by - December 10, 2013 4:13 pm
‘A lot to accomplish’ in 2014 for Marshals Museum
Jim Dunn said Tuesday (Dec. 10) that the U.S. Marshals Museum leadership and staff have a lot to do in the next few months as they work to meet a…
Regions
by - December 10, 2013 4:07 pm
I-540-Rogers interchange set for beautification project
A project announced at Tuesday's (Dec. 10) Board of Directors meeting will not only improve the appearance of one of the city's busiest intersections, but it could lead to a…
by - December 10, 2013 11:37 am
Walmart Promotes Cheesewright To Lead International Division
Executive is currently president and CEO of Walmarts currently Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Canada regions.
by - December 10, 2013 9:12 am
Cheesewright to head up Walmart International
Two weeks after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. chose Doug McMillon to be the next CEO beginning Feb. 1, the retail giant has tagged David Cheesewright as president and CEO of the…
by - December 10, 2013 6:47 am
Retail import expectations rise on holiday sales estimates
Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.8% in December over the same month last year, and the year should end with an increase…
by - December 9, 2013 9:43 pm
Ben Geren aquatics park project remains in limbo
The Sebastian County Quorum Court voted Monday night (Dec. 9) to amend an interlocal agreement with the city of Fort Smith that would see both governments adding about $800,000 combined…
by - December 9, 2013 5:24 pm
Four Hogs make All-SEC football team
Although not headed to a bowl game for the second consecutive year, there may be some solace in the news that four Razorbacks were recognized on the Associated Press All-SEC…
by - December 9, 2013 5:17 pm
No immediate local changes expected from American-US Airways deal
It could be several months – if not well into 2014 – before any changes happen at the Fort Smith Regional Airport or the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) as…
by - December 9, 2013 4:21 pm
Bank of the Ozarks to buy Houston-based bank
Bank of the Ozarks says it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, Bank of…
by - December 9, 2013 4:15 pm
Hattie Caraway Foundation pushing for females to enter politics
Sitting in Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola’s former office at the Catlett Law Firm on the 18th floor of the Tower Building in downtown, Caroline Hupp is the latest face…
by - December 9, 2013 3:37 pm
Crawford County set to decide on balanced budget
What was a projected $150,000 deficit just weeks ago has been reversed by the Crawford County Quorum Court's budget committee, resulting in a budget that is balanced and ready for…
by - December 9, 2013 3:12 pm
Ben E. Keith to add 80 jobs at Little Rock operation
Ben E. Keith Company announced Monday (Dec. 9) that it has purchased 70 acres in North Little Rock and will build a $60 million, 350,000-square-foot distribution center. The facility will…
by - December 9, 2013 2:34 pm
Hannah Appointed Nabholz Chairman; Williams New CEO
Leadership changes take effect Jan. 1
by - December 9, 2013 2:28 pm
Report: Arkansas 7th in tobacco prevention funding
A report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids praised Arkansas and a few other states for their tobacco prevention programs but said most states “spend only a miniscule portion” of…
by - December 9, 2013 2:15 pm
Few winter storm outages remain, some rural areas still down
Life is starting to return to normal across the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas regions after a powerful winter storm dropped freezing rain, sleet and snow across the area, resulting…
by - December 9, 2013 12:04 am
Self-Taught Chef, Brooks Cooks With Tankersley
Known for previously leading the kitchens of several area country clubs, Steven Brooks has shifted gears and now works for a foodservice distributor.
by - December 9, 2013 12:02 am
Homegrown President
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas selects area native Eric Pianalto to lead the hospital.
by - December 9, 2013 12:02 am
Arkansas Banks Top Region in ROA, ROE Rankings
The average return on assets, or ROA, of Arkansas banks was 1.26 percent in the third quarter of 2013, making the state the top performer among the seven states in the U.S. Federal Reserve Banks Eighth District.
by - December 9, 2013 12:02 am
High-End Housing Coming to Downtown Bentonville
Father-daughter duo David Motheral and Kathleen Moler have plans to put up five upscale, brownstone-style townhomes at the site of a modest single-family home just one block south of the square.
by - December 9, 2013 12:01 am
Inventory Methods Can Cut Costs
Hospitals brace for a possible decrease in revenue by cutting corners in supply costs.