by - January 14, 2013 7:50 pm
Pharmacy group pushes Arkansans to get flu shots
The Arkansas Pharmacy Association issued a press released on Monday (Jan. 14) saying it is not too late to get a flu shot. The flu season is peaking and some…
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by - January 14, 2013 5:17 pm
Target and RadioShack to dissolve partnership
Struggling RadioShack is dissolving its mobile services partnership with Target Stores, stating it was unable to reach a deal "that would be profitable to both companies." The deal put RadioShack…
by - January 14, 2013 4:52 pm
Wal-Mart considers creating private health care exchange
Wal-Mart is exploring the idea of building a private health insurance exchange tailored to offer cheaper health insurance to small businesses, according to a report from the Orlando Business Journal….
by - January 14, 2013 4:36 pm
Construction industry pauses in November
Local home construction began to slow in November with builders across Northwest Arkansas requesting fewer permits for new single family homes than in October. The uncertainty in the construction industry…
by - January 14, 2013 4:08 pm
Arkansas Carry challenges Fort Smith on firearms law
Gun Rights group Arkansas Carry alleges that the city of Fort Smith violated portions of Arkansas law (A.C.A. Sections 14-16-504 and 14-54-1411) with its prohibition on the carry of firearms…
by - January 14, 2013 3:39 pm
‘Top’ legislators from Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith areas
Five of the 10 “Legislators to Watch” hail from the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith areas. The list is compiled by veteran political reporter Roby Brock, and was first posted…
by - January 14, 2013 3:35 pm
Arkansas House Speaker names committee heads
Of the 20 Arkansas House of Representatives leadership positions named during Monday’s (Jan. 14) opening of the 2013 General Assembly, six are from the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas….
by - January 14, 2013 2:43 pm
The Session begins
After all the talking, scheming, and planning, it is time to begin. Monday marks the first day of the 89th General Assembly, and it will look quite different from anything…
by - January 14, 2013 11:07 am
Dixon named director of Pryor Center
Randy Dixon, former news director of KATV in Little Rock, has been chosen to be director of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at…
by - January 13, 2013 9:48 pm
Medicaid, tax reform top issues in 2013 General Assembly
Every legislative session has its own identity. Often, the predictable issues known in advance give way to a unique distinction in the session’s aftermath. In 2013, the 89th General Assembly…
by - January 13, 2013 9:30 pm
Tux on the Run draws crowd to Rogers
More than 150 people bundled up in dressy layers Saturday morning (Jan. 12), combating the cold with dress shirts, bowties, suits, formal dresses paired with leggings and plenty of top…
by - January 13, 2013 6:01 pm
Wal-Mart names new Latin America chief
In the midst of a major bribery probe that originated in its Mexican operations, Wal-Mart has named a new chief for its Latin America division. Wal-Mart Stores on Friday announced…
by - January 13, 2013 8:29 am
Cotton’s politics
The shiny new U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, who with a Republican label represents Arkansas’ expansive and politically diverse 4th Congressional District, isn’t making friends within the national media and what…
by - January 13, 2013 8:13 am
Cotton’s hypocrisy
Is it possible to practice hypocrisy without being a hypocrite? Answer: Certainly, yes. For instance, I don’t think U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, is a hypocrite. But I do think…
by - January 12, 2013 5:03 pm
Electronic gaming sets new record in Arkansas
It wasn’t even a photo finish. Casino-style gambling at Arkansas’ two racetracks crossed the finish line in December setting a new annual record for electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers….
by - January 11, 2013 1:54 pm
CCF Brands joins The Sustainability Consortium
Rogers-based CCF Brands, a consumer package goods company that produces eggs under the Great Day Farms label, has joined The Sustainability Consortium, a global organization that advances the measurement and…
by - January 10, 2013 8:20 pm
Grocery giant Supervalu sells 877 stores
Wal-Mart grocery competitor, Supervalu Inc. said Thursday (Jan. 10) it agreed to sell its Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Market stores and their related pharmacies to AB Acquisition LLC….
by - January 10, 2013 7:38 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• ConAgra raising capital ConAgra Foods Inc. is offering to sell about $240 million of its common stock through an underwritten public offering. The Omaha-based company also granted the underwriter…
by - January 10, 2013 6:25 pm
NRA: Obama seeks ‘failed solutions’ on gun violence
The National Rifle Association, which has asked Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson to lead a study on armed guards in public schools, said Thursday (Jan. 10) that the White House…
by - January 10, 2013 5:56 pm
New mortgage qualification rules unveiled
Consumers wanting to buy a home could face slightly tighter underwriting guidelines by 2014 as mortgage qualification rules have been tweaked by regulators. These new rules that impact whether someone…