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President George W. Bush to visit Bentonville

President George W. Bush will be signing copies of his book: 41: A Portrait of My Father at the Walmart supercenter in Bentonville on Saturday (Nov. 15) beginning at 10…

Sparks Health, Washington Regional named 2013 Top Performer

Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have been recognized as a “2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures” by The Joint Commission, the…

Fowlers donate $2.93 million for chancellor house garden and conservatory

The Wallace W. and Jama M. Fowler House, the chancellor’s residence on the University of Arkansas campus, will soon be able to expand its capacity for hospitality thanks to an…

Northeast Arkansas Political Animals Offer Post-election Thoughts

The state appears headed toward a political sea change after history was made Nov. 4, leaders of the Northeast Arkansas Political Animals club said Wednesday. Republican Andrea Allen and Democrat…

Arkansas business, political leader Bill Bowen dies at age 91

Little Rock banker, attorney veteran and political confidante William H. “Bill” Bowen has passed away at the age of 91. Bowen was known as one of the most powerful men…

Wallace, Jama Fowler Pledge $2.93 Million to UA

Longtime University of Arkansas supporters Wallace and Jama Fowler of Jonesboro have donated $2.93 million to be used for the second phase of construction of the chancellors residence on the UA campus in Fayetteville.

November brings Jewels of Giving Gala, Running events, and Hoopla to NWA

Even with the early arctic blast and a not so shiny Razorback football season, there are plenty of reasons to be thankful for November in Northwest Arkansas, as the region…

Banker, Attorney, Political Confidante Bill Bowen Dies At 91

Little Rock banker, attorney, veteran and political confidante William H. “Bill” Bowen has passed away at the age of 91. Bowen was known as one of the most powerful men…

Wal-Mart Cautious About Holiday Sales, Promises To Add More Workers

Higher sales are the number one wanted item on Wal-Mart’s Christmas wish list and the mega retailer is somewhat optimistic that will happen thanks to lower fuel prices and a…

Car-Mart shares push higher amid lower fuel prices

Investors of America’s Car-Mart have enjoyed a robust comeback in the recent quarter after a somewhat sluggish first half amid higher charge-offs and competitive pressures among the company’s larger lots….

Wal-Mart cautious about holiday sales, promises to add more workers

A higher sales tab is the number one wanted item on Wal-Mart’s Christmas wish list and the mega retailer is somewhat optimistic that will happen thanks to lower fuel prices…

Mercy expands into Washington County with new clinic association

Mercy announced its first family clinic in Washington County with the new alliance of Dr. Lawrence Schemel, and the Northwest Arkansas Clinic for Families in Springdale. The health care partnership…

Dillard’s income up, but revenue and same store sales decline

Revenue slid but profits improved for Little Rock-based retailer Dillard’s. The mall and internet retailer posted profits of $55.2 million on quarterly sales of $1.499 billion in its most recent…

Rep. John Burris To Join Capitol Advisors Group As Senior Advisor

Term-limited State Rep. John Burris, R-Harrison, will join Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group – a government relations, public affairs and issue management firm headed by Bill Vickery and Mitchell Lowe….

Mercy Enters Washington County Market

The health care provider has entered into Washington County, announcing its integration with Dr. Lawrence J. Schemel and the Northwest Arkansas Clinic for Families in Springdale.

Four Planets in the Night Sky

Free November Astronomy Program at Hobbs State Park Focuses on Four Planets in the Night Sky On Saturday November 22nd, the powerful telescopes of the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society will…

Wal-Mart Sees Positive U.S. Comp Sales As Net Income Slips

Wal-Mart posted net income of $3.711 billion on revenue of $119 billion in its third quarter, a small decline in profitability from a year ago. In its 2013 third quarter,…

Dillard’s Profits Rise, While Revenue, Same-store Sales Decline