by - May 16, 2013 7:52 pm
NWA events: Bikes, blues and women in flight
There are numerous events each weekend in Northwest Arkansas, and bike races, air races and blues music are just some of the items that could fit on an active itinerary….
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by - May 16, 2013 5:46 pm
Retailers, suppliers talk ‘Shop’ at UA conference
Today’s shopper has retailers, suppliers and brand consultants continuously scratching their heads as they work feverishly to keep pace with escalating and changing expectations. More than 300 business professionals attended…
by - May 16, 2013 4:21 pm
Whirlpool asked Fort Smith for TCE plan in June 2012
Documents reviewed by The City Wire show Fort Smith city officials knew about Whirlpool's plan to request a groundwater well ban as early as June of last year and that…
by - May 16, 2013 3:47 pm
New board installed for Arkansas Bankers Association
David Bartlett was installed as the 2013–2014 chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the 123rd Annual ABA Convention. Chuck Morgan was installed as Chairman-Elect, Robert Y. “Bob” Taylor as…
by - May 16, 2013 3:31 pm
Oaklawn, Southland top $1 billion in casino-style wagers
Casino-style electronic games of skill wagers at Oaklawn and Southland continued their year-over-year increases, but record months weren’t in the numbers in April. Still after back-to-back months of record highs,…
by - May 16, 2013 3:25 pm
Gibson named Arvest mortgage loan officer for Crawford County
Charlotte Gibson has accepted the position as the mortgage loan officer at the Arvest Bank Rena Road location in Van Buren. She has been with Arvest more than seven years,…
by - May 16, 2013 3:20 pm
8 Arkansas cities in sustainability program
Fayetteville is one of eight Arkansas cities to participate in a sustainability scorecard program. The Applied Sustainability Center at the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has…
by - May 16, 2013 3:03 pm
Tyson Foods Creates Panel Focusing on Animal Well-Being
The external panel of experts in animal behavior, health, production and ethics will advise the company and provide direction on animal welfare, including research, emerging issues and best practices.
by - May 16, 2013 1:59 pm
100th Birthday Celebration of American Cancer Society
by - May 16, 2013 10:46 am
Wal-Mart Misses 1Q Earnings Estimate
The Bentonville-based retailer’s profit grew 1.07 percent over last year’s first quarter.
by - May 16, 2013 9:38 am
Preliminary Round of High School Home Run Derby Hosted by The Naturals
Naturals to Host Preliminary Round of High School Home Run Derby on May 18 Local athletes will compete for a spot in the 2013 Texas League All-Star Game Home Run…
by - May 16, 2013 7:44 am
Sanabria promoted by Arvest in Fort Smith
Delmi Sanabria has accepted the dual loan officer position at the Kelley Highway location of Arvest Bank. Sanabria has been with Arvest more than 10 years. Previously, Delmi was a…
by - May 16, 2013 7:40 am
UAFS business students score well in national assessment
Graduating seniors from the College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith scored in the top 20 percent in a national assessment test, with six UAFS students…
by - May 16, 2013 7:03 am
Wal-Mart income up, U.S. comp store sales fall
Softer consumer sales hindered by higher taxes and larger heating bills this winter led to missed analysts’ expectations by Wal-Mart Stores – but the company still pocketed $3.78 billion in…
by - May 15, 2013 6:17 pm
Fort Smith city e-mail has statewide impact
What one Fort Smith city employee did on Tuesday (May 14) could soon be a criminal offense according to Arkansas Ethics Commission Director Graham Sloan. At issue is an e-mail…
by - May 15, 2013 5:58 pm
Fort Smith regional home sales down
Home sales for the month of April stayed even with the same month last year, though total sales volume was down in both Crawford and Sebastian Counties. In Sebastian County,…
by - May 15, 2013 5:00 pm
Drums Alive!
On May 16th at 3:30 p.m. be ready to have a ball at the Van Buren Public Library. An unusual exercise class is planned with drumsticks and exercise balls. Be…
by - May 15, 2013 4:57 pm
Hobbit Hospitality in Alma
Tweens and Teens are invited June 5th at 3:00 p.m. to the Alma Library for a movie and to enjoy some Lembas Bread, a Tolkien treat, while watching as the character,…
by - May 15, 2013 4:53 pm
Teenology in Mountainburg
Tweens & Teens are invited to drop by the Mountainburg Public Library every Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in June for crafts, games, baking, and book discussions. Pick up a…
by - May 15, 2013 4:46 pm
Trucking execs talk about industry struggles
Trucking exec Greg Carman said the industry is tough and uncertain thanks primaritly to inconsistent business trends and costly government regulations. Carman, the CEO of Fort Smith-based Carman Trucking, was…