by - February 14, 2012 3:41 pm
January enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport were up more than 4%, continuing a trend of traffic improvements during 2011. The story is different at the Northwest Arkansas Regional…
by - February 14, 2012 2:31 pm
In its first full day of committee action, state lawmakers made haste in reviewing — and holding — a multitude of state agency funding requests. The Joint Budget Committee, which…
by - February 14, 2012 2:12 pm
The Agribusiness Weekly Update, compiled from various sources by The City Wire staff, is presented each Tuesday. Sources include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and Stephens…
by - February 14, 2012 11:40 am
As national manufacturing rebounds, Arkansas hasn't been an obvious beneficiary, but economic development leaders are hoping to turn that around as an industry paradigm shift occurs. The numbers don't lie…
by - February 14, 2012 10:44 am
The Springdale-based meat giant continues its quest to sell renewable diesel made from chicken fat. Tyson Foods’ joint venture — Dynamic Fuels — recently joined forces with Mansfield Oil Company…
by - February 14, 2012 10:25 am
FAYETTEVILLE — Theo’s is finally expanding its comfy but overcrowded bar/lounge. However, you’ll have to go to Rogers to enjoy it. After years of looking, Theo’s owner Scott Bowman has found…
by - February 14, 2012 9:56 am
Hotels and restaurant sales across Northwest Arkansas continued to improve in 2011 despite excess capacity created from robust expansion several years ago. The cities of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville and…
by - February 13, 2012 6:30 pm
Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas ranked No. 4 in a recent study published by the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management —…
by - February 13, 2012 6:24 pm
The Pentagon’s budget proposed Monday (Feb. 13) continues to push for deep cuts in A-10 units nationwide — a push that could result in about 300 job losses in Fort…
by - February 13, 2012 6:14 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Marilyn Heifner, executive director of the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission, was put on administrative leave with pay and benefits Monday (Feb. 13) while the city’s prosecutor investigates a…
by - February 13, 2012 3:41 pm
The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to budgetary matters. “It is my…
by - February 13, 2012 3:18 pm
They say love is free, but that won’t stop the smitten from trying to quantify it with $17.6 billion in special gifts this Valentine’s Day. The holiday spending estimate is…
by - February 13, 2012 1:39 pm
A group hoping to seek voter approval of converting Benton County to a “wet” county — open for retail alcohol sales — says the law change could generate a $33…
by - February 13, 2012 11:54 am
Funding for a petition drive has been provided by brothers Tom and Steuart Walton, the sons of Jim Walton and grandsons of Sam Walton.
by - February 13, 2012 11:10 am
FAYETTEVILLE – Brad Audrain came to the taxi business by way of Dickson Street. As a University of Arkansas student, he or friends sometimes needed a ride away from the…
by - February 13, 2012 10:48 am
Tickets are nary to be found for Wednesday’s show featuring Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn at the Walton Arts Center, but it’s worth a mention for those ambitious…
by - February 13, 2012 10:45 am
The Eli Young Band will bring the first leg of its “Keep On Dreamin’” tour to George’s Majestic Lounge this Wednesday night (Feb. 15). This country band of four college…
by - February 13, 2012 10:44 am
Terry Martin will serve as interim dean while search for Saxena’s replacement is conducted.
by - February 13, 2012 10:42 am
Want to chase a storm? Learn how to get away from one? Just in time for the scary weather season, the School of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach is offering…
by - February 13, 2012 10:36 am
FAYETTEVILLE — New Orleans may be more than 600 miles to the south, but the fun-loving culture – with its rich traditions, music and decadent food – has a heavy influence…
