by - July 6, 2014 6:44 pm
Reflecting, already
The back and forth advertisements from Arkansas gubernatorial hopefuls Asa Hutchinson and Mike Ross often elicit an emotion a more disciplined journalist would not reveal. And that emotion is this:…
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by - July 6, 2014 6:32 pm
Be careful with caring
On May 20 a Fort Smith convenience store, Mr. Jiff, was robbed. The lady working in the store at the time, Ms. Henry, was thrown to the floor by the…
by - July 6, 2014 1:44 pm
More needed from Hutchinson, Ross
There is some confusion surfacing in the Arkansas Governor’s race. Here we sit just past the 4th of July heading into the November election cycle with two distinct Arkansans vying…
by - July 3, 2014 12:42 pm
A Cool Summer Homecoming
by - July 3, 2014 11:54 am
The Supply Side: Consumer demands dictate grocery changes
Convenience, coupons and better cuisine top the list of what shoppers said they are looking for from their local grocers, noted a recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. “Shoppers told us they…
by - July 3, 2014 11:14 am
Lake Appreciation – Beaver Lake Clean-Up
by - July 3, 2014 10:46 am
NWABJ Office Closed For July 4 Holiday
The office will reopen on 8 a.m. Monday for regular business hours
by - July 3, 2014 10:23 am
Kantar/STORES: Amazon.com breaks into the top 10 retail group
For the first time since STORES Media began reporting on the Top 100 largest retailers in America, Amazon.com has joined the ranks of the 10 largest companies, rising to No. 9…
by - July 3, 2014 7:42 am
Agritourism Unites Urban, Rural Arkansas
Agriculture is an important part of Arkansas’ heritage and it still plays a large role in the state’s economy, but if state leaders and business owners play it right, the family farm could become a major destination attraction for travelers.
by - July 2, 2014 11:02 pm
Benton County among top U.S. counties for real estate investment
Rising home prices, lower unemployment rates and growing renter population in Benton County makes the area one of the top 16 markets for real estate investment over the past year,…
by - July 2, 2014 4:19 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Nestle, Hormel divest of brands, Snyder’s Lance cuts costs
• Nestle USA sells Juicy Juice business Nestle USA announced the sale of its Juicy Juice business to private equity firm Brynwood Partners. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed….
by - July 2, 2014 2:54 pm
Havenwood hires new exec director
Havenwood announced Cindy Acree as its new executive director. A Bentonville native, Acree brings more than two decades of business, nonprofit, and organizational development experience to Havenwood. She most recently served…
by - July 2, 2014 2:23 pm
Rodeo of the Ozarks marks 70 years, plans renovations
The John Henry Shaddox Wagon Train made the 71-mile, six-day trip from Harrison to Springdale just in time to usher in the 70th annual Rodeo of the Ozarks and take…
by - July 2, 2014 12:16 pm
Cotton says ISIS ‘greater danger’ than Al-Qaeda pre-9/11
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, told a state chamber crowd on Tuesday (July 1) that the crumbling military situation in Iraq has led to an insurgent group more dangerous than…
by - July 2, 2014 12:12 pm
Arkansas ends year with revenue gain, $78.7 million surplus
Arkansas ends its 2013-2014 fiscal year with a surplus of $78.7 million on total tax collections of $6.242 billion. The surplus was well below the $299.5 million surplus in the…
by - July 2, 2014 10:26 am
Tyson and Hillshire boards approve $8.55 billion merger
Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands on Wednesday (July 2) confirmed they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Tyson will acquire all outstanding shares of Hillshire for $63 per share….
by - July 2, 2014 10:09 am
Catfish, Corndogs, and Cornhole
The Catfish, Corndogs & Cornhole tournament, hosted by WhyteSpyder and Collective Bias, is a cornhole tournament, catfish fry and corndog cookout at Collective Bias’s new office located at 1750 Osage…
by - July 2, 2014 8:11 am
Big Brothers Big Sisters NWA Names New Executive Director
Sarah Heimer of Fayetteville is the new leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, effective Tuesday.
by - July 2, 2014 8:05 am
Tyson Foods, Hillshire Reach Definitive Agreement For $8.5 Billion Acquisition
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is anticipated to close by September 27, the last day of Tyson Foods fiscal year.
by - July 2, 2014 6:29 am
Lawmakers finish insurance, prisons and lottery special session
32 hours. Three calendar days. Two locations. One special session. Arkansas lawmakers wrapped up a short special session passing bills to address a public school employee insurance crisis, prison overcrowding…