by - February 26, 2013 2:13 pm
UARK Bowl is Northwest Arkansas’ comedy destination. Comedian Tommy Thompson will perform on Friday, March 1 at 8pm and 10:30pm. Thompson has a brand of comedy that is as unique…
by - February 26, 2013 1:30 pm
Arvest Bank has promoted Robyn Breshears to regional private banking manager serving Benton County and Springdale. Breshears has been with Arvest Bank since 2001, and prior to her promotion she…
by - February 26, 2013 1:29 pm
House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, sprinted through three House committees this morning telling members that it was the “start of the third quarter.” He urged House members of the Judiciary,…
by - February 26, 2013 12:59 pm
• Nestle to expand health category On Tuesday, Nestle said it intends to acquire Pamlab, a U.S.-based medical food products firm specializing in treatments for mild cognitive impairment, depression and…
by - February 26, 2013 11:50 am
Consumers around the country can soon get free automated health screenings at their local Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’ Club locations. The SoloHealth kiosk can check blood pressure, weight, eyesight and…
by - February 26, 2013 11:19 am
Each quarter, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updates its Green Power rankings for U.S. businesses and communities making investments in clean, renewable energy. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. tops the recent list…
by - February 26, 2013 10:34 am
The Ozark Natural Science Center in Huntsville will suspend its residential environmental education program and its summer camp program in May because of financial concerns. Interim executive director Jenny Harmon…
by - February 26, 2013 6:49 am
Fresher strawberries for consumers and an economic boost for local farmers throughout the country is the aim of a $3 million donation made recently by the Walmart Foundation to the…
by - February 25, 2013 6:11 pm
Regional sales tax collections in the first two months of 2013 are running slightly behind a year ago with $8.536 million returned to the four largest cities in the two-county…
by - February 25, 2013 5:03 pm
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald Bobbitt announced Monday (Feb. 25) that he will nominate Dr. Laurence Alexander, associate dean of the Graduate School and director of the Office…
by - February 25, 2013 4:20 pm
The Northwest Arkansas region is known for being a hotbed of entrepreneurialism and start-up businesses, but also where some of the world’s most prominent retailers and suppliers have a well-established…
by - February 25, 2013 2:30 pm
Fresher strawberries for consumers and an economic boost for local farmers throughout the country is the aim of the donation.
by - February 25, 2013 2:27 pm
A new Neighborhood Market will create about 65 new jobs.
by - February 25, 2013 1:18 pm
When the sales tax increase requested by Ozark Regional Transit failed in May 2012, many who voted “no” said it was because they didn’t think that the organization was operating…
by - February 25, 2013 12:49 pm
Dillard’s, Inc. finished its fourth quarter on a strong note, but its annual profits slumped from the previous year. The Little Rock-based mall merchandiser reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.15…
by - February 25, 2013 12:10 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been recognized by Walmart for Innovative Excellence in Transportation for 2012. In a letter of commendation to J.B. Hunt, Rob Kusiciel, vice president Walmart…
by - February 25, 2013 11:57 am
In the 2014 Governor’s race, Republican Asa Hutchinson has an early lead over two potential Democratic rivals, Mike Ross and Bill Halter. The latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll of 675…
by - February 24, 2013 10:09 pm
Dozens of kind, energetic families gathered together Sunday afternoon in the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center to help improve the quality of life for many Arkansan children, where they listened to…
by - February 24, 2013 12:30 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) remains immensely popular with Arkansas voters who give his job performance a supermajority thumbs-up. The Arkansas legislature and U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., remain in positive…
by - February 22, 2013 4:42 pm
House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, says fellow legislators are seeking answers on federal Medicaid flexibility from Gov. Mike Beebe’s Friday afternoon meeting with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen…
