by - June 3, 2014 3:59 pm
First Federal Bancshares Becomes Bear State Financial
Bear State Financial is now using the NASDAQ ticker symbol of BSF.
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by - June 3, 2014 3:10 pm
Food fight is on between Tyson Foods and Pilgrim’s for Hillshire Brands
This bidding for breakfast sausage could get expensive. What began as a $6.5 billion bid by Pilgrim’s Pride for Hillshire Brands, has now seen Pilgrim’s up its bid to $7.7…
by - June 3, 2014 2:50 pm
BlueInGreen Trending For Record Revenue Year
Fayetteville startup taps its technology to help improve drinking water in three states.
by - June 3, 2014 1:05 pm
Arkansas’ year-to-date revenue up, May collections down 4%
Despite a fiscal year-to-date decline in individual income tax collections, Arkansas’ largest source of tax revenue, gross tax revenue for the fiscal year is up 0.6% and the state is…
by - June 3, 2014 12:43 pm
UCP Day with the NWA Naturals
Sunday, June 22, 2014 will be UCP Day with the NWA Naturals at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The game starts at 2:00. Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy's Family Support Fund. …
by - June 3, 2014 12:18 pm
Bella Vista, Centerton named best places to own a home in Arkansas
Benton County is one of the fastest growing areas in the Natural State in part because of job creation, quality of life and strong public school systems. But a recent…
by - June 3, 2014 11:53 am
Wal-Mart shares up less than 1.5% between shareholder meetings
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is celebrating 52 years as a retailer, and while the discount juggernaut’s shares are trading around $77, performance has been lackluster for the past 12 months relative…
by - June 3, 2014 10:12 am
Father’s Day spending expected to top $12.5 billion
As spending holidays go, Father’s Day pales in comparison to Mother’s Day ($19.9 billion) or Christmas ($602 billion), but consumers are still expected to dole out an average of $113.80…
by - June 2, 2014 6:14 pm
Perjury charges not pursued in conflicting testimony over UA finances
Heated and conflicting legislative testimony related to more than $6 million in deficits within a University of Arkansas division will not be investigated further for perjury, according to Larry Jegley,…
by - June 2, 2014 5:39 pm
Runoff race gets nasty between GOP Attorney General candidates
Leslie Rutledge and David Sterling are in a full-fledged street brawl with a week to go in their run-off for the GOP Attorney General nomination. The two Republicans have taken potshots…
by - June 2, 2014 4:44 pm
Begin Wakarusa with Moon Hooch, Michael Franti and Spearhead
The 11th annual Wakarusa Music Festival will offer some 130 confirmed acts appearing on six stages over four days at Mulberry Mountain, north of Ozark. Admittedly, that’s a lot of bands…
by - June 2, 2014 4:30 pm
Center for Art and Education welcomes Fayetteville Underground
Two regional art organizations came together on Sunday (June 1) afternoon, as Van Buren's Center for Art and Education played host to artists from Fayetteville Underground for the opening reception…
by - June 2, 2014 3:15 pm
Wal-Mart delegates gathering in Northwest Arkansas for annual shindig
Wal-Mart shareholders week is a global affair with 5,000 delegates visiting from 27 countries and every state where Wal-Mart operates under 71 banners. The Wal-Mart representatives began arriving at Northwest…
by - June 2, 2014 2:38 pm
EPA announces ‘Clean Power Plan’ to cut coal use, reduce emissions
The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a far-reaching and controversial plan Monday (June 2) that it says will cut carbon dioxide emissions 30% by 2030 from 2005 levels, a move…
by - June 1, 2014 11:49 pm
Wal-Mart pounces on book sales opportunity
It’s no surprise to see Wal-Mart seeking inroads with Hachette Book Group given that the relationship between Amazon and the publisher is strained. Hachette and Amazon have been unable to…
by - June 1, 2014 5:48 pm
Officials, candidates discuss idea of an Arkansas ‘Workforce Czar’
More than 40 state business leaders met with Gov. Mike Beebe at the Governor’s mansion last week to discuss job openings, skills gaps, and the need for more coordination among…
by - June 1, 2014 5:30 pm
Isbell the AMP and You
He dang sure shouldn’t be, but Jason Isbell was an afterthought on the promo stuff announcing a July 7 concert at the AMP in Northwest Arkansas. Isbell would probably be…
by - June 1, 2014 5:10 pm
Wakarusa music festival is back for the 11th year
Wakarusa comes just once a year, but Brett Mosiman spends all the time in between planning for the next one. The four-day music festival, now in its 11th year, is…
by - June 1, 2014 4:51 pm
Asa goes bold on fighting crime
It came as no surprise this past week when Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson, a former federal prosecutor, unveiled a plan to ratchet up efforts to curtail violent crime and…
by - June 1, 2014 11:47 am
Men don heels to help NWA Women’s Shelter end family violence
Men from law enforcement, government and the business world donned heels instead of running shoes Saturday (May 31) for a relay aimed at helping end family violence. Champions for Heels,…