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U.S. posts fourth-largest budget deficit since World War II

The government budget deficit in the U.S. for the year ended in September was the fourth-largest since World War II as lawmakers debate the impact of the looming spending cuts…

J.B. Hunt 3Q Profit Up 14 Percent

Growth in intermodal business outpaced gains in the company’s trucking segment.

Herbstreit Announced as Keynote Speaker for ‘Go Red’

ABC/ESPN college football analyst will deliver address on Feb. 12.

Waltons, UA officials unveil Sam Walton ‘Legacy Display’

Officials from the University of Arkansas and the Sam M. Walton College of Business were joined by representatives of Walmart and the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, students and faculty…

Finance chiefs appeal for U.S. to steer away from fiscal cliff

The U.S. is facing pressure to avoid running off its fiscal cliff amid warnings that failure to change course would trigger another global recession. “People are concerned,” U.K. Chancellor of…

Neighborhood Market coming to downtown Bentonville (updated)

BENTONVILLE — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may not get a store in New York City or neighboring Bella Vista, but a new Neighborhood Market and retail center is a slam dunk…

SEC Football Week 7: Hogs likely to bounce the Cats

Things are looking up in Northwest Arkansas after the 24-7 victory over Auburn a week ago. Thoughts of the postseason have now re-entered the minds of the UA faithful with…

Red meat exports dip in August

U.S. beef and pork exports were lower in August compared to a year ago, according to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports in August…

Medical marijuana supporters, foes begin to spar

Ballot Issue No. 5, the medicinal marijuana proposal, will face opposition from a coalition of conservative action groups and law enforcement officials and supporters plan to bring a daytime TV…

Allen’s Foods tagged ‘Store of the Year’

Allen's Foods in Bella Vista was chosen "Store of the Year" by its specialty and gourmet food supplier, Valu Merchandisers Co. Valu Merchandisers is a subsidiary of Associated Wholesale Grocers based…

Biden clashes with Ryan as both pledge unemployment below 6%

Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan each pledged that their parties’ proposals would bring U.S. unemployment below 6 percent as they clashed on foreign affairs and domestic policy…

Beebe names 24 to boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Friday (Oct. 12) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Sheriff Scott Bradley, Shirley, reappointed to the Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. Appointment expires…

Tusk to Tail: Over the hump

We are halfway there. Living on a prayer? Not exactly. Winning at Auburn was the midpoint of the season. When a team hits its stride, it is frequently called mid-season…

Retail space occupancy improving across region

Economists, real estate brokers and mall managers agree that the retail space occupancy rate is improving. Local shopping malls are seeing decreasing vacancies, said Kathy Deck, director of the Center…

Quarterly income up for Bank of the Ozarks

Bank of the Ozarks reported net income for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012 of $19.3 million, a 2% increase from $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2011. Diluted…

TEDx Bentonville tackles ‘Becoming’ topic

After more than a year of planning, TEDx Bentonville came to fruition Thursday (Oct. 11) with nearly 100 local business professionals taking part. Clint Lazenby, one of the core team…

Hindmarsh resigns from NWACC Board (updated)

BENTONVILLE — Hadley Hindmarsh resigned her position on the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees effective immediately, the college announced Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 10). Her resignation also includes the…