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Pryor, Cotton race reflects new political landscape

The 2014 general election is about 17 months away, but that has not stopped the race for U.S. Senate from kicking into high gear even before tonight's (Aug. 6) announcement…

U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton is officially in the U.S. Senate race

After months of speculation and with great fanfare, U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, threw his hat in the 2014 U.S. Senate race, challenging incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Pryor (D), whom…

Veterans Affairs Sec. Shinseki visits Wal-Mart

U.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki made a quick stop in Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday (Aug. 6) to talk jobs with Wal-Mart’s Bill Simon, perhaps one of the nation’s…

Charlie Collins preps for Arkansas Lt. Gov. race

Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, is ready to enter the race for Arkansas Lt. Governor – yet another political move caused the domino effect created by U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton. The…

Owner financing of homes comes with risks

It is no secret that lending institutions have been forced to tighten requirements since the financial crisis of 2008. But a little-discussed financing mechanism known as owner financing, or seller…

Chaffee Crossing in running for Arkansas Veterans Home

Chaffee Crossing is in the running, along with Benton, Jacksonville and Russellville, for a new Arkansas Veterans Home. According to Ivy Owen, executive director of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority,…

Historic Harrison Hotel on the Market for $1.8M

Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs has owned the property since November.

Walton College and J.B. Hunt host a supply chain forum

Nearly 300 sales executives from across the United States who work for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. attended the company’s supply chain forum July 30 – Aug. 1 on the…

The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier briefs

• Advantage Sales makes acquisition  Advantage Sales & Marketing announced the acquisition of Program Sales Inc., a food brokerage company focused on meat, seafood, deli and bakery clients and customers….

Crystal Bridges names 2013-2014 Tyson scholars

Officials with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Monday (Aug. 5) announced its slate of 2013-2014 Tyson Scholars, expanding this year’s roster to five fellowships. Last fall, Crystal Bridges…

Democrats come out hard against Tom Cotton

U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, has not even formally announced he will run for the U.S. Senate, but that has not stopped Democrats and his likely opponent from attacking his…

Fuel efficiency not a top factor for area car buyers

A recent report by an auto industry organization says that fuel efficiency standards in new cars are at their highest numbers in years, but that is not necessarily translating into…

Beebe names 35 to Arkansas boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe announced Monday (Aug. 5) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Maxine Allen, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. Appointment expires June…

Quarterly Business Luncheon Set September 12 at UA

Kathy Deck will lead a presentation on business highlights from the second quarter of 2013, key economic trends and projections.

Tyson shares rally on strong profits, bright outlook

Tyson management expects better food service demand, strong retail sales and improving international metrics to propel profits higher in 2014, building momentum in this last quarter of 2013. The meat…