by - March 3, 2013 10:13 pm
A school security primer
After much of the shock, anger, and outrage has passed following the tragic shooting at the Sandy Hook School, it is time to take an apolitical look at making real…
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by - March 3, 2013 7:14 pm
Wal-Mart Foundation chief picked for OMB job
President Barack Obama has tapped Wal-Mart Foundation President Sylvia Mathews Burwell to head up the Office of Management and Budget. The White House is expected to announce Burwell’s nomination Monday,…
by - March 1, 2013 4:18 pm
Tyson shutters local plant, transfers workers
Tyson Foods announced Friday (Mar.1) plans to close a small processing facility in Springdale as it continues to find ways to increase operational efficiencies. The 68 hourly workers were notified…
by - March 1, 2013 2:58 pm
AERT Receives $15 Million in Funding
AloStar Business Credit has given the Springdale-based manufacturer an $8 million line of credit and $7 million term loan.
by - March 1, 2013 12:09 pm
Beebe makes appoints to UA Board, State Police Commission
Gov. Mike Beebe has appointed John “Reynie” Rutledge of Searcy to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees and Bob Burns of Little Rock to the Arkansas State Police Commission….
by - March 1, 2013 11:33 am
Sen. Files: Tax reform focus of Legislative leaders
Tax reform was the topic of discussion at the First Friday breakfast at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. At the event, hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber…
by - March 1, 2013 10:35 am
Arkansas’ average jobless rate falls, layoff claims up
Arkansas’ annual average jobless rate fell from 7.9% during 2011 to 7.3% during 2012, according to a report released Friday (Mar. 1) by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)….
by - March 1, 2013 9:51 am
New Store the Result of Natural Selection
Tulsa-based food chain coming to Rogers in May.
by - March 1, 2013 9:39 am
RazorFest – FREE Family Event
8AM registration – Pack the Stadium for Kids Walk 10AM-2PM – Razorfest 2PM – UA Red-White Game *Food Drive: Bring items to 40/29 tent Visit www.championsforkids.org/razorfest for more information or…
by - February 28, 2013 7:07 pm
Study seeks to quantify the ‘Amazon Effect’
In the fast changing world of omnichannel retailing, brick and mortar giants like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. have made forward leaps in the past year to woo digital shoppers away from…
by - February 28, 2013 6:43 pm
‘Active shooter’ drills coming to a school near you?
Tornado and fire drills have long been a way of life for students at public schools. But in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting that left 27 people…
by - February 28, 2013 6:19 pm
Allens moving jobs from Van Buren to Siloam Springs
In yet another blow to the Fort Smith regional economy, 150 jobs will be leaving Van Buren with the production to be incorporated into an Allens canning operation in Siloam…
by - February 28, 2013 4:20 pm
CEO shares insights on Tyson Foods’ turnaround
Donnie Smith, who assumed the role of CEO for Tyson Foods in January 2009, candidly told hundreds of business professionals Thursday (Feb. 28) that by the end of 2008 the…
by - February 28, 2013 1:34 pm
History comes alive at Crystal Bridges with authentic food and liquor
Wednesday night (Feb. 27) in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville art came alive with authentic food and drinks centered on the country’s founding fathers. Every month,…
by - February 28, 2013 11:29 am
Wal-Mart’s U.S. Administrative Chief Stepping Down
Tom Mars, the retailer’s general counsel during its investigation of suspected bribery in Mexico, will leave the company March 13.
by - February 28, 2013 10:58 am
Senate overrides veto of abortion bill (Updated)
The Arkansas Senate voted 19-14 Thursday morning to override Gov. Mike Beebe’s veto of HB 1037, a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks. An override required 18 votes. The…
by - February 27, 2013 11:31 pm
‘Private delivery’ possible for Arkansas Medicaid expansion
Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Joe Thompson says the new Medicaid option for the state may need a more accurate name, and he says that avoiding a federally-run insurance exchange could…
by - February 27, 2013 11:03 pm
Wal-Mart executive Tom Mars exits (updated)
An internal memo from Walmart US CEO Bill Simon circulated throughout the company Wednesday (Feb. 27) announced that Tom Mars, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, will exit the…
by - February 27, 2013 9:54 pm
Tyson, meat industry fear sequester will be disruptive
Tyson Foods, the nation’s largest meat processor, says pending budget cuts or the so-called sequester threatens to disrupt its supply chain. Trade groups have been vocal about the impact on…
by - February 27, 2013 7:21 pm
Deltic Timber income up to $9.2 million in 2012
Deltic Timber Corp. reported fourth quarter net income of $2.4 million compared to a year ago when the El Dorado-based firm posted a $200,000 loss. Improvement in its mill operations…