by - July 15, 2014 11:16 pm
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, along with his wife Barbara, journeyed across the state Tuesday (July 15) as they campaigned for their son's re-election to the Senate….
by - July 15, 2014 10:51 pm
An investor lawsuit against Hillshire Brands was filed this week by Shareholders Foundation Inc. The suit claims Hillshire executives breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing to sell the company to…
by - July 15, 2014 10:14 pm
The retail battleground in Canada is fierce and Wal-Mart just announced another tactical play offering free shipping on all of its household items. The move is seen by analysts as…
by - July 15, 2014 5:31 pm
Consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of the nation’s gross domestic product, remains fickle as signs still point to timid behavior despite heavy promotional activity from retailers. And consumer activity is…
by - July 15, 2014 4:04 pm
The Samaritan Community Center’s SnackPacks for Kids program received a $45,000 grant from Tyson Foods in Springdale, the second such donation in the past year. “No child should ever go…
by - July 15, 2014 3:48 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (July 15) that the Wallace and Jama Fowler Family has made a $2.5 million gift to help fund the University of Arkansas’ new Baseball…
by - July 15, 2014 3:43 pm
Sparks Health System announced Tuesday it is making an early release of approximately $13.5 million to be applied toward the opening of the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith.
by - July 15, 2014 2:28 pm
In an effort to position the bank for growth, First National Bank of Green Forest president and CEO Steve Stafford said Tuesday the bank has changed its name to Anstaff Bank.
by - July 15, 2014 2:15 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services picked up steam in the second quarter after a sluggish start to fiscal 2014. The Lowell-based logistics firms reported solid net profits of $93.4 million, up…
by - July 15, 2014 11:01 am
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, a former Congress from Prescott, released a plan Tuesday that he said would boost funding by at least $8.5 million to reduce crime, relieve prison…
by - July 14, 2014 8:57 pm
As Arkansas regulators contemplate how to cut carbon emissions from the state’s fleet of coal-fired power plants, reducing the state’s dependence on its cheapest and most plentiful source of power…
by - July 14, 2014 8:24 pm
On June 2, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its most sweeping rulemaking yet, one that will affect every American but disproportionately affect every Arkansan. By restricting the use of coal,…
by - July 14, 2014 5:32 pm
Bank of the Ozarks posted second quarter net income of $26.5 million, up 30% over one year ago. The big earnings boost comes as the Little Rock-based bank has completed…
by - July 14, 2014 5:25 pm
Paul Harvel’s more than 46 years of work with chambers of commerce in three states – from Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith to Amarillo – has garnered him the most…
by - July 14, 2014 5:16 pm
• Sweet deal for Lindt & Sprüngli Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli agreed to acquire Russell Stover Candies. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the deal makes…
by - July 14, 2014 4:45 pm
by - July 14, 2014 4:16 pm
The restaurant segment continues to see sluggish activity throughout the second quarter and first half of 2014. The industry’s snapshot for June showed same-store sales were flat at 0.3% during…
by - July 14, 2014 2:42 pm
With half of 2014 in the books, Benton and Washington county real estate agents report an active market and higher sales volume but a fewer homes sold. MountData.com reports agents…
by - July 14, 2014 1:13 pm
Explore the Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. to find surprise pop-up performances by Fayetteville Roots Festival musicians in the galleries! Performers and gallery locations will be announced the day…
by - July 14, 2014 12:59 pm
Student Selects young filmmaker program joins the festival, featuring an introductory segment in the screening night! A cash wine and beer bar will be available. Sponsored by Demara Titzer. Special thanks to Seedling…
