Northwest Arkansas

Nominate for our Best in Class Awards

Employment Hits Five-Hear High

The Associated General Contractors of America said May 2 that the construction industry employed six million people in the month of April, the highest level since June 2009.

Kutak Rock Building Sells In $5.75M Deal

Bearden Millsap Property LLC of Fort Smith, led by Robert M. Bearden, bought the 35,759-SF Class A office building at 234 E. Millsap Drive.

Tornadoes, Hail Key Concerns for Homeowners, Businesses

In the wake of the April 27 tornado that ripped through central Arkansas and killed 16 people, state insurance commissioner Jay Bradford is urging people to revisit their insurance policies to make sure they and their homes are properly protected in the event of a natural disaster.

Momma Drama

Maybe Momma Deans Soul Food Kitchen will fare better financially in the Shulertown food truck court than it did as a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Missing Payments

Fosters Exterior Solutions LLC of Farmington is still aggressively pursuing payment from the general contractor of a $25-million student housing development in Fayetteville.

Mean Messages

Whispers came into possession of an audio file that a source claims is ex-Walmart executive John J. Ryan leaving a series of rants on his ex-wifes answering machine.

Ah-Ha!

Whispers finally figured out whos behind the pending purchase of the San Jose Manor and the old Ryans Clothing store in the 200 block of Emma Avenue in Springdale.

McDaniel’s personal and professional split

There will be much more to be written and spoken about in the days ahead of the courtroom performances of Dustin McDaniel, our state’s lame-duck Democrat elected, and two-term Attorney…

First Western Bank responds to Arvest and Smiley litigation

Booneville-based First Western Bank has filed its response to the Arvest Interpleading and countersuits stemming from the Dennis Smiley loan saga, which cost him his job as a top bank…

A fortunate son

A lot has changed in Mom’s world. The world in 1949, the year of her birth, was a crazy place. Europe was rebuilding its continental economy, the Soviets were rattling…

Calls for Judge Piazza impeachment follow gay marriage ruling

At least one member of the Arkansas House of Representatives has confirmed that he is pursuing impeachment against Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza following his ruling Friday (May 9)…

Arkansas ban on same-sex marriage is overturned (Updated)

The ban on same-sex marriages has been struck down Friday (May 9) by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza in his decision with Wright v. Arkansas. Arkansas voters in 2004…

Wal-Mart denied dismissal in shareholder lawsuit related to corruption charges

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. does not agree with the recent denial from U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Setser regarding its motion to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit filed by a Michigan pension fund…

SFC Fluidics Works to Bring Smaller Disposable Insulin Pump to Market

The medical device company in Fayetteville recently secured a Series-B investment of $2 million to commercialize the product.

The Friday Wire: Drive-in grocery and Beaver Lake water

A new Wal-Mart grocery drive-in experiment, problems at an area non-profit, Beaver Lake water facts and dumb federal policies are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for May 9….

Court grants short extension in Smiley, Arvest interpleading

Benton County Circuit Court Judge John Scott granted Bank of the Ozarks and Summit Bank one more week to file their answers to the Arvest interpleading regarding Dennis Smiley’s Arvest…

Startups to Watch: PicaSolar, Overwatch raising funds ahead of product launch

Capital is the lifeblood startup ventures, particularly those like PicaSolar and Overwatch that are in the midst of bringing new products to market. Expanding into new markets is also a…

SFC Fluidics raises $2 million in funding

A new disposable insulin patch pump, smaller than any pump on the market, is in development from Fayetteville-based SFC Fluidics Inc., a medical device and diagnostics company. SFC Fluidics recently…

NWACC commencement slated for May 10

NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host its credit commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Almost 500 students are expected to participate in ceremonies at…

Midsize, regional banks rush to grow through mergers

The largest banks in Arkansas continue to get bigger through active mergers and acquisitions in recent months. Home Bancshares/Centennial Bank, Simmons First and Bank of the Ozarks have been on…

Water system needs, budget priorities part of Fort Smith Board strategy session

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Van Buren High School Hall of Honor, and a MASH program at Mercy

UAMS, Helena Hospital announced co-management agreement

Citizens Bank names Alan Jessup COO