by - May 7, 2013 5:08 pm
Barber Taken Into Custody
Former Northwest Arkansas developer taken to Washington Co. Jail following Tuesday’s court appearance in Fayetteville.
Regions
by - May 7, 2013 4:56 pm
Washington Regional recognized for reducing c-section births
Washington Regional has been recognized by the March of Dimes for its success in reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy….
by - May 7, 2013 3:51 pm
Neighborhood Market push creates supplier opportunities
Wal-Mart’s grocery store model is not a new idea but it’s been nearly 20 years since the retail giant has been this aggressive rolling out new Neighborhood Markets. It’s roughly…
by - May 7, 2013 3:24 pm
Churches not rushing to allow weapons
While carrying a concealed firearm is losing some of its stigma in the state of Arkansas, there is still one place where packing a concealed firearm may get you thrown…
by - May 7, 2013 1:58 pm
Gatling Named Business Journal Editor
Current staff member’s promotion effective May 17.
by - May 7, 2013 1:52 pm
Roller Derby Doubleheader!
Support your local roller derby league, The River Valley Roller Girls, as they take Central Arkansas Roller Derby. Doors open at 5:00. The action starts at 6:00. Events held at…
by - May 6, 2013 10:35 pm
Grand Savings Bank welcomes new board
Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla. has seated a new board of directors following a recent buy-out. An investor group led by Guy Cable and Tyler Steel purchased the bank…
by - May 6, 2013 10:02 pm
Retailers favor Marketplace Fairness Act
The National Retail Federation – the world’s largest retail trade group – today (May 6) spoke out in favor of the Marketplace Awareness Act that requires online retailers to charge…
by - May 6, 2013 9:20 pm
Tax renewal opposition not found at Tea Party event
The county judge and city administrator walk into a Tea Party meeting to promote the renewal of a one cent sales tax. After making their presentation, not a single person…
by - May 6, 2013 7:06 pm
USA Truck Whittles 1Q Loss
The Van Buren-based firm is seeing the results of cost-control strategies, president and CEO John Simone said Monday.
by - May 6, 2013 7:05 pm
Tyson Foods Sees Drop in 2Q Profit
CEO Donnie Smith said the second quarter is typically the most challenging for the Springdale-based meat processor.
by - May 6, 2013 7:03 pm
Barber Ordered to Remain in Fayetteville
Temporary restraining order filed by girlfriend’s ex-husband puts former Northwest Arkansas developer in limbo.
by - May 6, 2013 6:42 pm
Pipeline closing could hurt central Arkansas economy
A proposed plan by Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners to cease providing jet fuel by pipeline to Little Rock and Jonesboro has business and political leaders looking for supply alternatives and…
by - May 6, 2013 5:54 pm
Groups oppose hog farm near the Buffalo River
Several conservation and citizen action groups announced Monday they will file a lawsuit in an effort to halt construction of a hog farm in the Buffalo National River watershed. The…
by - May 6, 2013 5:22 pm
A ratified labor deal could boost ABF stock price
A recently announced labor contract between ABF Freight System and the Teamsters could improve the trucking company’s bottom line as early as the third quarter if it is ratified by…
by - May 6, 2013 3:39 pm
Tyson’s bio-fuel venture burning cash
Tyson Foods' bio-fuels plant in Geismar, La., has been idle for six months, as the company continues to mull its operational feasibility, according to Jim Lochner, chief operating officer for…
by - May 6, 2013 3:31 pm
Downtown pedestrian bridge part of CBID plan
More changes are planned for downtown Fort Smith, this time near the riverfront, past the Park at West End. The first major project on the drawing board of the Central…
by - May 6, 2013 2:35 pm
Arkansas’ Charlie Daniels to retire from politics
Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) will not seek re-election in 2014 after nearly three decades of holding elective office. Daniels, a former Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands and Secretary…
by - May 6, 2013 1:32 pm
Omni approach to social media working for brands
When Calvin Peters started as social media director for Duane Reade drug stores in 2011, the company’s social media presence had 1,200 Twitter followers and 2,100 Facebook “likes.” There was…
by - May 6, 2013 12:26 pm
Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reclaimed the top spot among the Fortune 500 company list this year with $469 billion in annual revenue. The retail giant elbowed Exxon Mobil aside who took…