by - March 22, 2013 10:57 am
$4 Million Metal Processing Facility Coming to Chaffee Crossing
Phoenix Metals Co., a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., made announcement on Thursday.
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by - March 21, 2013 5:36 pm
House panel nixes highway revenue shift plan
The House Public Transportation Committee shot down HB 1418, which would shift sales and use tax revenues tied to cars and vehicles from state general revenue to a designated highway fund….
by - March 21, 2013 5:21 pm
Legislative report released on steel mill analysis
A legislative report on the Big River Steel mill project offers a second opinion on the state’s $1.1 billion superproject questioning an initial report from Arkansas’ economic development agency. The…
by - March 21, 2013 5:13 pm
Ross polls strong in 2014 Governor’s race
A new poll shows former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross with a sizable lead over former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter and highway commissioner John Burkhalter among Democratic primary voters in the…
by - March 21, 2013 5:07 pm
Arkansas Senate approves energy efficiency financing program
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association issued a statement on Thursday praising the efforts of legislators to authorize the “Property Assessed Clean Energy” financing program. SB 640, sponsored by Sen. David…
by - March 21, 2013 3:58 pm
UA Athletics rank 14th in Learfield Sports Directors Cup
The University of Arkansas is ranked 14th in the nation in the latest standings of the 2012-13 Learfield Sports Directors Cup standings released Thursday (Mar. 21) by the National Association…
by - March 21, 2013 3:52 pm
Steel processor to bring 40 jobs to Chaffee Crossing
Atlanta-based Phoenix Metals Company plans to invest $12 million in a new 65,000-square-foot metal processing operation at Chaffee Crossing that could employ up to 40 with an average wage of…
by - March 21, 2013 11:58 am
Wal-Mart expands Scan & Go pilot
After more than a year of piloting, Wal-Mart says it is tripling the number of U.S. stores that allows shoppers to scan items with their iPhones and pay at self-checkout…
by - March 21, 2013 11:17 am
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart and retail supplier briefs
• Li & Fung misses profit target Global supply chain manager Li & Fung said on Thursday (March 21) that operating profits fell way short of company projections but it…
by - March 21, 2013 9:32 am
NWA Birthday Party Expo
If you are planning a party or just like to party – bring the family to the Pinnacle Hills Promenade on May 18th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for…
by - March 21, 2013 9:26 am
UA chemistry professor dies during ski vacation
University of Arkansas professor, Robert E. “Bob” Gawley, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 18, while skiing with friends near Steamboat Springs, Colo, according to a release from university…
by - March 21, 2013 7:23 am
Nucor officials push back against Big River Steel mill
Nucor Steel is ratcheting up its objections to the Big River Steel superproject, including questions concerning steel capacity, its impact on Nucor’s state tax contributions, and the possibility of moving…
by - March 20, 2013 10:24 pm
Wal-Mart to focus more on Hispanic shoppers
Hispanic or Latino shoppers across the United States wield more than $1.2 trillion of buying power annually with projections of $1.5 trillion by 2015, according to Nielsen. It comes as…
by - March 20, 2013 8:19 pm
Hospitality chief: Industry focused on health care changes
Lunch is winding down at downtown Little Rock’s Doe’s Eat Place. Plates and glasses rattle between the tables and the kitchen, while the cash register sings a sweet tune of…
by - March 20, 2013 7:55 pm
Former NWACC whistleblower sues the college
Susan Gidney, the former employee of NorthWest Arkansas Community College who alerted the media to wage violations at the college, has filed suit against the college related to her July…
by - March 20, 2013 5:13 pm
Major storm potential for upcoming Palm Sunday weekend
AccuWeather.com reports another major storm will cross the nation from coast to coast with heavy snow, flooding rain and severe thunderstorms. The worst conditions with the storm may center over…
by - March 20, 2013 4:55 pm
Celebrate Little Moments with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas
by - March 20, 2013 4:42 pm
Youth Bridge Starry, Starry Night…almost Van Gogh Art Competition and Celebration
Youth Bridge Starry, Starry Night…almost Van Gogh Art Competition and Celebration Saturday, June 1, 2013 Home of Denise and Hershey Garner, 3390 Mission Road, Fayetteville Annual art competition, sale, wine…
by - March 20, 2013 4:39 pm
Youth Bridge First Annual Bike Rally and Poker Run
Youth Bridge First Annual Bike Rally and Poker Run Saturday, May 18, 2013 The run starts and ends at Macadoodles in Springdale All proceeds go to Youth Bridge to help…
by - March 20, 2013 4:37 pm
National Safe Place Week
National Safe Place Week March 17-23, 2013 Sponsored by Youth Bridge National week to share information on the value of Safe Place as an emergency safe haven for area youth…