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Walton family invests in downtown Springdale, ‘legitimizes’ area work

Excitement is brewing in downtown Springdale with news that an entity funded by the Walton family — Downtown Springdale LLC — has acquired a major landmark building at 202 E….

The Supply Side: Crossmark offers a peek at new collaboration center

Collaboration between the retailer and supplier is nothing new, but a new facility recently opened by Crossmark in Bentonville is designed to offer a new level of technology and virtual…

Walmart.com announces management changes

Joel Anderson, Walmart.com president for the past three years, has resigned to take a job with another company. Teen discounter Five Below has named Anderson as its president. He will…

Fort Smith area, Northwest Arkansas foreclosure filings continue to dwindle

Arkansas is among the majority of states where foreclosure fillings are subsiding to five or six year lows as the housing market recovery shows strength in a slowly improving economy….

325 new jobs coming to central and Northeast Arkansas

Two job announcements in two days will bring 325 new jobs and a former U.S. Vice-president to Arkansas. On Tuesday (June 10), Arkansas economic officials will break ground in Osceola…

Fort Smith Public Library director advocates for millage increase

A decision has not yet been made on if or when voters may decide on whether to approve a millage increase for the Fort Smith Public Library, but it is…

Arraignment held Monday for man who stole Southside Band money

A Utah man who allegedly took $272,500 from the Southside High School band that was intended to pay for a 2012 band trip to Hawaii was in Fort Smith on…

Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith schools pursue new education models

It is no secret that education systems in the 21st century faces an ever-increasing pressure to keep pace with the pace of change. And while students and teachers have seen…

Finances improve among struggling banks, but not all are clear of oversight

Community bank soundness is another sign of the local economic recovery in Benton and Washington counties as well as the Fort Smith metro area. Through the first quarter of 2014…

Fleur Delcious Weekend

Celebrate all things French–six days of fine food, wine, music, culture. Can’t get to Paris? Come to Eureka Springs! Fleur Delicious Weekend is a Celebration of all the senses: sight,…

Love the Blues? You can’t miss this one. Full schedule available at www.eurekaspringsblues.com. Music starts on Thursday, June 12th and runs through Sunday, June 15th with Father’s Day picnic @ Turpentine Creek…

Tyson Foods counters with $8.55 billion offer for Hillshire (Updated)

Tyson Foods on Monday (June 9) placed an $8.55 billion bid on the table for Hillshire Brands causing bidding competitor Pilgrim’s Pride to fold. The Tyson offer, the biggest meat…

Defining Moment: Tyson Foods Wins Bidding War for Hillshire

The company has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire Hillshire brands for $8.55 billion in cash.

Rogers Has Arrived; Springdale Hopeful, as Attention Turns to Emma

Downtown Rogers is booming, and the idea that Springdale will finally have its day in the sun of downtown redevelopment is in full ferment.

Real Estate Pros Boosted By Global Retail Meet

Retailers are now more interested in expanding. That is the major takeaway local commercial real estate agents had from this years International Council of Shopping Centers retail real estate convention.

Pinnacle Matures, Poised for Most Ambitious Building Yet

By the end of next year, the Hunt Ventures tower is expected to loom over Interstate 49 in nPinnacle Hills.

Walmarts Shifting Focus Leaves Some Nonprofits Starved for Funding Help

As the Walmart Foundation continues its transition to only contribute to groups whose initiatives fall within three narrow categories, local organizations are looking to replace funding.