). Shares surged higher by $4.10 – up more than 15%…

Bella Vista Inventor Trusts in IsoTruss

Larry Robertson recently acquired exclusive worldwide rights to an incredibly strong and lightweight building material that he believes will change the world.

Plymouth Properties

Two commercial assets of bankrupt Little Rock real estate developer Steve Clary, who is on his way to prison for mail fraud, were recently sold for less than half the price Clary paid for them.

Arvest Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Fayetteville Branch

The new, more spacious branch is at 2389 N. College Ave.

Childrens Boutiques On The Rise In NWA

Upscale childrens clothing stores thrive in spite of the lackluster economy.

Dickson Street Unites to Endorse Lights, WAC Expansions

Dickson Street Merchants Association members are pushing for Fayetteville residents to pass three ballot measures they say would boost the local economy.