by - July 31, 2013 12:33 pm
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr readies for a 4th District bid
How close can a person get to confirming their intention to run for an office without actually saying yes? Pretty darn close, it turns out. Just ask Lt. Gov. Mark…
Regions
by - July 31, 2013 9:45 am
Research: Consumer spending on the rise
Consumers continue to reach into their pockets and spend more for transportation, food, alcoholic beverages and their homes. But according to a new report from Mintel they aren’t spending as…
by - July 31, 2013 8:55 am
Cobb-Vantress Signs Joint Venture Agreement in China
The joint venture company will be 85 percent owned by Cobb, with an initial production target of five million parents a year.
by - July 31, 2013 8:17 am
Dining Dialogue: ‘Tourism never stays the same’
The tourism industry was relatively consistent with respect to access, options and overall consumer behavior. And then the Internet happened. “The way people plan a trip is radically different. The…
by - July 30, 2013 11:32 pm
Retail supplier job market comes full circle
Some of the most demanding and highest paying jobs in Northwest Arkansas can be found in the Wal-Mart supplier community. In any given month there is between 80 to 100…
by - July 30, 2013 9:05 pm
Common ideas emerge in Future Fort Smith forums
The last of the Future Fort Smith Community Forums was held tonight (July 30) at the Fort Smith Senior Citizens Activity Center, with about 30 people expressing a desire to…
by - July 30, 2013 8:26 pm
Workers’ Comp office in Fort Smith to close
What was a possibility has now become a reality as the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission has notified its commissioners that it will close the AWCC's Fort Smith office. The letter,…
by - July 30, 2013 7:43 pm
Cobb Vantress inks deal for major stake in China firm
Tyson Foods’ subsidiary Cobb-Vantress said it signed a joint venture agreement with China-based Hubei Tong Xing Agriculture Co., an integrated chicken company. The Siloam Springs-based poultry breeder will produce and…
by - July 30, 2013 7:35 pm
Fort Smith jobs concern comes with CHS-HMA deal
So what happens to the planned Health Management Associates (HMA) regional service center and its 500-plus jobs now that the company is being acquired by a much larger hospital operator?…
by - July 30, 2013 5:17 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate stays at 7.7% in June
There was a percentage gain in the number of employed during June in the Fort Smith region, but the percentage gain for the unemployed was higher. The jobless rate in…
by - July 30, 2013 5:12 pm
NWA jobless rate rises to 5.7% in June
The Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate rose in June, with the continued rise in the number of employed not enough to counter the record growth in the workforce size. The…
by - July 30, 2013 4:48 pm
Curtis Coleman to stay in GOP gubernatorial primary
Contrary to the murmurs of political insiders on both sides of the aisle, Republican businessman Curtis Coleman said Tuesday (July 30) he is not leaving the governor's race. But that…
by - July 30, 2013 4:32 pm
The Shane Bailey Memorial Inaugural Bash
The Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society About the Organization….. On June 15th, Shane Bailey, 25 year old son of Don & Terri Bailey, passed away unexpectedly. He left a legacy…
by - July 30, 2013 4:30 pm
BOK Financial Announces New Chief Executives
Tuesday’s announcement marks the first leadership change at BOK Financial in more than 20 years.
by - July 30, 2013 2:20 pm
ERC presents Geri Jewell, author, actress and disability advocate to celebrate ERC’s 50th Anniversary
Elizabeth Richardson Center to celebrate 50th Anniversary by welcoming disabilities advocate, author and actress, Geri Jewell The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary by welcoming Geri…
by - July 30, 2013 2:16 pm
Community Health Systems to Buy Health Management Associates
$3.9 billion deal will include facilities in Fort Smith and Van Buren.
by - July 30, 2013 11:31 am
Survey: School boundaries matter to homebuyers
As the school bells are set to ring within a month, families on the move strongly consider school district boundaries when choosing their new homes. A recent study by Realtor.com…
by - July 30, 2013 7:49 am
HMA to be acquired by CHS in $7.6 billion deal
Health Management Associates, the parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, is being acquired by Community Health Systems, according to a…
by - July 30, 2013 7:45 am
Report: Federal Trials for Brandon Barber Canceled
The former Northwest Arkansas will appear in federal court Wednesday to change his plea.
by - July 29, 2013 10:13 pm
Tyson’s partner Syntroleum at a crossroads
Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. recently retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to assess the potential strategies to raise shareholder value. On the table is Syntroleum’s 50% interest in the Dynamic Fuels joint…