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Cargill donates tons of turkey to NWA Food Bank

SPRINGDALE – Cargill said it will give 22,000 pounds or nearly 10 tons of turkey to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank on Dec. 14 to help hundreds of local families…

Study: Retailers realigning more space to consumables

Perhaps nothing is more pressing on the minds of suppliers this time of year than space planning in the constantly changing world of retail. The disruptive effects of Wal-Mart’s Project…

Transplace Acquires Canadian Logistics Firm

The purchase of Torus Freight Systems extends Transplace’s reach across North America, CEO Tom Sanderson said.

Arkansas YTD tax revenue up 2.4%

Year-to-date tax collection revenue in Arkansas was up 2.4%, with sales tax revenue essentially flat compared to the 2011 period. The driver of tax revenue continues to be individual income…

Wal-Mart valued as world’s fourth-largest company

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has replaced ICBC – the world’s largest bank – as the world’s fourth-largest company, valued at $242.1 billion. The retailer is up 21% this year as its…

Gov. Beebe’s office announces list of appointments

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (Dec. 3) announced the following prosecutorial appointments and appointments to boards and commissions. Stephen Shirron, Malvern, as Prosecuting Attorney for Judicial District 7. Appointment is…

Non-profit fundraising changing with the times

The pictures of bright lights, beautifully dressed people and well-prepared food show only one aspect of the countless fundraisers that are held in Northwest Arkansas every year. What the pictures…

NWACC celebrates continued accreditation

BENTONVILLE – NorthWest Arkansas Community College faculty and staff celebrated the official notification that the institution has received continued accreditation to the 2019-20 school year. A reception Monday, Dec. 3,…

Pryor taps social media for town hall meeting

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., announced Monday (Dec. 3) he will host his first-ever Twitter Town Hall at 1:30 pm., Thursday, Dec. 6. Pryor will take questions from Arkansans on…

Manufacturing unexpectedly drops on U.S. fiscal concern

Manufacturing unexpectedly contracted in November for the fourth month in the last six as factory managers grew more concerned about the potential economic toll stemming from the so-called fiscal cliff….

New home permits in area down almost 30%

New home construction during the first 10 months of 2012 has dipped almost 30% over the last three years, according to building permit reports from Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van…

Veteran transition focus of Camp Hope for Heroes

Camp Hope for Heroes (CHFH) began with one basic mission in mind: the successful transition of veterans to civilian life. However, a significant part of this mission, according to CHFH…

UA Executive Education tailors business expertise

FAYETTEVILLE — Approximately six years ago, Heifer International was experiencing amazing growth worldwide, which included hiring professionals in countries throughout the world to run operations in their respective countries. The…

The benefits of ‘Vendorville’

Years from now when they write the story of Northwest Arkansas’s economic boom, research will show that it was ignited by folks we have come to know as “the vendors.” Consumer…

Walton Arts Center’s history reflected in ‘20 Years’ exhibit

FAYETTEVILLE — Twenty boxes illustrate and celebrate the first two decades of the Walton Arts Center. Collectively, they are “20 Years,” an art installation exhibit by Kathy Thompson, an artist,…

TrailBlazers Hiking Club Lost Bridge at Beaver Lake

Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza). GPS Location: More Info: This is a moderate 5+ mile loop…

TrailBlazers Hiking Club TrailBlazers General Meeting

Meet Location: See below for special meeting location. GPS Location: More Info: TrailBlazers will meet at River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, for our general meeting. Our program…

TrailBlazers Hiking Club Sam’s Throne

Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza). GPS Location: More Info: This is one of the premier climbing…

TrailBlazers Hiking Club Redding Loop

Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza). GPS Location: More Info: This 6-mile hike, rated moderate, begins near…

TrailBlazers Hiking Club River Valley Nature Center Trails

How about a brisk walk in the woods after the long holiday break? We will hike about 3-4 miles and go to the amphitheater that overlooks the airport. Meet in…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson