by - August 26, 2014 10:04 am
Durable goods orders surge in July
New orders for manufactured durable goods in July increased $55.3 billion, or 22.6% to $300.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report. This increase, up five of the last…
Regions
by - August 26, 2014 9:41 am
Arkansans Plan To Save More, Spend Less With Conservative Outlook
Nearly two-thirds of Arkansas consumers in the recent Arvest Consumer Sentiment poll indicated they have not made a major household purchase in the past six months.
by - August 26, 2014 9:23 am
Arkansans plan to save more, spend less with conservative outlook
The majority of Arkansas consumers in the recent Arvest Consumer Sentiment poll (65%) indicated they have not made a major household purchase in the past six months. And while reported…
by - August 26, 2014 7:19 am
XNA on pace for record year, Fort Smith airport sees more traffic
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is on track to push past 600,000 annual enplanements, and the Fort Smith Regional Airport may post more than 90,000 enplanements for the first…
by - August 26, 2014 7:06 am
Walmart U.S. Recruits Top Exec From India To Bentonville
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon continues to draft his U.S. management team from around the globe. New Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran is an Australian who was managing the retailer’s China…
by - August 25, 2014 10:12 pm
Road widening, downtown truck traffic part of Fort Smith Board session
A brainstorming session was held Monday evening (Aug. 25) for the Fort Smith Board of Directors at the city's sanitation department headquarters, with a wide range of topics receiving attention…
by - August 25, 2014 10:03 pm
Sebastian County Quorum Court approves election for ambulance fee hike
The Sebastian County Quorum Court met Monday evening (Aug. 25) at the county courthouse in Greenwood and approved placing an ambulance fee increase on the November ballot. Residents of nine…
by - August 25, 2014 9:29 pm
Walmart U.S. recruits top exec from India to Bentonville
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon continues to draft his U.S. management team from around the globe. New Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran is an Australian who was managing the retailer’s China…
by - August 25, 2014 9:20 pm
Sen. Sanders: Lower Rate Filings Evidence Of Private Option’s Worth
The lower than expected 2015 insurance rate filings inadvertently published on the Arkansas Insurance Department’s Rate Review Division website provide evidence that the private option is working, one of the…
by - August 25, 2014 8:59 pm
August sales tax revenue mixed across Northwest Arkansas
The four largest cities across Northwest Arkansas reported $4.683 million in sales tax revenue this month, up 1.84% from $4.598 million a year ago. Springdale lead the region with a…
by - August 25, 2014 8:44 pm
8th Street expansion to provide east/west route through Bentonville
A $53 million road construction project will provide another major east/west corridor for traffic in Bentonville and a major step in the project is underway. The plan is for the…
by - August 25, 2014 8:04 pm
U.S. Rep. Lankford talks jobs, river funds during campaign stop in Poteau
U.S. Rep. James Lankford, R-Edmond, brought his campaign for U.S. Senate to Poteau Monday (Aug. 25). The Oklahoma City-area congressman, who is running to replace retiring Muskogee Republican Tom Coburn…
by - August 25, 2014 7:41 pm
Arvest Bank Broadens Legal Action With Lawsuit Against HDS Holdings
Arvest Bank filed a second suit involving unpaid loans made to former bank president H. Dennis Smiley’s family enterprise — HDS Holdings. The civil complaint filed Friday (Aug. 22) in…
by - August 25, 2014 7:02 pm
Investigate Before You Invest, Official Warns
If something is too good to be true, then most of the time it is, Arkansas Securities Commission senior examiner Larry Cathey said Monday. Cathey spoke to about 50 people…
by - August 25, 2014 6:43 pm
Election Central Daily Brief: Ross Rolls Out Veterans Plan
KATV’s Elicia Dover wraps up the day’s top political headlines, including news in the Arkansas Governor’s race. VETERANS FOR ROSS Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross released his plan for Arkansas…
by - August 25, 2014 3:44 pm
Red 11 hopes to deliver a ‘collective of creative minds’ in downtown Fort Smith
Owners and managers of 5 Star Productions in Fort Smith have been successful with a business model using top talent and leading-edge technology. They are pushing that formula with Red…
by - August 25, 2014 2:20 pm
Dawn Stehle Named Arkansas Medicaid Director
After a nationwide search, Arkansas found its next Medicaid director on the existing staff. Dawn Stehle was named state Medicaid director on Monday (Aug. 25) after serving as interim director…
by - August 25, 2014 2:12 pm
Crittenden Regional Hospital To Close Permanently On September 7
The board of trustees of the Crittenden Regional Hospital (CRH) in West Memphis said it planned to close its doors on Sept. 7 after “exploring all possible options with legal…
by - August 25, 2014 1:48 pm
Gov. Beebe Announces 35 Appointments To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following education board appointment: Mary Anne Salmon, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires May 1, 2015. Replaces Bob Burns….
by - August 25, 2014 1:46 pm
Jonesboro Police Chief Resigns (UPDATED)
Jonesboro Police Chief Mike Yates resigned Monday in the aftermath of a controversy involving a former newspaper reporter. Mayor Harold Perrin accepted the resignation Monday morning. In the one-page letter,…