by - February 3, 2014 12:00 am
Medical/Office Properties Sold for $7.2 Million
A pair of medical properties in Bella Vista and Springdale are now under the ownership of a Fortune 500 company.
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by - February 3, 2014 12:00 am
Career Marketing Agents Open Fitness Boutique
Bend Studios in Fayetteville is located near the intersection of Joyce Boulevard and Crossover Road.
by - February 2, 2014 10:24 pm
Arvest promotes Christy Queary
Arvest Bank announced Christy Queary was promoted to vice president / consumer loan manager for the Springdale market. She will report to Kent Williamson, executive vice president / loan department…
by - February 2, 2014 8:32 pm
The death of Fort Smith’s prosperity
“Unreasonable.” “Vindictive!” “They read too many books.” “They avoid common sense.” “Fort Smith is the laughing stock of the state.” Above is a sampling of the comments I heard from…
by - February 2, 2014 6:50 pm
What will Doug Do?
When 47-year-old Doug McMillon became the new Wal-Mart Stores CEO on Feb. 1, he began a job responsible for more than 2.2 million employees and is expected to provide direction…
by - February 2, 2014 6:38 pm
The power line power struggle
After all the controversy this past summer surrounding the proposed high voltage transmission line planned by Southwestern Electric Power Company through the Ozarks, there is a new twist to this…
by - February 2, 2014 3:04 pm
Hundreds of guests “Celebrate Trinity” at Casino Night
Trinity Junior High School in Fort Smith welcomed hundreds of guests on Saturday (Feb. 1) evening as the school hosted its annual "Celebrate Trinity" event. Parents, staff, and other supporters…
by - February 1, 2014 9:18 am
Sen. Rand Paul talks drug laws, tax policy at Hot Springs GOP event
A speech by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Friday night (Jan. 31) in Hot Springs seemed less like a pep talk to Arkansas Republicans and more like the first of…
by - January 31, 2014 4:36 pm
America’s Car-Mart opens 130th dealership
America's Car-Mart announced the opening of its 130th dealership on Friday, (Jan. 31). The dealership is located in Altus, Okla., and will be managed by Jonathan Bottoms. The Atlus location…
by - January 31, 2014 3:42 pm
National Beef plant closure could benefit Tyson Foods
Not that Tyson Foods needs the help, but the meat giant could see some benefit from the packing plant closure announced by National Beef on Friday (Jan. 31). Kansas City-based…
by - January 31, 2014 2:37 pm
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visits district office in Fort Smith
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in Fort Smith on Thursday (Jan. 30) as part of what is an effort by the nation’s top law enforcement officer to visit all…
by - January 31, 2014 2:35 pm
Sam’s Club restructuring includes shuttering Mas Club
Sam’s Club confirmed last week it was restructuring its in-club operations, trimming 2,300 middle management and hourly job across its U.S. operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said today (Jan. 31) the…
by - January 31, 2014 2:16 pm
Fundraising numbers in for 4th Congressional District candidates
The fundraising gap is getting closer for two Hot Springs Republicans vying to replace U.S. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, in Congress. Businessman Tommy Moll reported raising only $142,000 during the fourth…
by - January 31, 2014 2:03 pm
ADE Commissioner Interested in Fayetteville Superintendent’s Position
Arkansas Department of Education commissioner Tom Kimbrell met with the Fayetteville School Board on Thursday night.
by - January 31, 2014 11:42 am
Tyson shareholders, record price, strong profits, farewell bids
In typical, non-ceremonial fashion Tyson Foods shareholders held their 51st annual meeting in Springdale on Friday morning (Jan.31). The investors had plenty to celebrate with a new record stock price,…
by - January 31, 2014 10:39 am
Center for Art Education’s Opening Reception
Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with the artists who created these remarkable works. Both Don Lee & Cathy Mason will be at the reception to tell you…
by - January 31, 2014 8:04 am
Wal-Mart lowers earnings on winter weather, lower food stamp payments
The earnings report to be issued on Doug McMillon’s 20th day on the job as the new Wal-Mart CEO may not be pretty. Wal-Mart Stores Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley…
by - January 31, 2014 7:05 am
Tyson Foods first quarter net income up almost 47% (Updated)
Fiscal first quarter net income for Springdale-based Tyson Foods was $254 million, well ahead of the $173 million in the first quarter of 2013 and outpacing the consensus Wall Street…
by - January 31, 2014 6:17 am
The Friday Wire: Notes on jobs, pollution and a farm bill fight
Changes to the Whirlpool pollution plan, the success of Krutsch, the political fight over the federal farm bill, and State of the Union disappointment are part of the Jan. 31…
by - January 31, 2014 6:07 am
The Friday Wire: Ice cream leadership, and a good luck wish for Doug
Thoughts on the soon-to-be new top boss at Wal-Mart Stores, the political fight over the federal farm bill, Northwest Arkansas tax collections and Costco wages are part of the Northwest…