by - January 30, 2013 10:59 am
Arkansas Best Ends Year with $7.7 Million Loss
The Fort Smith-based holding company said Wednesday increased labor costs and Hurricane Sandy contributed to the net loss.
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by - January 30, 2013 7:59 am
Arkansas Best reports $7.7 million loss for 2012
Hurricane Sandy and a continued weak freight environment were two conspirators that created a 2012 income loss of $7.7 million at Arkansas Best Corp., a swing of almost $14 million…
by - January 29, 2013 5:22 pm
Low rates create opportunities in real estate
Rock bottom interest rates and one of the lowest inventory levels in five years has investors snatching up properties across Northwest Arkansas from new homes in Fayetteville to fixer-up abodes…
by - January 29, 2013 5:08 pm
Steel mill plant could boost state GDP by $236 million
A quick study of the potential long-term economic impact of the planned $1.1 billion steel mill in Northeast Arkansas suggests that the operation could eventually boost Arkansas’ GDP by $236…
by - January 29, 2013 4:48 pm
DanceBrazil
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Friday, March 1 at 8pm Founded in 1977, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences across the globe world with dazzling artistry…
by - January 29, 2013 4:47 pm
Hair
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Friday, February 22 – Saturday, February 23. Three performances, show times vary. “HAIR FEELS UTTERLY OF THE MOMENT IN ITS…
by - January 29, 2013 4:46 pm
The Little Prince
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Tuesday, February 19, at 7pm All grown-ups were children once, although few of us remember the wonderment of childhood….
by - January 29, 2013 4:45 pm
Grace Kelly Quintet
Location: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Saturday, February 16, at 7pm and 9pm. When it comes to singer/saxophonist/ composer/ lyricist/ arranger Grace Kelly, people seem to…
by - January 29, 2013 4:45 pm
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience, A Parody by Dan and Jeff
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17, Four performances. Show times vary. This is all seven Harry Potter books…
by - January 29, 2013 4:43 pm
Memphis the Musical
TURN UP THAT DIAL… From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and…
by - January 29, 2013 1:30 pm
‘Home office’ has a literal meaning for some suppliers
When people in the Wal-Mart supplier community refer to the “home office,” most of the time they are speaking of the Wal-Mart General Home Office — the large, single-story building…
by - January 29, 2013 1:08 pm
Arkansas charter schools fall in national ranking
Charter schools in Arkansas, once ranked as the 17th best in the nation, have dropped eight places, according to a study released Wednesday (Jan. 29) by the National Alliance for…
by - January 29, 2013 12:56 pm
Wal-Mart limits ammo sales
Walmart Stores across the country began limiting the sale of ammunition to three boxes per customer per day as consumer demand as outpaced supplies in recent weeks. "We instituted this…
by - January 29, 2013 11:04 am
$1.1 billion steel mill lands in Arkansas (Updated)
Arkansas landed its first official "superproject" as Big River Steel announced plans to construct a $1.1 billion-plus steel mill in Mississippi County near Osceola. The mill will employ 525 workers…
by - January 29, 2013 10:14 am
Endeavor Foundation awarded $170,000 Convergence grant
Endeavor Foundation has announced it was awarded a $170,000 grant from the Convergence Partnership to support EnergizeNWA – a new initiative focused on increasing access to healthy foods and physical…
by - January 29, 2013 10:00 am
Hospital officials discuss 2013 ‘significant impacts’
Officials with three large hospital operations in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas don’t dispute a report on 2013 “significant impacts” on doctors and patients that includes erosion of “physician autonomy”…
by - January 29, 2013 9:28 am
Mimi’s Cafe sale pending
Bob Evans Farms Inc. announced the sale of its Mimi's Cafe restaurant chain to Dallas-based LeDuff America Inc. Mimi's Cafe is a French-inspired casual dining restaurant with 145 locations in…
by - January 28, 2013 10:28 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• McKee Foods bids to acquire Drake’s brand from Hostess The maker of Little Debbie snack cakes, McKee Foods, has offered $25 million to $30 million for the Drake’s brand…
by - January 28, 2013 9:26 pm
Tyson shareholders to convene this week
Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith and his executive circle will no doubt be smiling when they face shareholders this Friday morning (Feb. 1) at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in…
by - January 28, 2013 4:18 pm
Immigration rules boost tuition for UAFS student
Supporters of the Dream Act, which would provide a legal framework toward citizenship for undocumented students, were in Fort Smith on Monday (Jan. 28) to speak to members of the…