by - September 19, 2014 2:34 pm
There are an estimated 28,614 fewer Arkansans in the workforce and 8,434 fewer Arkansans employed in August compared to August 2013. The August jobless rate was 6.3%, up from 6.2%…
by - September 19, 2014 10:58 am
Arkansas’ August unemployment rate rose from the previous month one-tenth of a percent to 6.3%. The rate was two-tenths of a point higher than the U.S. jobless rate, but was…
by - September 19, 2014 9:36 am
The largest retailer and private employer in the world is beefing up its payrolls with the addition of at least 60,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season, according to…
by - September 19, 2014 9:27 am
Accident School Reunion The Accident School reunion will be held Saturday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Accident was a rural school located northeast…
by - September 19, 2014 9:26 am
Gypsy Camp Remembered Photographer Diana Hausam will present a program entitled, "The Gypsy Camp: The Beauty of What Remains," Wednesday, October 15 at noon at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark…
by - September 19, 2014 9:24 am
Fishback School Reunion The Fishback School reunion will be held Saturday, October 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Fishback was a rural school located southeast…
by - September 19, 2014 6:22 am
Wal-Mart said it would hire 60,000 seasonal workers to accommodate increased shopping at its U.S. stores. The part-time workers represent about a 10% jump in hiring versus a year ago….
by - September 19, 2014 6:04 am
Just days before a scheduled groundbreaking on the riverfront near downtown Fort Smith, the U.S. Marshals Museum announced Thursday (Sept. 18) a pledge of $5 million from an anonymous donor….
by - September 19, 2014 5:02 am
By now, Arkansas has already grown weary of seeing political ads on our televisions; however, with just over six weeks to go until the election, they promise to only grow…
by - September 18, 2014 8:39 pm
Severance tax collections in Arkansas reached an all-time high of $77.3 million in fiscal 2014 and are poised to move higher, but the increased activity might not translate to more jobs.
by - September 18, 2014 8:17 pm
Severance tax collections in Arkansas reached an all-time high of $77.3 million in fiscal 2014, pushed upward by stronger natural gas prices and better drilling techniques and production at the…
by - September 18, 2014 7:40 pm
CVS Health will open the first two of four planned western Arkansas pharmacies on Sept. 21 in Van Buren and Oct. 12 in Bella Vista, according to Michael DeAngelis, spokesman…
by - September 18, 2014 7:02 pm
Last week the Tusk to Tail crew were impressive their prediction on the Arkansas matchup against Texas Tech. This week some of the professional tailgaters believe the Hogs will have…
by - September 18, 2014 6:08 pm
From candidates for Congress to Senate to even Lt. Governor, Arkansas’ airwaves will be seeing new TV ads full of complimentary and contrasting messages.
by - September 18, 2014 6:01 pm
Much has been written over the debate over the debates for U.S. Senate, which has finally resulted in one debate with limited topics. Perhaps public television will squeeze out one…
by - September 18, 2014 5:33 pm
Nine lawyers carrying large files met with Benton County Circuit Judge John Scott on Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 18) to sort out the complex legal proceedings facing former Arvest banker Dennis…
by - September 18, 2014 3:50 pm
Just days before a scheduled groundbreaking on the riverfront near downtown Fort Smith, the U.S. Marshals Museum announced Thursday (Sept. 18) a pledge of $5 million from an anonymous donor….
by - September 18, 2014 3:42 pm
Fascination with 3D printing continues to brew in the retail industry and toymaker Hasbro is taking a 3D event on the road to 10 Walmart Supercenters, including the store at…
by - September 18, 2014 3:25 pm
Barbara Still has been named a senior vice president of Arvest Asset Management in Fayetteville. Still is promoted from a senior regional investment officer where she worked in Arvest’s downtown…
by - September 18, 2014 3:18 pm
Shannon Newton’s career in the trucking industry happened purely by accident and being selected as the president of the Arkansas Trucking Association wasn’t on her road map either. The appointment…
