by - February 25, 2013 2:30 pm
Walmart Foundation Donates $3 Million to UA Agri Division
Fresher strawberries for consumers and an economic boost for local farmers throughout the country is the aim of the donation.
Regions
by - February 25, 2013 2:27 pm
Walmart Announces Plans for Bentonville Store
A new Neighborhood Market will create about 65 new jobs.
by - February 25, 2013 1:18 pm
ORT working to improve efficiency, image
When the sales tax increase requested by Ozark Regional Transit failed in May 2012, many who voted “no” said it was because they didn’t think that the organization was operating…
by - February 25, 2013 12:49 pm
Dillard’s 2012 income down, revenue up
Dillard’s, Inc. finished its fourth quarter on a strong note, but its annual profits slumped from the previous year. The Little Rock-based mall merchandiser reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.15…
by - February 25, 2013 12:44 pm
Sheriff seeks $24 million Crawford County jail expansion
If you ask Crawford County Sheriff Ron Brown what the county's biggest need is right now, he will say a new jail. The county jail is at capacity and some…
by - February 25, 2013 12:10 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport recognized by Walmart for transportation service
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been recognized by Walmart for Innovative Excellence in Transportation for 2012. In a letter of commendation to J.B. Hunt, Rob Kusiciel, vice president Walmart…
by - February 25, 2013 11:57 am
Hutchinson the front-runner in 2014 governor’s race
In the 2014 Governor’s race, Republican Asa Hutchinson has an early lead over two potential Democratic rivals, Mike Ross and Bill Halter. The latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll of 675…
by - February 24, 2013 10:09 pm
Large crowd gathers in Northwest Arkansas for Soup Sunday
Dozens of kind, energetic families gathered together Sunday afternoon in the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center to help improve the quality of life for many Arkansan children, where they listened to…
by - February 24, 2013 6:34 pm
Billy says make it pretty
Billy, the old friend from the college days at Arkansas Tech University, called this week to get an update on a previous conversation. He’d traveled into Fort Smith a few…
by - February 24, 2013 12:30 pm
Job approvals differ for Beebe, Pryor, Legislature
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) remains immensely popular with Arkansas voters who give his job performance a supermajority thumbs-up. The Arkansas legislature and U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., remain in positive…
by - February 24, 2013 10:36 am
Guests go 5×5 at Center for Art and Education gala
No one left empty-handed from the Center for Art and Education’s 5 x 5 gala on Saturday (Feb. 23) evening. Guests of the fourth annual “Artisans Squared” event all took…
by - February 22, 2013 4:42 pm
Lawmakers hope Beebe gets Medicaid answers (Updated)
House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, says fellow legislators are seeking answers on federal Medicaid flexibility from Gov. Mike Beebe’s Friday afternoon meeting with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen…
by - February 22, 2013 4:32 pm
Tea Party Meeting In Opposition to Tax Payers Dollars used to build luxury free housing
Monday the 25th at 6 p.m. at Creekmore Park's Recreation Center. The Tea Party is holding an information Seminar on the City of Fort Smith's proposed use of Tax Payers…
by - February 22, 2013 4:12 pm
Veterans, abortions and steel
By the end of our 6th week in session, the Governor signed over 140 bills into law. 76 of those bills originated in the House. Over 450 bills have been filed in…
by - February 22, 2013 4:00 pm
Benefit Bank Gifts Boost UAFS Nursing Program
Two pledges totaling $300,000 were recently announced.
by - February 22, 2013 3:38 pm
VIC expands Arkansas venture fund
Calvin Goforth, CEO and founder of Fayetteville-based VIC Technology Venture Development, announced the formation of the VIC Investor Network, a new fund designed to accelerate and expand technology venture development…
by - February 22, 2013 9:48 am
Post-recession GDP gains miss Fort Smith metro
Of the eight metro areas within or connected to Arkansas, only the Fort Smith area saw a GDP decrease in 2011 compared to the beginning of the recession in 2008….
by - February 22, 2013 9:45 am
Job Fair With The Northwest Arkansas Naturals
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will be holding the annual summer job fair at Arvest Ballpark this Saturday, February 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. The Naturals will be taking…
by - February 22, 2013 9:35 am
FanFest 2013 with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals
The Naturals are hosting FanFest again this year to celebrate the first day individual tickets go on sale! The event begins at 10 a.m. just as the ticket office opens,…
by - February 22, 2013 9:33 am