Regions

‘Normal’ spring catching some by surprise

Drought, late freezes and other crazy weather (or not so crazy at it turns out) weather is already having an effect on local farmer’s markets. Coordinators and farmers alike hope…

Cow slaughter continues above last year’s rate

Total beef production for the year to date is down 1.3% and total slaughter is down 2.1% compared to the same period last year, according to a report from Derrell…

89th Session Wrap, part I

What began as a Session with historical implications ended as a lesson in real world governance and bi-partisanship with major agenda items being completed. The newly minted Republican majorities in…

KFSM could go dark in NWA, Fort Smith area

KFSM could go dark at midnight on April 30 for Cox Communications subscribers unless officials with Cox and Local TV LLC come to an agreement over how much Cox will…

Debate emerges over GOP rule, Pryor re-election

Future elections and a review of political positions are now part of the political conversation following the end of the first session of the 89th Arkansas General Assembly. The chairman…

Media smarts

Folks sometimes wonder about the intelligence of us media folks. I was laid off by one of them big newspaper companies, so my IQ must have been below the bar….

Shrinking Walmart stores will impact suppliers

As Wal-Mart Stores continues to focus on a smaller footprint for some of its stores, suppliers will see less shelf space and analysts say there is no time to waste…

Firms Find Hybrid Vehicles Deliver Fuel Cost Savings

Environmental concerns and reliability also factors in purchase decisions.

Cable Barriers Provide Protection

Federally funded projects totaling about $75 million should be completed over the next three years.

Capital Assets Pays $22.59M for Mountain Ranch Property

Tulsa firm adds 360 units to Northwest Arkansas portfolio.

Good Communication Skills (Opinion)

Old-fashioned options remain more appealing than modern means.

Traffic is a Good Thing if it Leads to Public Transit, Trail Improvements (Opinion)

There are more ways than building bigger roads to alleviate congestion.

Romine Completes Purchase of Tontitown Industrial Building (Real Deals)

Two-story facility, part of 6.4-acre development, sold for $2.6 million.

Current Boss: Barber Hard-working and Family Guy

Ex-Northwest Arkansas Developer finds apparent fit with New York group.

USA Truck Rolls Out Virtual Technician Program

Pilot system is part of carrier’s fleetwide revitalization initiative.

Orchestro Launches Retail Industrys First Science Network

A dozen of the top retail and supply chain experts are part the collaborative effort.

TeleComp Buys Coveted Real Estate in Bentonville

IT consulting firm celebrates by moving to burgeoning downtown area.

New Magazine to Focus on Locally Grown Foods

Publication will debut this fall.

Freddys Expands into State; Rogers Location in the Works

Rheem ready to bring retro-style menu to former KFC location.

Food and Beverage Giant Still Friendly

PepsiCo NWA continues to lead local companies in workplace wellness efforts.