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Home sales remain strong in Arkansas metro markets

It’s a good time to be a Realtor. Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets during the first seven months of 2013 were up more than 11%, and were pushed…

Jobs, Obamacare and Syria top issues of recess visits

The August Recess is over and members of the Arkansas Congressional delegation have returned to Washington. The topic on nearly everybody's mind as Congress reconvenes appears to be President Barack…

USDA to purchase dark meat chicken

Poultry companies like Tyson, Simmons and O.K. Foods should benefit from the U.S. government’s stepped up purchases of dark meat chicken that is now sitting in cold storage. The U.S….

Metropolitan is a real estate play in NWA

The winning bidder for ownership of Metropolitan National Bank — either Ford Financial Fund II, Arvest or Simmons First National Bank — will pick up millions in real estate for…

Gov. Beebe names 31 to boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (Sept. 9) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Richard Anderson, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Athletic Commission. Appointment expires July 15, 2015….

Sparks and Summit Announce New CEO

Charles Stewart, an Alabama native, was most recently the CEO of HMA hospitals Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Twin Rivers Medical Center in Missouri for the past two years.

Tusk to Tail: Samford and Sun produce tailgating delirium

The members of Tusk to Tail have their sanity questioned regularly. As last year’s 4-8 “Season from L.” wore on, we were continuously asked,“Why do you spend so much time…

A color roadmap to Arkansas politics

It’s still very early, but many people have already made bold predictions about the 2014 election cycle based on early polling data. It’s always important to remember that polls are…

Recycling education

While the vocal critics of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality rage on about the lack of public notices of their various permitting corporate hog farms near the Buffalo River,…

Polo in the Ozarks raises more than $100,000

More than 2,000 people turned out Saturday (Sept. 7) for the 24th annual Polo in the Ozarks fundraiser that benefits Life Styles, a nonprofit that helps disabled people become more…

Arkansas film industry promoted by the Seedling Film Association

In a celebration of Arkansas filmmaking, about 100 people gathered at the Matt Miller Studio on the Fayetteville Square Friday night (Sept. 6) to hear what films will be featured…

Arvest, Simmons seek marketshare with Metropolitan deal

Banking consultants said Arvest and Simmons First National Bank have plenty to gain if they were to walk away with 100% ownership of Metropolitan National Bank next week when the…

Arvest Bank Bidding for MNB

Metropolitan National Bank is being offered for sale through the bankruptcy of its holding company, Rogers Bancshares Inc.

Job losses minor with A-10 departure in June 2014

The last of the A-10 aircraft will depart the 188th Fighter Wing in June of next year, according to the fighter wing's commander Col. Mark Anderson who spoke Friday (Sept….

America’s Car-Mart opens store No. 128

America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 128th dealership on Friday (Sept. 6). The dealership is located in Meridian, Miss., and it’s the company’s fifth car lot in Mississippi…

Insure Oklahoma program extended through 2014

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin announced Friday (Sept. 6) that state officials negotiated a one year extension for the Insure Oklahoma program. The program provides health insurance for nearly 30,000 working,…

Fayetteville Tech Company Lands $2 million for Prius Upgrades

The award to APEI is part of a broader, $45 million public-private campaign to enhance sustainability in the auto industry.

Patricia May, Former NWABJ Editor, Dies at 55

Worked for the publication from 1997 to 2000.

Rep. Womack is leaning against action in Syria

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, did not shy away from addressing constituents' questions head-on as he held a town hall meeting at University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's Second Street…

Tusk to Tail: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater? WEEK 2

The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. Each week, they will be asked…

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