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USA Truck posts $2.5 million first-quarter loss

Even with a new CEO, business remains tough for Van Buren-based USA Truck, which on Monday reported a $2.5 million loss for the first quarter of 2013. However, the loss…

Tyson reports sour quarter, executives remain upbeat

Optimism was harder to sell by Tyson Foods’ management team on Monday (May 6) as the meat giant posted sour quarterly results amid challenges in China and softer food service…

Tyler Wilson autographed Razorback Football – Raffle

Focus on Greenwood, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization has a Razorback Football autographed by Tyler Wilson. The drawing will be held at our 15th Annual Golf Tournament on May 18, 2013…

We must renew the 1% county tax

When famed jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. noted that taxes are the price we pay for civilization, he likely had in mind taxes like Sebastian County’s 1% sales tax. County…

Fallen Arkansas Guard members honored at ceremony

Members of the Arkansas National Guard gathered at the memorial monument for those killed in action for the annual memorial ceremony to honor their colleagues who gave the ultimate sacrifice….

State Chamber CEO pleased with Legislative Session

Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says his groups accomplished nearly every goal in the recently completed legislative session with the…

Questions about Halter’s promise

It seemed like a good time and place for Democratic candidate Bill Halter, the “sparkplug promoter” behind the Arkansas Lottery for Scholarships, to inform this local crowd of his gubernatorial…

NWA Conservatory of Classical Ballet Spring Fanfare

The Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet presents Spring Fanfare! Students will present vignettes from classical ballets and modern works at Rogers High School Auditorium, 2300 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers,…

The Supply Side: ConAgra executives, Kellogg product expansion

• ConAgra chooses new president for Consumer Foods Tom McGough was recently named president of the Consumer Foods division at ConAgra Foods and succeeds Andre Hawaux, who resigned to join…

Social media shifts brand awareness methods

Social and mobile media is radically changing the way consumers are informed on everything from national news events like the recent Boston bombings to how and where they shop, make…

NWACC offering online degree

NorthWest Arkansas Community College announced last week students can obtain an associate of arts degree online in two years, a structured program track that fits the needs of working adults….

JBU student newspaper wins honors at state competition

The student newspaper staff at John Brown University recently walked away with several honors at the Arkansas College Media Association competition. Jenny Redfern, a college senior, was named the “2013…

ABF, Teamsters agree to tentative five-year contract

ABF Freight System and the Teamsters announced late Friday (May 3) they had reached a tentative agreement on a five-year labor contract. The next step will include the Teamsters and…

Cinco DeMayo 2013

Arvest Sponsors Kids Safety Fair

May 17th, Arvest will be partnering with the US Marshalls Museum to host the 6th Annual Kids Safety Fair. The event will be from 3pm-6pm at Ross Pendergraft Park, 200 Garrison Ave…

Free AD/HD Clinic

Barber Headed Back to Fayetteville for Monday Hearing

Probation officer wants former developer’s bond revoked.

Bumpers College advisory board focus on workforce needs

The Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to help the college form a strategy to help…

Everyday Superhero 5K/1Mile Walk

The Morgan Nick Foundation and CASA Crawford County are teaming up to host the first annual Everyday Superhero 5K/1Mile Walk on Saturday, June 1st, 2013. This is a one-day fundraising…

HMA income, revenue dip in the first quarter

Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates posted first quarter net income of $23.102 million, down from $37.69 million in the 2012 quarter. Total revenue in the quarter was $1.482 billion, down…