by - January 30, 2013 8:23 pm
• Twinkies deal in the works Hostess Brands Inc. is reportedly putting finishing touches on a deal to sell its Twinkies brand and other snack cakes for more than $400…
by - January 30, 2013 7:25 pm
Members of the executive committee of the Joint Audit Committee met briefly Wednesday afternoon so that co-chairs Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, and Rep. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, could inform lawmakers…
by - January 30, 2013 6:30 pm
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., has been appointed chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The position will give Pryor…
by - January 30, 2013 6:09 pm
Of the hundreds of events held annually in Northwest Arkansas, a growing number of them are geared specifically towards one demographic: women. “Statistically, more and more women are entering the…
by - January 30, 2013 5:50 pm
Despite declining revenue, database marketer Acxiom posted higher earnings in its third quarter. The Little Rock-based firm reported net income of $14.5 million for the quarter compared to $7.9 million…
by - January 30, 2013 5:31 pm
The 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith has not had much reason to celebrate as of late, but that could soon change. A visit to the air national guard base…
by - January 30, 2013 4:36 pm
The Northwest Arkansas employment picture during December was not as rosy as November, but the region continues to see gains when compared to the previous year. December’s jobless rate in…
by - January 30, 2013 4:33 pm
Economic conditions in the Fort Smith metro area worsened in December, with the workforce shrinking by more than 1,800 and the number of employed shrinking by more than 1,000 compared…
by - January 30, 2013 3:12 pm
Real estate magnate Harold Crye, co-founder and CEO of Crye-Leike Realtors the fifth largest real estate firm in the nation, sees big possibilities in Northwest Arkansas. When the tall, confident…
by - January 30, 2013 10:59 am
The Fort Smith-based holding company said Wednesday increased labor costs and Hurricane Sandy contributed to the net loss.
by - January 30, 2013 7:59 am
Hurricane Sandy and a continued weak freight environment were two conspirators that created a 2012 income loss of $7.7 million at Arkansas Best Corp., a swing of almost $14 million…
by - January 29, 2013 8:14 pm
The finality of the decision to replace the A-10 fighters of the Fort Smith-based 188th Fighter Wing with a vague remotely piloted aerial vehicle recon mission is best encapsulated from…
by - January 29, 2013 5:22 pm
Rock bottom interest rates and one of the lowest inventory levels in five years has investors snatching up properties across Northwest Arkansas from new homes in Fayetteville to fixer-up abodes…
by - January 29, 2013 5:08 pm
A quick study of the potential long-term economic impact of the planned $1.1 billion steel mill in Northeast Arkansas suggests that the operation could eventually boost Arkansas’ GDP by $236…
by - January 29, 2013 4:48 pm
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Friday, March 1 at 8pm Founded in 1977, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences across the globe world with dazzling artistry…
by - January 29, 2013 4:47 pm
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Friday, February 22 – Saturday, February 23. Three performances, show times vary. “HAIR FEELS UTTERLY OF THE MOMENT IN ITS…
by - January 29, 2013 4:46 pm
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Tuesday, February 19, at 7pm All grown-ups were children once, although few of us remember the wonderment of childhood….
by - January 29, 2013 4:45 pm
Location: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Saturday, February 16, at 7pm and 9pm. When it comes to singer/saxophonist/ composer/ lyricist/ arranger Grace Kelly, people seem to…
by - January 29, 2013 4:45 pm
Location: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center Date and Time: Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17, Four performances. Show times vary. This is all seven Harry Potter books…
by - January 29, 2013 4:43 pm
TURN UP THAT DIAL… From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and…
