by - July 30, 2014 11:17 am
August Execution Anniversaries
August Execution Anniversaries In the 1800s, hanging was the only method of execution used by the federal court at Fort Smith. Between 1873 and 1896, 86 people were executed on…
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by - July 30, 2014 9:50 am
Bentonville Company Granted Patent For Tax Analytics Software
The patented technology aims to validate information on sales tax charges and filings, saving companies time and money.
by - July 30, 2014 9:41 am
Superior Industries to Close Rogers Plant, Move Jobs to Mexico
After 25 years in Rogers, Superior Industries International Inc. is closing its plant on Dixieland Road and eliminating 500 jobs.
by - July 30, 2014 8:59 am
Attorney General opinion notes Sebastian County Election Commission error
An opinion from the Arkansas Attorney General will not change action already taken by the Sebastian County Election Commission, but its chairman said the commission would likely take a new…
by - July 30, 2014 8:25 am
Superior Industries to close Rogers plant, 500 jobs lost
Superior Industries announced early Wednesday (July 30) that it would close its Rogers wheel manufacturing plant as “part of an initiative to reduce costs and enhance its global competitive position.”…
by - July 29, 2014 7:05 pm
Family Dollar to close stores in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith areas
Family Dollar will soon shutter seven underperforming stores across the Natural State – a move resulting in up to 70 lost jobs. Three of those Family Dollar locations are located…
by - July 29, 2014 6:00 pm
Chancellor: Departing UAFS leaders a sign of good hiring, training
The chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith said several top-level administrators recently departing the university are signs the university is hiring the right individuals and developing them…
by - July 29, 2014 5:46 pm
Sam’s Club survey: Microbusiness owners expect U.S. economy to worsen
The economy may be improving for Wall Street firms furnishing cheap capital to corporate America at large, but a recent poll compiled by Sam’s Club and Gallup indicated two-thirds of…
by - July 29, 2014 5:19 pm
New Senate poll shows Cotton maintaining narrow lead over Pryor
A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey of 1,780 likely Arkansas voters shows U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, with a 44-42% lead over two-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor….
by - July 29, 2014 4:24 pm
Wal-Mart acquires startup Luvocracy
WalmartLabs announced Tuesday (July 29) the acquisition of Luvocracy, a social marketplace startup based in Silicon Valley. The retailer notes that this is primarily a talent acquisition as it plans…
by - July 29, 2014 4:23 pm
Blake to make second run at Van Buren mayoral job
Van Buren residents will have a contested mayoral election this year and the race is going to look an awful lot like the 2010 election after Van Buren Alderman Max…
by - July 29, 2014 3:57 pm
Wal-Mart downgraded by Goldman Sachs
Wall Street analysts at Goldman Sachs took a long look at big-box discounters this week and downgraded Wal-Mart Stores to neutral from buy, while upgrading competitor Costco to a buy….
by - July 29, 2014 1:25 pm
Gilbert strives to be a good steward for the Jones Trust, provide ‘safe harbor’
Mike Gilbert is a behind the scenes kind of guy. As chief operating officer of the Jones Trust in Springdale, he stays busy managing The Jones Center facilities, as well…
by - July 29, 2014 1:25 pm
Ross, Hutchinson to Appear at Fort Smith Chamber Event
Gubernatorial candidates Mike Ross and Asa Hutchinson to meet with Fort Smith business community for breakfast.
by - July 29, 2014 1:05 pm
Mercy Presents New Mobile Health Clinic
The health care provider on Tuesday introduced the new clinic to a group of sponsors, chamber of commerce members and Mercy staff during a tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rogers.
by - July 29, 2014 12:58 pm
Acosta’s lead investor sells to Carlyle Group
Acosta Sales & Marketing, an in-store merchandising and marketing agency in the consumer goods industry, is being acquired by The Carlyle Group, according to a company release. The deal is…
by - July 29, 2014 12:52 pm
Fort Smith announces succession plan for finance director
Planning for the eventual retirement of Fort Smith's director of finance has already begun with the announcement Tuesday (July 29) of the city's new number two in the finance department….
by - July 29, 2014 12:11 pm
Consumer confidence rises in the second quarter
U.S. consumer confidence increased four index points in the second quarter of 2014 to a score of 104. This marks an upward trend that began in the first quarter of…
by - July 29, 2014 12:02 pm
Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren presents inaugural Great Futures Gala
The Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren invites the community and Club supporters to "Save the Date" for its inaugural "Great Futures Gala" on September 27. The first fundraiser…
by - July 29, 2014 11:37 am
Razorback Greenway adds work, costs for cities
As the Northwest Arkansas Regional Razorback Greenway continues to grow, it adds business growth opportunities and healthy options for area residents and tourists. It also adds responsibilities and potential higher…