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Bahn Moving on From Arkansas Business

Veteran journalist to report business for Democrat-Gazette.

Celebrate Arkansas Magazine Moving HQ to Bentonville

Publication will office from Bentonville Train Station building.

Washington Co. in Line for Increase in Liquor Permits

The number is based on the countys population increase recorded in the 2010 Census.

Core Brewing Products Hard to Find in Springdale

Springdale brewer, liquor executive seem to be at odds.

Forty Under 40 Honorees Have Made An Impression

The task of narrowing down an impressive group of recommendations this year was a tough one.

The right person

According to the math, hiring the right person for a job is more important to a small business’ success than a large business. Here’s the math. An owner of a…

The power struggle

Off to the eastern edge of Arkansas’ great Northwest, a battle has been brewing that recently took a rare “conservationist turn,” thanks to the often maligned U.S. Army Corps of Engineers….

Gov. Beebe endorses Mike Ross for Governor

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) endorsed Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross on Saturday (Aug. 17) at the State Capitol in Little Rock. The endorsement comes as little surprise as Beebe…

Fayetteville educators return to cheers, surprise gifts

Fayetteville educators and administrators gathered Friday (Aug. 16) to celebrate new additions to Fayetteville High School and prepare for the district's new school year. But the 26th Annual Fayetteville Teachers…

Cupcake-a-Palooza

UA Tabs Henderson State AD for Fundraising Role

Kale Gober will lead development efforts for the athletic department as well as serve as a member of the UA office of advancement.

James Nixon hired as Siloam Springs airport manager

The City of Siloam Springs has hired James Nixon as the new airport manager. Nixon will start in the position Sept. 2. City officials interviewed several candidates and announce Friday…

Wal-Mart looks to trade gift cards for gadgets

Wal-Mart said this week it will take unwanted iPhone, Galaxy S3 or other electronic gadgets in exchange for gift cards that can be spent in its stores or online. The…

Work begins on Hogs baseball and track indoor training building

Construction of the University of Arkansas’ new Baseball and Track Indoor Training Facility is officially underway even as funding is still being raised for the $9.6 million project. According to…

Fort Smith Plant Recognized by Arkansas Department of Labor

Gerdau steel mill presented with Million Work Hour Award.

Kayak Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn to kayak? Here is your chance to learn from an official kayak instructor for the American Canoe Association (ACA). Participants will learn all aspects…

Group says health care law will improve overall health

Many Fort Smith area residents got their first introduction to the Affordable Care Act through a presentation at St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday night (Aug. 15). The session,…

Texas hearing aid group sues Wal-Mart

Members of the Texas Hearing Aid Association have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. based on claims that the world's largest retailer sells hearing aids without the…

Second lawsuit filed challenging state liquor law

Benton County resident Robert McCurry filed suit this week against the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division after his application for a liquor store permit was denied last month. The case…

Wal-Mart expands site-to-store effort; tests lockers in D.C.

Wal-Mart Stores continues to integrate its e-commerce platform with stores to create what company officials hope is a unique shopping experience. Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said the company recently…

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report