by - February 8, 2013 7:05 am
Conference to feature reformed mob boss
Young conference goers from around the nation will have the opportunity to hear a first-hand account of how one former Mob boss walked away from a life of organized crime…
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by - February 8, 2013 12:43 am
Chicken feathers, snow, blessings and health care
Scott Street, president and CEO of Mercy Northwest Arkansas, had an intimate conversation with roughly 450 people Thursday night (Feb. 7) as he encouraged each one to educate themselves on…
by - February 7, 2013 10:26 pm
Arvest reports 62% increase in mortgage activity
Arvest Bank on Thursday (Feb. 7) announced that that its operations in 2012 results of originated more than 17,000 mortgage loans – refinance loans and purchase money loans – totaling…
by - February 7, 2013 6:58 pm
21c Museum Hotel set for Monday opening
The 21c Museum Hotel nestled in downtown Bentonville and promising world-class contemporary art, dining and hotel experiences is set to open Monday (Feb. 11). With an estimated price tag of…
by - February 7, 2013 5:53 pm
The City Wire exec blogs for MD Anderson
It was a day Patricia Brown will never forget — May 10, 2005. That day, she went from living her life to fighting to live after receiving news that stopped…
by - February 7, 2013 5:03 pm
Arkansas legislators form steel caucus
About 30 Arkansas lawmakers announced Thursday (Feb. 7) the formation of the Legislative Steel Caucus, a coalition of government and business leaders hoping to duplicate what the natural gas industry…
by - February 7, 2013 4:33 pm
Online sales rose 15% during 2012
E-commerce sales rose 15% during 2012 as more consumers and retailers met online in lieu of brick and mortar deals. Online sales posted their strongest annual growth rate since before…
by - February 7, 2013 3:07 pm
Northwest Health System hires four doctors
Dr. Philip Cedeno, a board certified general surgeon, recently joined the medical staff of Northwest Health System, practicing at Northwest Arkansas Surgical Clinic, P.A. in Springdale. The clinic is located…
by - February 7, 2013 2:07 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier news briefs
• General Mills settles Yo-Plus class action General Mills Inc. agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the digestive health…
by - February 7, 2013 1:15 pm
Star Florida running back signs (finally) with the Razorbacks
Alex Collins, the star high school football from Florida whose mother blocked on Wednesday (Feb. 6) his ability to sign with the Arkansas Razorbacks, has finally signed a letter of…
by - February 7, 2013 12:25 pm
Boozman survey: Jobs rank higher than social issues
A survey with more than 1,700 participants that appears on the campaign website of U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has shown overwhelming support for spending cuts and job creation and…
by - February 7, 2013 11:59 am
Galileo Workshop and Night Viewing at Hobbs
Galileoscope Workshop and Night Viewing at Hobbs Friday February 8th. Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area is offering a unique hands-on Astronomy workshop, Friday February 8, 2012 beginning…
by - February 7, 2013 11:06 am
Historical Society’s Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Features Story of Judge Greenwood
Everyone loves to celebrate birthdays and the South Sebastian County Historical Society is no exception. The community is invited to join the Society Monday, February 18, 7 PM at…
by - February 7, 2013 9:38 am
P.A.M. Transportation Ends Year with 4Q Loss
The Tontitown-based company said the midweek Christmas holiday broke its string of 11 profitable months.
by - February 7, 2013 9:07 am
Sweetheart Weekend at Hobbs State Park
Sweetheart Weekend Package Available Saturday February 16th and Sunday February 17th at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Share the wonders of nature with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day weekend,…
by - February 7, 2013 7:27 am
Most Americans expect a female president in their lifetime
More than 75% of Americans believe they will see a female president in their lifetime, according to a comprehensive national survey conducted by two entities of the University of Arkansas…
by - February 7, 2013 7:20 am
UA chief seeks audit of advancement division
University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart has formally asked auditors for the Arkansas General Assembly and the University of Arkansas System to perform independent audits of spending within the…
by - February 6, 2013 10:48 pm
P.A.M. earnings hit road block
P.A.M. Transportation Services faced stiff headwinds in December sending the trucker’s fourth quarter earnings south bound after 11 months of forward progress. The Tontitown-based carrier reported net losses of $311,000,…
by - February 6, 2013 9:17 pm
Rotarians help fund National Child Protection Training Center
Four Benton County Rotary Clubs put the organization’s “Service Above Self” motto into practice on Wednesday, Feb. 6, with grants to the Melba Shewmaker Southern Region National Child Protection Training…
by - February 6, 2013 7:55 pm
Small NWA bank profits return in a big way
It’s not a bank’s size that determines its profitability, but rather how well management holds expenses down, creates new lending opportunities and collects timely payments on the loans already on…