by - April 21, 2013 6:09 pm
More Whirlpool spin
No one expects a quick outcome to a hazardous chemical spill, made decades ago by Whirlpool Inc., that has leached its way into the working class neighborhood of Fort Smith…
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by - April 21, 2013 5:45 pm
Local ‘stars’ dance to aid Children’s Museum
Area celebrities donned their dancing shoes and helped bring a children’s museum closer to reality Saturday (April 20) during Dancing with the Stars of Northwest Arkansas. The fundraiser represented the…
by - April 20, 2013 5:22 pm
Spinach Festival draws hundreds to downtown Alma
The Spinach Capital of the World hosted its signature event, the annual Alma Spinach Festival, on Saturday (April 20). In its 27th year, the festival drew hundreds to the city’s…
by - April 19, 2013 5:44 pm
UAFS students to conduct memorial run for Boston
A student group at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is spearheading a Boston Marathon memorial run on April 29 that has a two-fold purpose – to raise funds…
by - April 19, 2013 2:53 pm
Martens Named Bentonville President of Signature Bank
Former Community First Bank VP replaces Husong.
by - April 19, 2013 2:52 pm
Hastings in Fayetteville Set to Close After 24 Years
The retail outlet will close June 9.
by - April 19, 2013 12:54 pm
More executives exit J.C. Penney
Several top executives including chief operating officer Michael Kramer and chief talent officer Dan Walker, have left their posts at J.C. Penney, the company said Thursday (April 18). These two…
by - April 19, 2013 11:13 am
Tales From the South: Eureka Stories workshop
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is partnering with “Tales from the South” to do a live broadcast, distributed nationally on public radio via KUAR in Little Rock, and internationally…
by - April 19, 2013 11:06 am
Opening for Robert Lee Skaggs
CW Gallery of Fine Art located at 210 South First St, Rogers, AR will be hosting a Reception for Robert Lee Skaggs on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 4:30pm to…
by - April 19, 2013 10:40 am
Report shows fewer Arkansans employed (Updated)
Arkansas’ jobless rate was 7.2% in March, unchanged from February and just slightly below the 7.3% in March 2012. One of the largest sector drops was in travel and tourism…
by - April 18, 2013 10:28 pm
Campaigns go ugly early
We’re officially now one day into the fight for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and Mike Ross and Bill Halter are already trading jabs. During his Little Rock stop Wednesday (April…
by - April 18, 2013 10:15 pm
Quarterly earnings dip for Simmons First
Simmons First National Corp. reported first quarter earnings of $5.93 million compared to $6.35 million one year ago. The Pine Bluff-based banking company disclosed merger related expenses that had some…
by - April 18, 2013 10:10 pm
Arkansas Senate OKs several tax cut bills
The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee moved swiftly Thursday morning on a dozen tax reform measures totaling more than $170 million in breaks for businesses, industry and individuals in Arkansas….
by - April 18, 2013 9:58 pm
Crawford County officials mull early vote on tax
In an era of tight budgets and declining revenues, maintaining sales taxes have become vitally important to local municipalities. Recently, Sebastian County launched a campaign for renewing its county-wide sales…
by - April 18, 2013 8:27 pm
Wal-Mart ups the ante on sustainability
When Wal-Mart made a pledge toward sustainability in 2006, many thought it would be a passing phase. But in 2013, suppliers are getting a wake-up call as the retail giant…
by - April 18, 2013 4:43 pm
6th Annual Kids Safety Fair
by - April 18, 2013 3:47 pm
Regional home sales down to start 2013
Depending on what part of the Fort Smith metro area you look at, new and existing home sales are either through the roof or down in the dumps. In Sebastian…
by - April 18, 2013 3:44 pm
Management promotions at Signature Bank
Gary Head, CEO of Signature Bank, has announced promotions for Knight Weis to president-Northwest Arkansas, and John Spencer to president-Springdale. Weis joined Signature Bank during its inception in 2004 and…
by - April 18, 2013 3:05 pm
Arvest Bank garners top ranking
Arvest Bank said Thursday (April 18) it garnered top rankings by J.D. Power and Associates for retail banking satisfaction in southwest and south central regions. This is the fifth year…
by - April 18, 2013 1:47 pm
Tyson Conference Center Opens at New TPF Headquarters
The Poultry Federation will use the space for industry-related meetings and hosting legislators and other policymakers.