by - February 4, 2014 11:06 am
First Bank Completes Acquisition of Crawford County Lender
Terry Carson is now market president for Crawford County.
Regions
by - February 4, 2014 10:52 am
Arkansas’ January tax revenue hit by weak retail sales
The percentage increase in year-to-date Arkansas gross tax collections fell to 2.1% in January compared to a 3.4% level in the December report. Also, sales and use tax collections continue…
by - February 4, 2014 9:57 am
U.S. cattle herd liquidation continues, down to 1951 levels
The annual cattle inventory report confirmed that the U.S. cattle herd shrunk 2% from a year ago, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture annual report. What's more, the 87.7…
by - February 4, 2014 9:48 am
Analysts high on Tyson Foods
Three Wall Street analysts liked what Tyson Foods execs had to say last week, and approved of the solid first quarter performance — the best in company history. J.P. Morgan…
by - February 3, 2014 10:50 pm
Tyson Foods declares cash dividend
The board of directors of Tyson Foods declared a quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share on Class A common stock and 6.75 cents per share on restricted Class B…
by - February 3, 2014 10:37 pm
H7N9 avian influenza concerns escalate in China
The World Health Organization and Chinese authorities are investigating how three members of one family contracted the H7N9 avian influenza virus. There have been 192 confirmed human cases of the…
by - February 3, 2014 10:00 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Post acquisition, Staples hires, Eddie Bauer eyed
• Post acquires PowerBar, Musashi brands In a move to expand its active nutrition category, Post Holdings has agreed to acquire the PowerBar and Musashi brands and related worldwide assets…
by - February 3, 2014 6:28 pm
A greener Wal-Mart is a slow work in progress
Wal-Mart has plenty of fans and critics when it comes to the retailer’s sustainability initiatives. When former CEO Lee Scott boldly announced the retailer’s sustainability platform eight years ago, there…
by - February 3, 2014 6:12 pm
Gossage of Ozark latest area legislator to announce a re-election bid
Rep. Bill Gossage, R-Ozark, has announced that he will seek a second term as the representative for District in the Arkansas House later this year. Gossage, assistant superintendent of the…
by - February 3, 2014 6:04 pm
Fort Smith sales tax collections dip 0.69% in 2013
Sales tax collection for the city of Fort Smith were down 0.69% for the 2013 reporting year, ending two years of collection gains and coming in 1.16% below budget estimates….
by - February 3, 2014 5:36 pm
UAFS, ATU-Ozark report spring enrollment numbers
Spring semester enrollment was down 4% at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and preliminary figures show enrollment up almost 4% at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus. The ATU-Ozark spring…
by - February 3, 2014 4:17 pm
Plans move forward on major renovation of Fianna Hills Country Club
Plans to drastically alter the appearance and business model of the Fianna Hills Country Club are continuing to move forward, with plans for a $20 million investment in the property….
by - February 3, 2014 3:34 pm
Sebastian County lifts burn bans following winter weather
Following a Sunday storm that dropped snow and sleet across the region, most local counties lifted burn bans that had been in effect for weeks due to dry and windy…
by - February 3, 2014 3:27 pm
Bev Lewis to retire after more than 30 years as UA coach, administrator
Bev Lewis, the former University of Arkansas director of Women’s Athletics and now the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Associate Athletic Director, is retiring after more than 30 years with…
by - February 3, 2014 3:26 pm
Bev Lewis, Longtime UA Administrator, Announces Retirement
Lewis was a member of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals inaugural Forty Under 40 class in 1997.
by - February 3, 2014 3:07 pm
Legacy National Bank to Build New Banking Center in Rogers
The bank recently bought 1.12 acres on Pauline Whitaker Parkway for $878,169.
by - February 3, 2014 2:52 pm
Blustery winter reshaping family budgets, hurting retailers
Retailers often mention weather as a reason for lackluster sales. It was too warm during the holiday season of 2012 which weighed down sales of winter coats, sweaters and other…
by - February 3, 2014 2:44 pm
Rep. Womack named vice chair of a House Appropriations subcommittee
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, continues his service in the House this year with a new appointment, a sign of the 3rd District congressman's ever increasing seniority in the Republican-controlled…
by - February 3, 2014 1:05 pm
Changes coming in how utility companies buy electricity
Computers and the internet are not just for buying items from Amazon or Overstock.com. Starting in March, utility companies connected to the Integrated Marketplace will be able to buy and…
by - February 3, 2014 11:54 am
J.B. Hunt Transport raises dividend
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is raising its dividend for shareholders by 33% to 20 cents per share. The increased dividend payment will be made Feb. 27 to shareholders…