by - April 17, 2014 4:15 pm
The 2013 fourth quarter economy in the central Arkansas area received a grade of C- meaning that economic conditions declined slightly compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 and were…
by - April 17, 2014 4:05 pm
Continued gains in employment and sales tax collections helped the Northwest Arkansas economy finish 2013 with a strong fourth quarter, according to The Compass Report. The fourth quarter 2013 grade…
by - April 17, 2014 3:58 pm
The Compass Report for the fourth quarter of 2013 shows that small but broad based gains in key metrics has resulted in the Fort Smith regional economy finishing out 2013…
by - April 17, 2014 3:46 pm
Fort Smith’s Riverfront Blues Festival celebrates its 24th year with another spectacular lineup for 2014, featuring some of the best artists in contemporary blues. Singer songwriter Paul Thorn and blues…
by - April 17, 2014 3:44 pm
Home Bancshares, parent company of Centennial Bank, reported a record first quarter profit on Thursday (April 17), and Simmons First National Corp. had an up-and-down quarter depending on how you…
by - April 17, 2014 3:08 pm
by - April 17, 2014 11:45 am
Doug McMillon, an alumni of the University of Arkansas, and his wife Shelley donated $1 million toward establishing the McMillon Family Endowed Excellence Fund at the Sam. M. Walton College…
by - April 17, 2014 9:43 am
Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron, picked up several endorsements from his fellow legislators this week in his race to unseat District 9 Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, who is seeking a third…
by - April 17, 2014 7:44 am
Where do bankers go to borrow money? A paper trail left by former Arvest exec Dennis Smiley Jr. indicates he went to his friends and family first – and possibly without…
by - April 17, 2014 7:24 am
Facing tough sales comparisons and other operating headwinds, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is once again expanding its fee-based services with a new money transfer option expected to rival Money Gram for…
by - April 17, 2014 6:11 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, says it has 1,000 stores ready for a transformative change in credit card technology and plans to have the rest of their U.S….
by - April 17, 2014 6:01 am
April is shaping up to be a colorful month. Folks in the Fort Smith Region can get their greens at the Alma Spinach Festival, search for eggs of every color…
by - April 17, 2014 5:55 am
April is packed with big events including a hunt for 15,000 Easter Eggs, Komen's Race for the Cure, and a Starlight Gala featuring one of country music hottest duos, Thompson…
by - April 17, 2014 5:50 am
Fundraising reports for March show former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross out-raised his Republican challengers running for the governor's mansion. In a report filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State's office,…
by - April 17, 2014 5:48 am
First quarter home sales in the Fort Smith region showed mixed results, with Crawford County far outpacing Sebastian County during the first three months of the year. From January 1…
by - April 17, 2014 5:46 am
Drivers making their way from Alma to Benton County are going to have to get used to hopping on Interstate 49 starting next week. According to District 4 Engineer Chad…
by - April 17, 2014 5:44 am
More than a hundred business professionals and child learning advocates huddled Wednesday morning (April 16) during a blustery construction kickoff for the $28.5 million Amazeum in Bentonville. Sam Dean, executive…
by - April 16, 2014 4:22 pm
Springdale grocery store chain sets milestone with 75th location
by - April 16, 2014 9:44 am
Travel around the world and gain a deeper understanding of cultural perspectives without leaving town at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith's annual International Festival. The sights, sounds, and…
by - April 16, 2014 6:18 am
The monthly meeting of the Sebastian County Quorum Court in Greenwood took an unexpected turn Tuesday (April 15) that could result in a lawsuit being filed against County Judge David…
