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Johnson joins Citizens Bank and Trust

Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Van Buren has announced the addition of Russell Johnson as vice president/loan officer. He will be located at the main bank at 3110 Alma…

ARK Challenge: Teams prepare for showdown

FAYETTEVILLE – There are 15 entrepreneurial teams putting the final touches on their start-up ventures as part of the 14-week “ARK Challenge.” The five teams profiled here hailed from far…

Tusk to Tail: Ti-i-i-ime is not on our side (No it’s not)

“I must govern the clock, not be governed by it.” – Golda Meir “Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.” – Groucho Marx As daylight savings time…

Retailers reject settlement over swipe fees

For months retailers large and small have stewed over a $7.25 billion settlement proposed by the court with Visa and MasterCard over swipe fees. On Thursday (Nov. 1) the National…

Greenwood A&P revenue trending higher in 2012

Greenwood Hospitality Taxes for the first nine months of 2012 account for $77,806, according to the city's latest advertising and promotion (A&P) tax report. However, there were a number of…

Retailers’ October sales top estimates

U.S. retailers posted October same- store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as rising home values and consumer confidence boosted spending. Gap Inc. and Target Corp. were among chains that trailed…

Kellogg quarterly profit tops estimates amid higher prices

Kellogg Co., the maker of Corn Flakes cereal and Keebler Cookies and a major supplier to Wal-Mart Stores Inc., reported third-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates amid price increases. Net…

Sparks physician captures anesthesia award

Dr. Juston Evenson, the medical director of Sparks Health System’s anesthesia department, was named South Division Anesthesia Medical Director of the Year for 2012 by EmCare. Sparks Health System contracts…

NWACC’s IT department ranked 2nd in U.S.

BENTONVILLE — The information technology department at NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked second nationally among community colleges in the “large colleges” category, according to Converge Online and e.Republic’s Center for…

Bella Vista group works to push back Wal-Mart store

Voters in Bella Vista have been waiting roughly 55 minutes on average to cast their ballots early ahead of the Nov. 6 general election. Local election workers said Wednesday (Oct….

Economist Strikes Positive Tone as 2012 Draws to a Close

Kathy Deck examined 3Q economic indicators and trends Thursday at the quarterly business luncheon in Fayetteville.

Benjamin West’s Cupid and Psyche

Benjamin West's Cupid and Psyche Monday, December 10, 4 to 5:30 pm Guest Speaker: Cora Gilroy-Ware Location: Great Hall Cora Gilroy-Ware is a PhD candidate at London's Tate Britain Gallery…

Space Photonics, SCHOTT North America Enter Agreement

Partnership expected to spur growth of University of Arkansas-affiliated company.

Undressing the Portrait: Aspiration, Attainment, and Fantasy in American Colonial Painting

Undressing the Portrait: Aspiration, Attainment, and Fantasy in American Colonial Painting Sunday, December 2, 3 to 4:15 pm Speaker: Tyson Scholar Susan Rather The clothing worn by the men and…

Get Illuminated with Light Art

Get Illuminated with Light Art Sunday, November 11, 1 to 5 p.m. Instructor: Sara Segerlin Get illuminated, and make your own glowing artwork through the exploration of colors and light….

The Art of Crystal Bridges documentary film premiere

The Art of Crystal Bridges, documentary film premiere Friday, November 9, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Presented by Communications Director Laura Jacobs and including a discussion with the filmmaker Larry Foley…

Candy and costumes crowd the Fayetteville Square

Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan, several city staff and dozens of local businesses and groups added to their official duties to pass out candy to children Wednesday at the downtown Fayetteville…

Van Buren progressing on tax funded improvements

The Van Buren City Council has selected Crawford Construction as the construction manager on the new police and fire stations as well as the new senior center, said Mayor Bob…

Are you Arkansavvy? Town names

While packing for my upcoming vacation, I thought about the number of towns in Arkansas that share names with out-of-state and foreign cities. In some cases, city founders named their…

Arkansas Best Reports Drop in 3Q Profit

The Fort Smith-based holding company said Thursday that net income was 47 percent below last year’s third quarter.

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property