by - June 12, 2014 4:34 pm
Two marijuana questions are now seeking signatures to appear on the November ballot in Arkansas, but at least one of the leaders involved in the pro-medical marijuana movement thinks legalized…
by - June 12, 2014 4:21 pm
The largest deal in meat history — Tyson Foods’s $8.55 billion offer to acquire HIllshire Brands — may soon reach the Hillshire board for approval, according to persons close to…
by - June 12, 2014 3:22 pm
The top two executives at Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart did without bonuses and incentive performance pay in fiscal 2014 to the tune of $126,338 for CEO Hank Henderson and $76,749 for…
by - June 12, 2014 11:16 am
Consumer spending remained largely unchanged in May, according to the retail sales report released Thursday (June 12) by the National Retail Federation. Retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and…
by - June 12, 2014 10:31 am
Young Actors Guild presents Cinderella!! More than 40 young actors will bring this breathless story to life. The performers come from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, Ozark, Rudy, Lavaca…
by - June 12, 2014 10:28 am
Young Actors Guild presents Cinderella More than 40 young actors will bring this breathless story to life. The performers come from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, Ozark, Rudy, Lavaca…
by - June 12, 2014 10:25 am
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross announced his five-part job creation plan Thursday (June 12) during a visit to Chaffee Crossing, which Ross touted as having brought more than 1,000 jobs…
by - June 11, 2014 7:34 pm
Shannon Newton was named as the new president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) replacing long-time leader Lane Kidd, who resigned earlier this year. Newton has been with the ATA…
by - June 11, 2014 7:27 pm
Fort Smith City Directors were true to their straw poll from Tuesday (June 10) and have withdrawn two resolutions that would have directed the city to hire an auditor to…
by - June 11, 2014 6:12 pm
Tyson Foods was recently cited for a wastewater violation from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in connection with a fish kill caused by improper disposal of a feed…
by - June 11, 2014 5:52 pm
With the surprise primary loss of U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Tuesday night (June 10) and his announcement Wednesday (June 11) that he would resign his post as majority…
by - June 11, 2014 5:39 pm
Gigantic screen televisions are fun to look at in a store, but on a space-to-sales ratio they rank well below tablets and mobile phones. That is why consumers can expect…
by - June 11, 2014 5:15 pm
Few reviews of the move by Springdale-based Tyson Foods to acquire Hillshire Brands for $8.55 billion are favorable. Several analysts say Tyson overbid at $63 per share for Hillshire Brands at…
by - June 11, 2014 3:45 pm
School is out and summer is almost here, which means there is lots to do and see in the Fort Smith area. Locals can take in some tunes at the…
by - June 11, 2014 3:33 pm
June is all about summer celebrations, golf, and pre-rodeo festivities in NWA. Locals can party at the Summer Salsa, Summer Nights Gala, or Summer Solstice event, watch the pros at…
by - June 11, 2014 3:02 pm
The Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority announced at its Wednesday (June 11) that it may soon host a meeting between legislators and private sector businesses in its attempt to secure funding…
by - June 11, 2014 2:54 pm
There is never a good time for a high-profile and deadly traffic accident involving a tractor-trailer rig, but efforts by the trucking industry to amend federal hours-of-service rules likely became…
by - June 11, 2014 2:48 pm
The best selling brands in the competitive consumer packaged goods (CPG) space are those deemed to be dependable and trustworthy, according to a recent study by market research firm BrandSpark….
by - June 11, 2014 2:33 pm
The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center has hired two speech-language pathologists in its Speech Department. Megan Weaver, speech-language pathologist, joined the Kistler Center after earning a master’s degree from Northeastern State…
by - June 11, 2014 2:21 pm
Two students from among this year’s GED graduates will receive $1,000 scholarships to continue their studies at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. This year’s scholarship winners were Jesus Alvarez Garcia of…
