by - May 3, 2014 10:47 am
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by - May 2, 2014 4:34 pm
Arkansas tax revenue meets expectations in April report
Arkansas revenue officials said April tax collections were in line with expectations leading to year-to-date figures slightly rising 10 months into the current fiscal year. The April revenue report provided…
by - May 2, 2014 3:28 pm
Smiley: Deposit Stock Funds in Court Account
Embattled former Arvest Bank executive Dennis Smiley has asked the Benton County Circuit Court to deposit stock funds in an account, and has asked the court to dismiss a claim against him by the Bank of Fayetteville.
by - May 2, 2014 2:49 pm
Momentum Building for Downtown Springdale, Emma Avenue
As groundbreaking for the Springdale leg of the Razorback Regional Greenway nears, two of the biggest names in Northwest Arkansas continue to be mentioned in connection with downtown redevelopment Walton and Tyson.
by - May 2, 2014 5:54 am
The Friday Wire: Miserable money managers and ‘click and collect’
Details on the lack of financial literacy in Arkansas, positive recovery for U.S. Sen. John Boozman, death penalty difficulties and a ‘click-and-collect’ Wal-Mart site in Bentonville are part of the…
by - May 2, 2014 12:10 am
Tyson and Wal-Mart announce the final Honor Flight
Five years ago, Tyson Foods and Wal-Mart helped organize the first official Arkansas Honor Flight, taking World War II veterans on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials,…
by - May 1, 2014 7:47 pm
Arvest Bank receives high marks from J.D. Power study
Arvest Bank ranks highest both in the South Central Region and in the Southwest Region in the J.D. Power 2014 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. This is the sixth year Arvest has…
by - May 1, 2014 6:38 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s tethering plan opens logistics opportunities
Wal-Mart is a logistics leader that revolutionized the supply chain years ago with its distribution center system. But now that the retail giant is experimenting with small convenience formats and…
by - May 1, 2014 6:04 pm
Big second fiscal quarter profits expected for Tyson Foods
The stars have been aligned for Tyson Foods this past year and the meat giant is expected to produce another record quarter when it reports earnings on Monday (May 5)…
by - May 1, 2014 5:41 pm
Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate dips to 5.4% in March
Gains in the number of employed and a 3.7% decline in the number of unemployed helped push the Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate down to 5.4% in March compared to…
by - May 1, 2014 5:03 pm
Wal-Mart and its foundation give $250,000 to storm relief
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support disaster relief efforts following the severe weather events impacting the Midwest and Southeast portions of…
by - May 1, 2014 4:28 pm
George family gives $1 million to Jones Center Endowment
The Jones Trust announced a $1 million pledge by the George Family awarded Thursday (May 5) in Springdale. The funds will go to the Jones Center Endowment Fund, a campaign…
by - May 1, 2014 4:09 pm
Weather, one-time charge pushes ArcBest to first quarter loss of $5.2 million
The first quarter financials for ArcBest Corporation (formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp.) were not as good as analysts expected thanks to a pension settlement charge and the estimated negative…
by - May 1, 2014 3:12 pm
First quarter home sales up almost 3% in Arkansas’ largest markets
Home sales in Arkansas four largest metro areas during the first quarter of 2014 are up almost 3% compared to the same period of 2013, but the average per home…
by - May 1, 2014 11:40 am
Arvest Tabs Missouri Executive to Lead Fort Smith Market
Arvest Bank announced Thursday that Rodney Shepard, president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Springfield, Missouri, has been named the president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Fort Smith, effective June 1.
by - May 1, 2014 9:27 am
Superior Industries names new CEO
Superior Industries International announces Donald J. Stebbins as its president and CEO effective May 5, succeeding Steven J. Borick, who retired March 31. He will also join Superior’s board of…
by - May 1, 2014 6:07 am
First Bank sues Dennis Smiley, Arvest and other lenders
Another bank has joined the growing web of lawsuits, counter complaints and pleas for judgment in the Dennis Smiley fraud saga. To date there have been seven banks file counter…
by - April 30, 2014 8:25 pm
Minimum wage hike fails in U.S. Senate, debate continues in Arkansas
Efforts to increase the minimum wage aren't just happening – or not happening – in the halls of Congress or the West Wing. A group in Arkansas is working to…
by - April 30, 2014 7:56 pm
Murphy Oil income falls in the first quarter
Murphy Oil Corp. saw profits decline as discontinued operations showed up on the company’s earnings. The El Dorado-based pure play oil and gas explorer posted net income of $155.2 million…
by - April 30, 2014 7:43 pm
Residential building permits rise more than 20% in Northwest Arkansas
The local residential building sector continues its steady trek forward in March with the region’s four largest cities reporting new permits valued at $35.795 million, a 22.7% increase from March…