Regions

HMA opens hospital service center in Fort Smith

More than 280 workers began a new job or the same job in a new space on Monday (Sept. 16) as Health Management Associates opened its regional service center in…

Tyson insiders sell off stock

Five executives of Tyson Foods Inc. recently sold off more than $29 million worth of shares in open market transactions that are tracked by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tyson…

UA hires new vice chancellor for budget and financial planning

Timothy O’Donnell, vice president and former treasurer of Southwestern Energy Co., has been hired as associate vice chancellor for budget and financial planning at the University of Arkansas, effective Oct….

NWA residential real estate sales sizzle

Agents and lenders across Northwest Arkansas said business could not have been better in August despite hot weather and threats of higher interest rates. There were 763 homes sold last…

UA audit problem sent to Prosecuting Attorney

Roger Norman, director of the state’s division of Legislative Audit, has forwarded an investigative report to Prosecuting Attorney John Threet of Fayetteville. On Friday, state lawmakers heard conflicting testimony from…

Burgundy Book: Arkansas economic growth still slow

The latest Federal Reserve Burgundy Book, which provides a snapshot of Arkansas’ economy in the second quarter, highlights more evidence of a “two steps forward, one step backward” recovery. The…

Group seeks state ban on corporate political contributions

Corporate money flowing into Arkansas campaigns may become a thing of the past if one group has its way. The group Regnat Populus has begun the work to collect the…

The Supply Side: Firm provides blueprint for production

Few things are as integral to American culture as innovation. In 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office received over 300,000 patent applications from people and organizations across the country…