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Walton Family Foundation Gives $1.3 Million to Arkansas Public School Groups

Investing in the two organizations is part of the foundations strategy to increase academic performance of the states students.

Tyson details assistance given to Moore, Okla.

Tyson Foods said its disaster relief teams served more than 80,000 meals to survivors and rescue workers in the aftermath of last month’s devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. The meat…

Retailer briefs: Lowe’s acquisition, J.C. Penney staffing

• Lowes to expand its California footprint Lowe's agreed to buy Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp. for $205 million, as the California-based Orchard filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday (June…

The Supply Side briefs: Del-Monte explores sale, Kraft division changes

• Del Monte explore sale Del Monte is reportedly exploring a sale of its canned-food business, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter. The…

Justice Hannah notes threat to judicial system

Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah sees a threatened future for the state’s independent judicial system without a better informed legislature and public as to the role of the…

Sam’s Club ‘Sensory Lab’ tests holiday products

Sam’s Club puts every fresh product sold in its clubs through a rigorous six-step regimen because company officials said its members expect quality, diversity and value in return for their…

Wal-Mart board selects Cash as lead independent director

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Saturday that its board appointed James Cash Jr. as lead independent director. Cash is an emeritus professor at Harvard University and a member of Wal-Mart’s…

The immigration march

As a product of the 60’s, I learned what power there is in showing up to make one’s voice heard. Public policy changed because every day citizens showed up and…

Mercy to Unveil Senior Behavioral Health Facility Tuesday

The facility will treat patients with dementia, Alzheimers, depression and other mental illnesses.

Arkansas economy ‘improves at a modest pace’

With the exception of Fort Smith, five of the six metro areas covered in the Little Rock Zone of the Federal Reserve’s St. Louis District showed improvement or flatline stability…

New $42 million Mercy hospital could add 100 jobs

Mercy officials provided details Monday (June 17) on the $42 million Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Smith that should be completed by October 2014 and could add to up to 100…

Walton Arts Center growth

Over the past decade, attendance at Walton Arts Center has grown nearly 60%. We host Broadway, classical music, children’ programming and other arts events that are generally only seen in…

NWA home sales rally continues

It took just four hours for Jim Long, a real estate agent with Crye-Leike In Bentonville, to sell one of his listings in May. “I also had another listing go…

Harvel’s transition

The news this week of the December 2013 retirement of Paul Harvel as the CEO of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce reflected this outgoing executive’s niche for planning….

A ‘Premier’ crowd gathers for wine and food tasting

Animated conversation, unique flavors and savoring a warm summer night were just the main course. Wine lovers and food aficionados met at a rich culinary crossroad Saturday evening at the…

Democrats talk 2014 at Jefferson-Jackson dinner

Arkansas Democrats gathered at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on Saturday (June 15) to raise funds, rally and prepare for next year's highly anticipated election, which will see…

Ross, Burkhalter endorse each other, push jobs plan

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter mutually endorsed each other and promised to work jointly to create more jobs in Arkansas if elected. Ross, a…

American superheroine history discussed at Crystal Bridges

As an introductory event prior to the June 29 opening of “Angels and Tomboys: Girlhood in 19th-Century American Art,” about 75 people gathered at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art…

Barber’s Bail Revoked; Ordered to Jail

U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin L. Setser revoked the bond of Brandon Barber on Friday, and ordered the former Northwest Arkansas developer to jail to await trial.

Wal-Mart sued by Visa over antitrust settlement

Visa USA Inc. sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in New York federal court on Wednesday (June 13) in a bid to block the retail giant from pursuing more damages after opting…

U.S. Education chief McMahon grants waiver to Arkansas

Edie Stewart new CEO at Forward Arkansas

Bezos group gives Little Rock $30 million for park

Almost 1,000 Fort Smith water leaks repaired through June