by - July 24, 2013 2:14 pm
Baloney Sandwich Index predicts June jobless rate dip
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate for June is likely to be lower than the May 7.7% rate. That’s what the June Baloney Sandwich Index predicts. May’s 7.7% jobless rate…
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by - July 24, 2013 2:11 pm
History of Home Demonstration Clubs
Joyce Mendenhall, administrative specialist with the Washington County Extension Service, will discuss the history of Arkansas home demonstration clubs in a program entitled, "The Tomato Club Girls,” Wednesday, August 21…
by - July 24, 2013 2:09 pm
36th Ozark Quilt Fair
Entries are still being accepted for the 36th Ozark Quilt Fair, Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Quilters and quilt…
by - July 24, 2013 11:51 am
License plate readers come with privacy concerns
Police may know exactly where you've been at any given day and time with new technology that has been popping up at police departments across the nation, and it has…
by - July 24, 2013 11:17 am
Fort Smith Director talks annexation south of city
Interstate 49 annexation. If that sounds familiar, that is because it is. At a Feb. 5 Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting, City Director and Vice Mayor Kevin Settle floated…
by - July 24, 2013 10:32 am
Mitchell Communications opens offices in New York, Chicago
Mitchell Communications said Wednesday (July 24) it is opening new offices in New York and Chicago to facilitate its expanding customer base. The agency has experienced a 530% growth rate…
by - July 24, 2013 7:58 am
Mitchell Communications Group Now Open in Chicago, New York
The expansion comes six months after the company was acquired by Dentsu Network Inc., a Japanese company that touts itself as the No. 1 agency brand in the world.
by - July 23, 2013 10:56 pm
Schmieding Center offers screenings in Bella Vista
The Schmieding Center of Bella Vista has a full slate of health screenings scheduled throughout the month of August. There is no charge for the services offered at the health…
by - July 23, 2013 7:28 pm
The Supply Side: Retail, supplier-related briefs
• J.C. Penney hires brand strategist from Kraft J.C. Penney recently tapped Kraft Foods marketing executive Debra Berman as its senior vice president of brand strategy. Berman has extensive experience…
by - July 23, 2013 5:13 pm
Traffic relief debated for ‘historic’ Free Ferry road
Fort Smith city directors spent much of the noon study session today (July 23) discussing the widening of Albert Pike and Free Ferry Road. In 2006, the city undertook a…
by - July 23, 2013 5:07 pm
Federal grants announced for XNA, other Arkansas airports
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) will receive a more than $3.43 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Also, six other Arkansas airports will receive almost $1.5 million…
by - July 23, 2013 4:01 pm
Kim Peters joins Arvest Benton County
Arvest Bank announces that Kim Peters recently accepted a position as a private banking officer in its Benton County division. Peters previously worked at Arvest Bank in Springdale in 2004…
by - July 23, 2013 3:37 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport declares dividend
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Tuesday (July 23) announced a quarterly cash dividend payable to its shareholders on August 16. The company’s board of directors declared a cash…
by - July 23, 2013 3:07 pm
Declines continue for Fort Smith tax revenue
Sales tax revenue in Fort Smith continues to head in the wrong direction, with the June report showing revenue down more than 4% compared to budget expectations. June also marked…
by - July 23, 2013 2:02 pm
‘Wobbly’ U.S. economic trends to continue
Three groups that track the U.S. transportation sector – a bellwether for the U.S. economy – suggest uneven patterns will continue and the “wobbly nature” of recent economic trends will…
by - July 23, 2013 1:06 pm
NWA cities post sales tax gains
Consumer spending in May helped boost sales tax revenue 5.86% higher across Northwest Arkansas' four largest cities, according to the July reports from Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville. Cumulative collections…
by - July 23, 2013 12:04 pm
BancorpSouth reports increase in quarterly income
BancorpSouth, which has operations in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas, reported second quarter net income of $20.75 million, slightly ahead of the $20.62 million for the same quarter…
by - July 23, 2013 11:40 am
Complaint Against Lindsey Management Shifts to Federal Court
The suit, originally filed in Saline County Circuit Court in November by disgruntled former tenants, alleges that Lindsey rented out roach-infested and filthy apartments at the Fountain Lakes complex in Benton.
by - July 23, 2013 10:07 am
Hutchinson: GOP governor needed to win ‘jobs war’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson spoke to the Political Animals Club of Central Arkansas on Tuesday morning. A group of around 100 politicos gathered for breakfast on the top floor…
by - July 23, 2013 8:47 am
Family-owned Ryan’s to close Springdale shop
Retail is tough business even in the best of times, and for Max Ryan, who is closing his Springdale clothing store after 47 years, it’s a crossroads into retirement. Ryan’s…