by - February 21, 2012 10:50 am
Wal-Mart’s 4Q Net Income Falls 14.7%
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville saw lower fourth-quarter profit despite sales gains as it continues trimming prices.
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by - February 20, 2012 10:14 pm
Car-Mart shares up 104% in past year
The newest Bentonville behemoth, America’s Car-Mart, hit the road at full speed this year and the company’s stock is expected to continue its rally. Car-Mart shares (NASDAQ:CRMT) have risen 104%…
by - February 20, 2012 7:03 pm
Arend Arts Center celebrates 10 years
BENTONVILLE — Debi Havner remembers her mother, the late Jane Arend, as the woman in 1960s Bentonville who was always encouraging others to get involved in the arts. So it’s fitting…
by - February 20, 2012 5:10 pm
Is Rogers Retailer in Hot Water?
Little Rock group files suit, claims breach of agreement.
by - February 20, 2012 3:53 pm
Popular Fayetteville Restaurant Opening Rogers Location
Theo’s owner Scott Bowman is shooting for a May 1 opening at the former Eddie Haskell’s location in Pinnacle Hills.
by - February 20, 2012 2:25 pm
Nano critics don’t faze local scientist
Nano means small. But the word, nor the science is anything new. In recent years the nano revolution has unlocked billions of dollars in commercial applications. The science of reducing…
by - February 20, 2012 12:16 pm
Arvest promotes Lisa Ray
Veteran banker Lisa Ray was selected by Arvest Bank as the new CEO and president for the bank’s Springdale market. Ray replaces CEO Dennis Smiley effective April 1, when he…
by - February 20, 2012 11:54 am
Beef, pork exports set record
Exports of U.S. pork and beef set new records in 2011, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value. According to year-end statistics released by U.S. Department of Agriculture and…
by - February 20, 2012 9:23 am
Taking a Shot at Tourism Made Twiggs Dyer a Community Star
Dyer makes mark in regional leisure market.
by - February 20, 2012 9:20 am
Springdale Hotel Changes Ownership for $1.86 Million
Group of surgeons also make million-dollar purchase.
by - February 20, 2012 9:10 am
CRI Gives Veterans a Fighting Chance
Reliability, maturity, touted as characteristics of former military members.
by - February 20, 2012 7:58 am
Simmons Exec Plans Eatery In Downtown Siloam Springs
Miles James instrumental in planning wide-ranging menu.
by - February 20, 2012 7:57 am
UA to Offer Degrees for Biomedical Engineering
Creation of program should boost economic opportunities.
by - February 19, 2012 10:12 pm
Masks were donned to support WAC outreach programs
FAYETTEVILLE — It was the Walton Arts Center as some had never seen it before: the largest portion of its seating had been removed for a makeshift dining and dance floor,…
by - February 19, 2012 7:40 pm
‘Chilirhea’ exchanges fun for Alzheimer’s research support
FAYETTEVILLE — The name, “Chilirhea,” is so easily confused with another word that sounds like it, that Cory Scott has gotten used to people having him repeat it. After all, Scott…
by - February 19, 2012 5:10 pm
Distracted observations
The scattered commentary is posted with apologies to Kind Readers not afflicted with short attention spans.
by - February 19, 2012 2:34 pm
Opinion — Equality evolution
America – the way I grew up thinking of America – is supposed to be a continually unfolding story.
by - February 19, 2012 1:59 pm
‘Hairspray’ brings New York moves to Rogers
ROGERS — Saturday night (Feb.18 ) at the Victory Theater was a evening full of singing, dancing, laughter and a whole lotta hairspray. Local performers with Rogers Little Theater delivered a…
by - February 19, 2012 12:24 pm
South Still Leading Nation in Commercial Projects Backlog
Recent numbers indicate future spending increases.
by - February 19, 2012 12:19 pm
Foundation Director Speaks on Using Strengths for Philanthropy
Wal-Mart’s work fighting hunger cited as example.