by - May 1, 2013 10:51 am
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by - April 30, 2013 11:02 pm
Pre Mothers Day Breakfast
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary is hosting a pre Mothers Day Breakfast at the Disabled American Veterans Building at 6000 S Zero. It will be held from 8:00 am till 11:00…
by - April 30, 2013 10:23 pm
Analyst: Freight demand weakens but rates holding up
Easter timing and cold spring weather have tempered retail trends, according to a recent report by Baird Equity Research. Baird said industrial trends have moderated creating a softer-than-expected start to…
by - April 30, 2013 10:08 pm
Cox, KFSM reach carry agreement
It’s not certain how the two sides moved, but officials with Cox Communications and the KFSM TV-5 confirmed late Tuesday (April 30) that a deal was reached that would keep…
by - April 30, 2013 7:29 pm
Citizens provide input at ‘Community Open House’
Members of the public were invited to a "Community Open House" event at the Pavilion near Riverfront Park Tuesday afternoon (April 30). At the event, Fort Smith citizens were able…
by - April 30, 2013 6:02 pm
Fort Smith officials talk softball fields, upkeep
Designs for new softball fields to be built at Ben Geren Park were presented to the Fort Smith Board of Directors' noon study session today (April 30), but not without…
by - April 30, 2013 4:40 pm
The Supply Side: Heinz tender, Pinnacle refinance
• Shareholders approve Heinz sale During an April 30 meeting, a majority of H.J. Heinz Co. shareholders voted in favor of the February-announced acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium…
by - April 30, 2013 4:11 pm
Arvest Mortgage reports double-digit growth to start 2013
Arvest Mortgage Company reports a 13.8% increase in lending activity for the first quarter of 2013, compared to the year-ago period. The company originated more than $624 million in new…
by - April 30, 2013 4:10 pm
Navigating the I-9 (Opinion)
Take the time to learn four tips every employer should know.
by - April 30, 2013 3:55 pm
Urban hunting not pushing archery sales
For all of the uproar over deer hunting within Fort Smith city limits, local businesses have not seen much in the way of sales resulting from the new hunting regulations….
by - April 30, 2013 3:47 pm
Turn Key Construction captures ABC award
Fort Smith-based Turn Key Construction Management has earned first place in the category of Renovations and Restoration under $1 million in the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Arkansas Excellence…
by - April 30, 2013 3:45 pm
Building sector picks up pace in first quarter 2013
Homebuilders and commercial construction crews have more projects under way this year which is a welcome sight for lenders, contract crews, agents and material suppliers. The residential sector is experiencing…
by - April 30, 2013 3:38 pm
NWA Dining Dialogue: Edelstein’s ‘dinner theater’
There is no simple or magic formula for success in the eyes of Eric Edelstein. “It’s day-by-day, blocking and tackling. … It’s just day-by-day taking care of the details,” said…
by - April 30, 2013 11:54 am
Arkansas Best Narrows 1Q Loss
Higher labor costs for unionized workers offset revenue and tonnage growth, the Fort Smith holding company said Tuesday.
by - April 30, 2013 8:40 am
Top Talent, Like Good Suds, Requires Time to Germinate
The CEO of Springdales Core Brewing Co. is overseeing a bubbling business.
by - April 30, 2013 7:04 am
Arkansas Best loses $13.4 million in the first quarter (Updated)
The tough times continue for Arkansas Best Corp., which reported early Tuesday (April 30) a first quarter 2013 loss of $13.4 million. The loss of 52 cents per share was…
by - April 30, 2013 2:24 am
CAJUN de Mayo
Each year Northwest Arkansas has the honor of hosting the Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership conference for high school sophomores from around the state who show innate leadership skills in…
by - April 29, 2013 9:10 pm
Fort Smith steering committee members meet consultants
The first meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee was held Monday (April 29) and focused on several big picture ideas, but very little on how to bring jobs back…
by - April 29, 2013 5:09 pm
Starlight Gala nets record proceeds, crowd
The 2013 Starlight Gala netted $520,000 for the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, well ahead of the $435,000 in 2012. “The Band Perry proved to be the white-hot stars Northwest Arkansas…
by - April 29, 2013 5:03 pm
10,000 students receive lottery scholarship
More than 10,000 new Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship recipients were notified Monday of their awards from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, according to a department news release. Based on…