by - August 7, 2013 4:27 pm
Jim Shearin, Real Estate Industry Veteran, Dies at 67
Executive began his career in Arkansas in 1970.
Regions
by - August 7, 2013 4:05 pm
Manufacturing job rebound fades in Arkansas
Recent jobs data shows that Arkansas has not been able to maintain a rebound in manufacturing jobs like has been seen in the U.S. and most neighboring states. Beginning in…
by - August 7, 2013 3:56 pm
Dynamic Fuels plant on standby, indefinitely
The $150 million renewable fuels plant co-owned by Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corp. remains idle despite favorable operating conditions. The Dynamic Fuels venture in Geismar, La., takes chicken fat or…
by - August 7, 2013 12:46 pm
CROSSMARK 5th Annual Casino Night
Don't miss out on a fun evening for a great cause! The Children's Miracle Network benefits The Arkansas Children's Hospital and thanks to events like this the best care possible…
by - August 7, 2013 12:30 pm
Wal-Mart fined for safety violations (updated)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to improve the safety conditions in 2,857 U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores following health hazards uncovered by the federal inspectors during a routine safety audit…
by - August 7, 2013 12:22 pm
Wal-Mart Signs Settlement with U.S. Labor Department
Agreement resolves OSHA citations at New York store following 2011 inspections
by - August 7, 2013 12:10 pm
William Dark to present slideshow at Janet Huckabee Center
Guest photographer, William Dark will be presenting a slideshow of his work at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road. Dark has…
by - August 7, 2013 10:26 am
Wal-Mart eyes Hong Kong supermarket chain
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reportedly considering a bid for a Hong Kong supermarket chain ParkNShop valued at $4 billion, by owner Whompoa Ltd., according to Reuters. The deadline for bidding…
by - August 7, 2013 7:56 am
2013 Aging Conference
by - August 7, 2013 7:31 am
Ozark Plantation Band to benefit the programs of Arkansas Support Network
by - August 7, 2013 7:28 am
Fayetteville City Council Approves Taxpayer Bond Issue
Local voters will decide Nov. 12 whether to allow 25 years worth of taxpayer bonds.
by - August 7, 2013 12:50 am
Bids open for Metropolitan National Bank
Bankruptcy Judge James Mixon is accepting bids for the sale of Metropolitan National Bank from its insolvent holding company, Rogers Bancshares. The stalking horse bidder, Ford Financial, proposed to the…
by - August 6, 2013 10:22 pm
Northwest Health offers 3-D mammography
Northwest Breast Imaging Center at Willow Creek in Johnson, announced it recently began offering digital tomosynthesis, which relies on three-dimensional imaging to screen for breast cancer. A new study published…
by - August 6, 2013 8:51 pm
Fort Smith Board vote delays business expansion plan
A Tuesday (Aug. 5) vote by the Fort Smith Board of Directors has put a temporary halt on a business expansion that could create up to seven jobs, according to…
by - August 6, 2013 7:10 pm
Pryor, Cotton race reflects new political landscape
The 2014 general election is about 17 months away, but that has not stopped the race for U.S. Senate from kicking into high gear even before tonight's (Aug. 6) announcement…
by - August 6, 2013 7:02 pm
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton is officially in the U.S. Senate race
After months of speculation and with great fanfare, U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, threw his hat in the 2014 U.S. Senate race, challenging incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Pryor (D), whom…
by - August 6, 2013 6:41 pm
Veterans Affairs Sec. Shinseki visits Wal-Mart
U.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki made a quick stop in Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday (Aug. 6) to talk jobs with Wal-Mart’s Bill Simon, perhaps one of the nation’s…
by - August 6, 2013 5:43 pm
Charlie Collins preps for Arkansas Lt. Gov. race
Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, is ready to enter the race for Arkansas Lt. Governor – yet another political move caused the domino effect created by U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton. The…
by - August 6, 2013 5:16 pm
Owner financing of homes comes with risks
It is no secret that lending institutions have been forced to tighten requirements since the financial crisis of 2008. But a little-discussed financing mechanism known as owner financing, or seller…
by - August 6, 2013 4:32 pm
Chaffee Crossing in running for Arkansas Veterans Home
Chaffee Crossing is in the running, along with Benton, Jacksonville and Russellville, for a new Arkansas Veterans Home. According to Ivy Owen, executive director of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority,…