by - March 20, 2013 3:01 pm
Feds Indict Brandon Barber
Ex-developer, four other men charged with 27 counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and money laundering.
Regions
by - March 20, 2013 2:14 pm
Barber arrested in NYC; faces federal fraud charges
Brandon Barber, once a high-profile developer during the heady days of seemingly non-stop Northwest Arkansas commercial development, was arrested Wednesday (March 20) on several federal charges related to fraud and…
by - March 20, 2013 1:51 pm
Beebe names 26 to boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (March 20) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Don Anderson, Rogers, reappointed to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2017….
by - March 20, 2013 12:31 pm
Report: Brandon Barber Arrested in New York
Conner Eldridge, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, and officials from the FBI and IRS have scheduled a 1 p.m. news conference in Fort Smith to discuss the indictments.
by - March 20, 2013 10:59 am
Sam’s Club and Amazon get top honors for customer experience
Based on a study of 10,000 U.S consumers, Sam's Club and Amazon earned the top spots in the retail sector of the 2013 Temkin Experience Ratings. The annual Temkin Experience…
by - March 20, 2013 10:08 am
Deloitte: Consumer spending stabilizes amid higher taxes
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index remained steady in February primarily as a decline in initial unemployment claims and a rise in real average hourly earnings offset negative forces. The index…
by - March 20, 2013 9:24 am
Casino Night
by - March 19, 2013 9:40 pm
Sebastian County aquatics park project put on hold
The proposed Ben Geren Aquatics Center has encountered yet another delay. Members of the Sebastian County Quorum Court voted Monday night (March 19) to table a vote on three aquatic…
by - March 19, 2013 5:18 pm
Protecting animal protection
As The City Wire has reported, Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, introduced two anti-speech bills, SB 13/SB 14, that, if passed, will criminalize the actions of those who dare to document…
by - March 19, 2013 5:13 pm
NWA Dining Dialogue: Davis’ small business focus
In moving to Northwest Arkansas, West Virginia natives Marcia and Dana Davis were comforted by the hills and valleys along Interstate 540 between Alma and their new home. “It just…
by - March 19, 2013 5:06 pm
Bipartisan group touts business investment bill
Rep. Darrin Williams, D-Little Rock, and Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, touted HB 1832, the Arkansas New Markets Job Act, a bill both men say could lead to significant investments in…
by - March 19, 2013 5:01 pm
City finance directors seek more tax disclosure
Finance directors at cities across Arkansas have longed for more detailed reporting of sales tax revenues and they could soon get their wish thanks to a state agency change in…
by - March 19, 2013 4:47 pm
UAFS theatre to receive Kennedy Center awards
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will receive awards in seven categories at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s national festival slated for April 16-20. UAFS Theatre…
by - March 19, 2013 4:35 pm
Freight reports suggest soft, uncertain economy
Reports from Arkansas-based trucking companies and numbers from two closely watched national freight reports paint the picture of a national economy that is soft and uncertain. The Cass Freight Index…
by - March 19, 2013 4:08 pm
Target opens 21 more stores in Canada
Wal-Mart Canada braces for a retail showdown with U.S. competitor Target Stores who is flexing its growth muscle opening 21 new stores within the next week across Southwestern Ontario. Target…
by - March 19, 2013 3:41 pm
Fort Smith Economy: Some Good, Some Bad
Monthly report highlights gains and losses.
by - March 19, 2013 1:44 pm
Liberty Bank adds trust officer in NWA
Stan Allison recently joined Liberty Bank’s Northwest Arkansas division as vice president and trust officer. Allison has served more than 30 years in the financial service industry with 16 years…
by - March 19, 2013 1:30 pm
Roller Derby Double Header
April 20 River Valley Roller Girls double header against Tulsa Derby League 1st bout RVRG Rough Cuts vs. Tulsa Derby League B-team 2nd bout RVRG Derby Diamonds vs Tulsa Derby…
by - March 19, 2013 12:58 pm
Opera in the Ozarks 63rd Season
Opera in the Ozarks celebrates its 63rd season. This year’s repertoire includes Madama Butterfly by Puccini, Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (Elixir of Love) and Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance….
by - March 19, 2013 11:08 am
Former U.S. Ambassador of Marshall Islands to speak locally
Martha L. Campbell, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, will speak at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and The Jones Center on Tuesday, March 26. Campbell’s…