by - July 31, 2013 3:01 pm
Brandon Barber Pleads Guilty to Three Counts
U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge said the maximum prison time for Barbers charges is 45 years behind bars, to be determined at a separate sentencing hearing.
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by - July 31, 2013 1:09 pm
Rep. Baird to seek Treasurer’s office; Dem chair steps down
Duncan Baird and Will Bond ensured that not all the political news on Wednesday (July 31) was about U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, entering the U.S. Senate race and Arkansas…
by - July 31, 2013 12:33 pm
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr readies for a 4th District bid
How close can a person get to confirming their intention to run for an office without actually saying yes? Pretty darn close, it turns out. Just ask Lt. Gov. Mark…
by - July 31, 2013 9:45 am
Research: Consumer spending on the rise
Consumers continue to reach into their pockets and spend more for transportation, food, alcoholic beverages and their homes. But according to a new report from Mintel they aren’t spending as…
by - July 31, 2013 8:55 am
Cobb-Vantress Signs Joint Venture Agreement in China
The joint venture company will be 85 percent owned by Cobb, with an initial production target of five million parents a year.
by - July 30, 2013 11:32 pm
Retail supplier job market comes full circle
Some of the most demanding and highest paying jobs in Northwest Arkansas can be found in the Wal-Mart supplier community. In any given month there is between 80 to 100…
by - July 30, 2013 7:43 pm
Cobb Vantress inks deal for major stake in China firm
Tyson Foods’ subsidiary Cobb-Vantress said it signed a joint venture agreement with China-based Hubei Tong Xing Agriculture Co., an integrated chicken company. The Siloam Springs-based poultry breeder will produce and…
by - July 30, 2013 5:12 pm
NWA jobless rate rises to 5.7% in June
The Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate rose in June, with the continued rise in the number of employed not enough to counter the record growth in the workforce size. The…
by - July 30, 2013 4:48 pm
Curtis Coleman to stay in GOP gubernatorial primary
Contrary to the murmurs of political insiders on both sides of the aisle, Republican businessman Curtis Coleman said Tuesday (July 30) he is not leaving the governor's race. But that…
by - July 30, 2013 4:30 pm
BOK Financial Announces New Chief Executives
Tuesday’s announcement marks the first leadership change at BOK Financial in more than 20 years.
by - July 30, 2013 2:20 pm
ERC presents Geri Jewell, author, actress and disability advocate to celebrate ERC’s 50th Anniversary
Elizabeth Richardson Center to celebrate 50th Anniversary by welcoming disabilities advocate, author and actress, Geri Jewell The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary by welcoming Geri…
by - July 30, 2013 2:16 pm
Community Health Systems to Buy Health Management Associates
$3.9 billion deal will include facilities in Fort Smith and Van Buren.
by - July 30, 2013 11:31 am
Survey: School boundaries matter to homebuyers
As the school bells are set to ring within a month, families on the move strongly consider school district boundaries when choosing their new homes. A recent study by Realtor.com…
by - July 30, 2013 7:49 am
HMA to be acquired by CHS in $7.6 billion deal
Health Management Associates, the parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, is being acquired by Community Health Systems, according to a…
by - July 30, 2013 7:45 am
Report: Federal Trials for Brandon Barber Canceled
The former Northwest Arkansas will appear in federal court Wednesday to change his plea.
by - July 29, 2013 10:13 pm
Tyson’s partner Syntroleum at a crossroads
Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. recently retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to assess the potential strategies to raise shareholder value. On the table is Syntroleum’s 50% interest in the Dynamic Fuels joint…
by - July 29, 2013 8:17 pm
Home renovations, additions on the rise
As the economy shows signs of improving, one sign is that more people in Northwest Arkansas are willing to spend money on renovations and additions to their home. City planning…
by - July 29, 2013 7:43 pm
McKeown rejoins CJRW as chief public relations officer
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, the Little Rock-based advertising, marketing, and public relations firm has named Richard McKeown senior vice president and chief public relations officer, effective immediately. McKeown was previously…
by - July 29, 2013 6:34 pm
Car-Mart opens dealership No. 126
America’s Car-Mart stretched its footprint a little further east opening a dealership in Rome, Ga., this week. It’s the second location in the Peach State and No. 126 for the…
by - July 29, 2013 6:21 pm
Hutchinson’s Herculean challenge
The proofreaders for the Mike Ross gubernatorial inauguration invitations have been hired and called in to work early. Such were some of the early notes from the conventional political wisdom…