by - July 10, 2012 5:02 pm
Job openings increased in May after plunging the prior month, easing concern the U.S. job market was faltering. The number of positions waiting to be filled climbed by 195,000 to…
by - July 10, 2012 4:42 pm
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $65 per head last week, according to Hedgers Edge. Cattle prices have weakened as drought conditions have expanded dramatically in recent weeks, with 72%…
by - July 10, 2012 4:15 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D), already a candidate for Governor in 2014, appeared on the latest live-stream installment of Talk Politics to discuss the federal health care ruling, Arkansas’ execution…
by - July 10, 2012 4:02 pm
Many communities around the country have instituted various forms of water conservation measures in response to lengthy periods of high heat and little to no rain. Fortunately, Fort Smith and…
by - July 10, 2012 1:37 pm
Springdale nano-engineering firm NanoMech announced Tuesday a partnership to supply valve and flow equipment manufacturer Cameron with its TriboTuff lubricant.
by - July 10, 2012 11:54 am
NanoMech Inc. and Cameron International Group announce an agreement to utilize TriboTuff® lubricant in some of Cameron’s valves and flow equipment used extensively in the worldwide gas and oil supply…
by - July 10, 2012 11:51 am
If only other sectors of the Fort Smith regional economy were trending like the area tourism sector. January to May hospitality tax collections in Van Buren and Fort Smith are…
by - July 10, 2012 8:02 am
Confidence among U.S. small companies dropped in June to its lowest point since October, driven by concern that sales and the economy will deteriorate. The National Federation of Independent Business’…
by - July 10, 2012 7:08 am
Book review: The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings Blue Rider Press: New York, New York (2012) FAYETTEVILLE — Beyond the…
by - July 9, 2012 10:13 pm
Ward 1 City Director candidates Liz Berry Armstrong, Keith Lau, and Ken Pevehouse, will meet in an August 14 primary to determine a successor to City Director Steve Tyler, who…
by - July 9, 2012 6:15 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Opening an additional performing arts venue at the University of Arkansas could bring as much as $1.9 million in additional revenue to Fayetteville from out-of-towners each year. So say…
by - July 9, 2012 5:47 pm
Meat processing margins remain under pressure for Tyson Foods Inc. as the company began its final quarter of fiscal 2012 on July 1. Tyson will report its third quarter results…
by - July 9, 2012 5:44 pm
The first half of 2012 was the warmest start to any year going back to 1895, according to the National Climatic Data Center, and drought now covers more than half…
by - July 9, 2012 5:21 pm
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Arts Council on Monday (June 9) announced that Eureka Springs watercolorist Zeek Taylor is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Fort Smith Symphony…
by - July 9, 2012 5:08 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Director Grant Tennille says that Arkansas could be a pivotal base for French companies springboarding into Asian and South American markets. Tennille accompanied Gov. Mike Beebe…
by - July 9, 2012 4:59 pm
The American Trucking Associations’ is predicting a slight decline in future freight growth. In 2010, the trade group estimated a 25% growth in total U.S. tonnage moved by 2021. In…
by - July 9, 2012 4:48 pm
Building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren, combined to total $14.548 million in June, up slightly from the $13.577 million May total, but down significantly from June…
by - July 9, 2012 4:26 pm
Ball Corporation's metal food and household products packaging manufacturing plant in Springdale has announced expansion plans that will grow its workforce by 25-30 within a year's time, according to a…
by - July 9, 2012 1:35 pm
The race for the Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District is over, with Democratic challenger Ken Aden announcing Monday (July 9) afternoon that he is ending his bid to unseat U.S. Rep….
by - July 9, 2012 1:22 pm
Join Us at the NWA Mercy Family YMCA with your children (ages 8 years and older) for a fun night of music and dancing. Program includes fun dances from…
