by - July 27, 2012 11:11 am
U.S. economy grows at slower pace
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as a softening job market prompted Americans to curb spending. Gross domestic product, the value of all goods…
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by - July 27, 2012 10:54 am
P.A.M. Transportation 2Q Net Income Rises
Tontitown-based carrier pleased to see “fruit.”
by - July 27, 2012 7:18 am
Shale writedowns begin as lower prices persist
The record slump in natural-gas prices signals companies from BHP Billiton Ltd. to Ultra Petroleum Corp. are at risk of writing off billions of dollars of assets — including assets…
by - July 27, 2012 2:00 am
Heat-related illness and death ‘100% preventable’
BENTONVILLE — ESPN broadcaster Chris Mortensen silenced a room of clinking glasses and flatware with a statistic from the Centers for Disease Control: Over a 15-year period, more deaths can…
by - July 26, 2012 11:30 pm
Full throttle for J.B. Hunt Transport
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to run a fiscally sound business amid an unpredictable economy and tepid retail sales, according to industry watchers. Following another strong quarter ending June…
by - July 26, 2012 10:35 pm
Arts center blesses two sites for city-owned parking garage
FAYETTEVILLE — The Walton Arts Center and the city of Fayetteville are inching closer to an agreement for more parking near the center. Inadequate parking has plagued the center, almost since…
by - July 26, 2012 6:22 pm
Facebook earnings report fails to quell concerns
Facebook Inc. fell in late trading after its first earnings report as a public company reflected slowing sales and narrower profit margins, failing to assuage the concerns over growth that…
by - July 26, 2012 6:13 pm
Orders signal slowdown in U.S. business spending
A slump in June orders for equipment such as computers and machinery signals U.S. business investment will probably cool in the second half of the year and contribute less to…
by - July 26, 2012 4:05 pm
KNWA to debut new weeknight anchor
FAYETTEVILLE — KNWA-TV announced Jonathan Martinez will replace Matt Turner as the station’s new evening co-anchor for the weeknight 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. broadcasts alongside Neile Jones….
by - July 26, 2012 3:47 pm
Second quarter positive for P.A.M. Transportation
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported net income of $934,791 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, an improvement from year-ago earnings when the Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $692,000 profit….
by - July 26, 2012 12:30 pm
Citizens oppose unwanted Walmart development
Citizens for Responsible Development, a Bella Vista group, says it has collected roughly 3,000 signatures calling for a referendum petition to halt their city council’s spot-zoning efforts last month. The…
by - July 26, 2012 10:56 am
Chefs in the Garden
Chefs in the Garden Thursday, September 13th 6:00pm-8:30pm Enjoy the richness of the harvest season at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. An evening of cooking demonstrations, sampling, wine tasting to…
by - July 26, 2012 9:07 am
Entree NWA: Cheesecake Etc.
BENTONVILLE — Cheesecake Etc., has not been open long, but the modest café has earned a cadre of devotees. In Bentonville, where so many great restaurants are opening, especially on the…
by - July 26, 2012 8:58 am
Simmons First sees quarterly income decline
Simmons First National Corp. reported second quarter net income of $6.5 million, slightly below the $6.7 million it earned one year ago. “We continue to benefit significantly from strong asset…
by - July 25, 2012 9:01 pm
Sales of new U.S. homes decrease from two-year high
Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly dropped in June from a two-year high, a sign the market is being held back by a lack of inventory after builders curtailed projects….
by - July 25, 2012 8:52 pm
Fort Smith is the temp U.S. home for Walther Arms
Fort Smith has a chance to become the U.S. headquarters for legendary Walther Arms. Arnsberg, Germany-based Walther Arms was founded in 1886 and is responsible for producing some of the…
by - July 25, 2012 6:03 pm
Buried Treasure – History Lives!
Costumed historical re-enactment. Relive the colorful history of Greenwood as we celebrate the lives of some of our city's most fascinating and beloved citizens. Liberty Cemetery, Greenwood, Sunday, October 14,…
by - July 25, 2012 5:33 pm
GOP asks DHS, Beebe for Medicaid reforms
Republican legislative leaders in the House and Senate asked the Beebe administration to slow the process for a potential Medicaid expansion and to consider a laundry list of reforms. In…
by - July 25, 2012 4:47 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum Volunteer Open House
Wednesday, August 1 3 to 7 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Volunteer Open House Those interested in learning more about volunteering at Crystal Bridges should join us for…
by - July 25, 2012 3:57 pm
Rise in sales tax revenue helps cities stay ahead of budget
The local economy showed signs of strength well into the second quarter of 2012 as Northwest Arkansas businesses collected 6.83% more in sales tax during May which returned $4.391 million…