by - May 1, 2014 5:45 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 6.9% in March
The good news is that the Fort Smith metro jobless rate during March was 6.9%, the first time in 62 consecutive months the rate has been below 7%. The not-so-good…
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by - May 1, 2014 5:41 pm
Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate dips to 5.4% in March
Gains in the number of employed and a 3.7% decline in the number of unemployed helped push the Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate down to 5.4% in March compared to…
by - May 1, 2014 5:03 pm
Wal-Mart and its foundation give $250,000 to storm relief
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support disaster relief efforts following the severe weather events impacting the Midwest and Southeast portions of…
by - May 1, 2014 4:28 pm
George family gives $1 million to Jones Center Endowment
The Jones Trust announced a $1 million pledge by the George Family awarded Thursday (May 5) in Springdale. The funds will go to the Jones Center Endowment Fund, a campaign…
by - May 1, 2014 4:09 pm
Weather, one-time charge pushes ArcBest to first quarter loss of $5.2 million
The first quarter financials for ArcBest Corporation (formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp.) were not as good as analysts expected thanks to a pension settlement charge and the estimated negative…
by - May 1, 2014 3:12 pm
First quarter home sales up almost 3% in Arkansas’ largest markets
Home sales in Arkansas four largest metro areas during the first quarter of 2014 are up almost 3% compared to the same period of 2013, but the average per home…
by - May 1, 2014 11:40 am
Arvest Tabs Missouri Executive to Lead Fort Smith Market
Arvest Bank announced Thursday that Rodney Shepard, president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Springfield, Missouri, has been named the president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Fort Smith, effective June 1.
by - May 1, 2014 11:02 am
Shepard named CEO of Arvest Bank operations in Fort Smith area
Rodney Shepard, a former top officer with Arvest Bank operations in the Fort Smith area, is returning to be the new president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Fort Smith….
by - May 1, 2014 9:34 am
Camp Invention
Behind every discovery is a curious mind! If you are on the search for a fun, weeklong summer program for your rising 1st-6th grader, you’re in luck! Immaculate Conception School is reinventing summer fun…
by - May 1, 2014 9:30 am
Register for Camp Invention!
Behind every discovery is a curious mind! If you are on the search for a fun, weeklong summer program for your rising 1st-6th grader, you’re in luck! Immaculate Conception School…
by - May 1, 2014 9:27 am
Superior Industries names new CEO
Superior Industries International announces Donald J. Stebbins as its president and CEO effective May 5, succeeding Steven J. Borick, who retired March 31. He will also join Superior’s board of…
by - May 1, 2014 6:07 am
First Bank sues Dennis Smiley, Arvest and other lenders
Another bank has joined the growing web of lawsuits, counter complaints and pleas for judgment in the Dennis Smiley fraud saga. To date there have been seven banks file counter…
by - April 30, 2014 8:25 pm
Minimum wage hike fails in U.S. Senate, debate continues in Arkansas
Efforts to increase the minimum wage aren't just happening – or not happening – in the halls of Congress or the West Wing. A group in Arkansas is working to…
by - April 30, 2014 7:56 pm
Murphy Oil income falls in the first quarter
Murphy Oil Corp. saw profits decline as discontinued operations showed up on the company’s earnings. The El Dorado-based pure play oil and gas explorer posted net income of $155.2 million…
by - April 30, 2014 7:52 pm
UAFS officials provide update on new campus fitness center
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's Board of Visitors received an update Wednesday (April 30) on the university's planned new fitness center. According to Dr. Lee Krehbiel, UAFS vice…
by - April 30, 2014 7:43 pm
Residential building permits rise more than 20% in Northwest Arkansas
The local residential building sector continues its steady trek forward in March with the region’s four largest cities reporting new permits valued at $35.795 million, a 22.7% increase from March…
by - April 30, 2014 7:27 pm
Sparks Health again recognized for stroke care
Sparks Health System has been recognized for its stroke care by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Sparks received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing…
by - April 30, 2014 7:16 pm
NWA kicks May off with a Construction Bash, Touch-a-Truck, and Heart Ball
Northwest Arkansas has something to offer everyone in May, with local events ranging from a Construction Bash and Touch-a-Truck festival, to the always elegant Heart Ball and the Taste of…
by - April 30, 2014 5:39 pm
Arkansas Best Corp. to become ArcBest, stock ticker symbol to change
Christmas may come early to select signage and print companies with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announcing Wednesday (April 30) that as of May 1 the transportation holding company will…
by - April 30, 2014 3:58 pm
Rogers Real Estate Agent Sentenced to 18 Months for False Documents
Rogers real estate agent Christian Sanchez pled guilty in September to falsifying a clients employment information and was sentenced today in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.