by - August 28, 2013 10:49 am
JBU College of Business Renamed to Honor Soderquist
New $2 million endowment includes $1 million from Soderquist Family Foundation, $1 million anonymous match.
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by - August 28, 2013 9:28 am
Local luncheon features business author Joe Calhoon
Joe Calhoon, an author and business growth expert, will present his 1Hour2Plan speech to local business leaders and entrepreneurs next month. The luncheon is set for 11 a.m., on Wednesday,…
by - August 27, 2013 10:30 pm
Wal-Mart remains committed to India
News that Wal-Mart has applied the brakes to its India expansion is no indication the retailer has gotten cold feet, despite a management shake-up and an ongoing investigation tied to…
by - August 27, 2013 6:54 pm
Wal-Mart expands benefits to include same-sex couples
The nation’s largest private employer — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. — expanded the parameters of its company benefit package to include spouses of full-time employees and domestic partners. A postcard was…
by - August 27, 2013 5:54 pm
Sens. Files, Lindsey seek balance in ethics reform
Even though the Arkansas Ethics Commission has admitted to being "spread pretty thin," senators on both sides of the aisle say the best approach to ethics reform would be to…
by - August 27, 2013 5:26 pm
Arkansas River system in need of modernization
The U.S. Corps of Engineers says some infrastructure on the navigable Arkansas River is becoming critically old, with a waterway official suggesting a modernization investment could run as much as…
by - August 27, 2013 2:50 pm
Wal-Mart to Include Same-Sex Partners in Company Benefits
Full-time associates spouses and domestic partners will be eligible for coverage in the companys medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness or accident plans.
by - August 26, 2013 11:54 pm
NWA lures new restaurants despite mixed U.S. data
In the past six weeks, eight permits have been filed with the state health department for new restaurants looking to locate in Northwest Arkansas. Cracker Barrel, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Azul…
by - August 26, 2013 7:34 pm
Tusk to Tail: The season’s second half … ignore the score, tailgate on!
In the first part of our tailgater’s preview, Tusk to Tail spanned more than 5,500 miles in six weeks to follow the Hogs. We predicted that the Razorbacks burst out…
by - August 26, 2013 6:52 pm
UA releases details on firing of John Diamond
University of Arkansas officials on Monday defended the sudden decision to end the employment of Associate Vice Chancellor of University Relations John Diamond, with UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart saying…
by - August 26, 2013 6:14 pm
Arvest, NWA Naturals launch food campaign
Arvest Bank and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are working together to kick off a "1 Million Meals" campaign to help feed those who are hungry. In September, Arvest Bank will…
by - August 26, 2013 5:39 pm
Tyson stock tumbles on downgrade
Investors of Tyson Foods got cold feet on Monday (Aug. 26) amid concerns of steep production increases that will most certainly pressure poultry margins in the coming quarters. Shares of…
by - August 26, 2013 2:51 pm
NWA banking sector posts bigger profits
Banks across Benton and Washington counties posted wider profits through the first half of 2013, compared to last year, but it could be 2015 before profit levels normalize, experts said….
by - August 26, 2013 12:32 pm
More help needed to review campaign finance reports
Most Arkansans would probably be surprised to learn that when a candidate files a campaign finance report, there is not a clear process to review their disclosures for compliance. Instead…
by - August 25, 2013 12:49 pm
Hogallejuh!
Hogallejuh, football is finally here. All across Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith region as high school gridiron teams get ready to kick it off this coming week and over…
by - August 25, 2013 11:31 am
Volkswagen enthusiasts bring their toys to Eureka Springs
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Eureka Springs Saturday (Aug. 24) for the parade of Volkswagens, which was the highlight of the 21st annual Volkswagen Festival and Tourcade. The festival…
by - August 25, 2013 10:56 am
Food and ‘hobbies gone wild’ at the Bentonville Farmers Market
The Bentonville Farmers Market was a good place to be on a sunny Saturday (August 24), with a cornucopia of fresh fruits, vegetables, crafts and live entertainment on the Square….
by - August 24, 2013 11:25 am
25-30 attend ‘open carry’ handgun walk in Fort Smith
A widely watched “open carry” walk held Saturday morning (Aug. 24) in Fort Smith was an event the organizers were hoping would not end with a bang. And it didn’t….
by - August 23, 2013 11:41 pm
High-level UA vice chancellor fired (Updated)
The University of Arkansas announced late Friday (Aug. 23) that John Diamond, the associate vice chancellor of university relations, has been fired. His dismissal is another surprise in the university’s…
by - August 23, 2013 3:41 pm
Aliens, Immigrants, and Other Evildoers
What: New Orleans performance artist Jose Torres-Tama will perform his one-person show ALIENS, IMMIGRANTS, AND OTHER EVILDOERS When: Wednesday, September 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: Hillside Auditorium (room 206) on the…