by - July 3, 2013 1:36 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate rises to 7.7%
The combination of a 0.23% gain in the Fort Smith regional workforce number and a 5.3% increase in the number of area unemployed pushed the regional jobless rate higher in…
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by - July 3, 2013 1:00 pm
The Boyz of the Tee Tournament
The First Tee of Fort Smith Presents the 8th Annual Boyz of the Tee Golf Tournament Sponsored by United Federal Credit Union Saturday, July 13th, 2013 8:00 – Registration 8:30 am –…
by - July 3, 2013 12:46 pm
26 Arkansans named to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (July 3) announced the following education appointment: Diane Zook, Melbourne, to the State Board of Education. Appointment expires June 30, 2020. Replaces Jim Cooper. Daniel…
by - July 2, 2013 6:22 pm
Feds delay penalty provision of Obamacare
An official with the U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that the Obama administration will delay penalties for large employers who do not provide health insurance coverage to workers under the…
by - July 2, 2013 5:57 pm
Auto sector registers healthiest pulse since 2007
The auto sector is firing on all cylinders through the first half of 2013, according to Bob Lutz, former chairman of General Motors. Lutz said Tuesday (July 2) the new,…
by - July 2, 2013 3:28 pm
Barling to see 70-store shopping center
A new shopping center could soon be setting up shop at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 22 and 59 once the closing of a land deal takes place on Wednesday,…
by - July 2, 2013 2:38 pm
Rep. Andrea Lea to seek state Auditor post
Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville, formally announced her intention to run for state auditor today. Lea, currently the chair of the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committee, is in her third…
by - July 2, 2013 2:38 pm
Market’s Top Affiliate Sold to Tribune Co.
Local CBS affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5, of Fort Smith is one of 19 television stations that will be sold to the Chicago-based media titan Tribune Co., in a cash deal worth $2.73 billion.
by - July 2, 2013 2:32 pm
WorkMatters FUSE event
Announcing FUSE event on Friday, August 9! Steve Graves, author of newly released “The Hero Leader” to speak on effective leadership Rogers, Ark, July 2, 2013 — WorkMatters is…
by - July 2, 2013 2:17 pm
“Spinning, Churning & Learning” — Clayton Camp
by - July 2, 2013 2:16 pm
Car-Mart raises executive base pay, extends contracts
The top three executives of Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart signed contract extensions on Monday, July 1, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. William (Hank) Henderson, Eddie L. Hight…
by - July 2, 2013 1:07 pm
Architecture and Landscaping Watercolor Works
by - July 2, 2013 12:33 pm
Lower corn prices send Tyson shares higher
Shares of Tyson Foods continue to rally on lower corn prices and slightly better outlook for the balance of this year. Tyson shares were trading at $26.42 on Tuesday morning…
by - July 2, 2013 12:06 pm
UAFS announces 33rd Season of Entertainment
A performance by a well-known singer and actress and musicals that span stories from the 17th century to modern day make up the list of touring events in Season of…
by - July 2, 2013 11:50 am
Arkansas ends fiscal year with $299.5 million surplus
Revenue growth from individual income tax payments created an Arkansas budget surplus of almost $300 million, with overall revenue during the fiscal year up 4.9%. Tax collections during the recently…
by - July 2, 2013 11:23 am
Whirlpool to use chemical oxidation to remove TCE
A document received by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality from consultants on behalf of Whirlpool details the company's plan to deploy chemicals to treat the trichloroethylene (TCE) on the…
by - July 2, 2013 11:18 am
WATS – Worship Arts Technology Summit
This first of its kind training opportunity is open to all church technicians, musicians and vocalists seeking the finest in-depth worship arts and technology training available in the areas of…
by - July 2, 2013 11:06 am
Dutch pension administrator shuns Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is no longer an investment option for Dutch pension administrator PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V., according to a press release from the funds manager on Monday (July 1.) PGGM…
by - July 2, 2013 10:49 am
Arkansas Secretary of State hit with FOIA lawsuit
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin could soon be defending himself in front of a judge after liberal blogger and lawyer Matt Campbell filed suit against the Republican yesterday (July…
by - July 2, 2013 9:34 am