by - July 18, 2012 3:22 pm
Osage Creek Amphitheater lacks cash to complete
SILOAM SPRINGS — The Osage Creek Amphitheater was billed as one of the largest music venues to be built in the area, with a seating capacity for nearly as many…
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by - July 18, 2012 12:55 pm
Wall Street waves caution flag for Tyson Foods
Reeling commodity markets continue to beat down potential earnings and the share price of Tyson Foods Inc. The meat giant’s stock set a 52-week low this week and was downgraded…
by - July 18, 2012 9:36 am
DHS officials say expanded Medicaid will save money
Late Tuesday (July 17), state Medicaid officials released documents showing they expect the state to save about $372 million over a 7-year period if Arkansas were to opt into a…
by - July 17, 2012 10:58 pm
Breast Center: Better screening process for earlier detection
In 2002, 110 women died each day from breast cancer. In 2012, 110 women still die each day from breast cancer because it wasn’t detected early enough. Women with dense…
by - July 17, 2012 10:11 pm
Naturals emcee taking his shtick to Seattle
FAYETTEVILLE — Tom Yazwinski is headed to the big leagues — professionally, that is. The co-host of KNWA’s morning show is picking up stakes and relocating to Seattle, a No. 12 market….
by - July 17, 2012 6:06 pm
Defense industry says budget cuts may cost 2 million jobs
Across-the-board cuts to federal programs may cost the U.S. 2.14 million jobs and reduce the gross domestic product by $215 billion next year, according to a study funded by defense…
by - July 17, 2012 6:00 pm
Study: U.S. would lose 710,000 jobs in tax rise
The U.S. would lose 710,000 jobs and economic output would decline by 1.3%, or $200 billion, if tax cuts for high earners are allowed to lapse, said a report prepared…
by - July 17, 2012 5:27 pm
UARK Bowl brings Bobcat Goldthwait and Tom Green
FAYETTEVILLE — Spastic funny man Bobcat Goldthwait will open the UARK Bowl’s Fall 2012 Stand-Up Comedy Season with three shows Aug. 30-31. Canadian actor, talk-show host and comedian Tom Green will…
by - July 17, 2012 1:00 pm
Beautification logo contest underway
FAYETTEVILLE — Keep Fayetteville Beautiful, a band of seemingly invisible volunteers that goes around the city quietly picking up waste and greening up the place, is seeking nonprofit status. One of…
by - July 17, 2012 11:05 am
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Beef prices rise
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $20 per head last week, deteriorating to $6 by Tuesday (July 18), according to Hedgers Edge. The mid-year Cattle Inventory report will be issued…
by - July 16, 2012 7:35 pm
Local housing market improves overall
June home sales across Benton and Washington counties were mixed, but with half of 2012 already in the books, insiders say the market is healthier than a year ago. Benton…
by - July 16, 2012 4:50 pm
J.B. Hunt rolls to higher profits
Analysts predicted a strong second quarter for Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the trucking giant delivered with $80.5 million, or 67 cents per share of net earnings. Profits…
by - July 16, 2012 3:55 pm
Load Growth Drives J.B. Hunt’s 2nd Quarter Profit
The Lowell-based carrier met Wall Street’s expectations of 67 cents per share.
by - July 16, 2012 3:31 pm
A&E Advisory for July 16-22: Events aid children and artist
BENTONVILLE — For something different in terms of entertainment, Drum Corps International will present Music on the Move, a performance of several highly trained drum and bugle corps Tuesday night (July…
by - July 16, 2012 3:06 pm
Congress passes no major laws, 78% Americans disapprove
A chief criticism lobbed at U.S. lawmakers is that they’re members of a “do-nothing” Congress. That would be technically incorrect. Congress so far this year has sent 54 bills to…
by - July 16, 2012 2:44 pm
Broad drought dims U.S. farm economy hopes
A worst-in-a-generation drought from Indiana to Arkansas to California is damaging crops and rural economies and threatening to drive food prices to record levels. Agriculture, though a small part of…
by - July 16, 2012 2:28 pm
Retail sales drop unexpectedly on weak job growth
Retail sales in the U.S. unexpectedly fell for a third month in June as limited employment gains took a toll on consumers. The 0.5% drop followed a 0.2% decrease in…
by - July 16, 2012 1:45 pm
In Rare Move, Priority Bank of Ozark Owner Declines OCC Order
Arkansas lenders who have fantasized about standing up to federal regulators instead of meekly signing a consent order now have a champion.
by - July 16, 2012 12:45 pm
Survey: Pessimism seen among Arkansas consumers
The latest Arkansas Consumer Confidence Report still reflects overall pessimism, but does show improvement in several key areas as residents are feeling more comfortable with their personal finances, job security…
by - July 16, 2012 12:14 pm
J.V. Manufacturing completes upgrades
Springdale's J.V. Manufacturing, producer of the CRAM-A-LOT line of solid waste and recycling equipment for commercial and industrial applications since 1978, has completed an expansion project at its location on…