Regions

Special election turnout worries Van Buren Mayor

Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman is concerned. As the city gears up for its July 10 special election to decide on plans for a proposed 1% increase in the Sales…

Obama duels Romney with competing economic speeches

BLOOMBERG — President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney went head-to-head today in trying to define the choice before voters in speeches delivered from opposite ends of the battleground…

Foreclosures remain low despite ruling reversal

Foreclosures across the natural state remain stymied despite the recent reversal in litigation that has plugged up the pipeline since late last year. There were a total of 404 foreclosure…

‘Micro-union’ action concerns business leaders

A late 2011 ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) now allows for “micro-union” formation, a move opposed by business groups that warn the decision is unfair and overturns…

UA’s new RFID Research Center designs unveiled

The University of Arkansas Radio Frequency Identification Research Center unveiled design plans for its new home despite waning interest from Wal-Mart. The center celebrated its seventh anniversary Tuesday (June 12)…

Arkansas Best buys Panther in $180 million deal

Arkansas Best Corp. has purchased Panther Expedited Services in a $180 million deal that ABC officials say will help them better tap the $700 billion transportation and logistics market, and…

CEO of the Household: Mr. Mom the next generation

For those Gen-X folks (born between 1965 and 1980) growing up was a time when you possibly saw your mother leave the house and enter the workforce climbing to the…

Golden Living IT move adds jobs in Fort Smith

Dallas-based Golden Living is consolidating its information technology (IT) support at its administrative center in Fort Smith to manage technology issues for the national long-term healthcare company that employs around…

More help for homeowners with underwater mortgages

HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) is a government program unlike most others. It provides refinancing assistance to responsible homeowners with a history of making their mortgage payments on time, who…

Procter & Gamble may need breakup, analyst says

BLOOMBERG — Procter & Gamble Co., the world’s largest consumer-products company, should consider breaking itself up if it doesn’t improve earnings this year, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein &…

Report: Severance tax rise will not stop drilling

Former gas company executive Sheffield Nelson said his plan to raise Arkansas’ severance tax to 7% will make the ballot and won’t scare off natural gas drillers. To back up…

Free Citizenship Workshop

The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is hosting this free citizenship workshop for legal permanent residents seeking assistance with the naturalization application. We are also seeking volunteers to assist with…

Adventure Subaru moves to new location

Adventure Subaru said Wednesday (June 13) it is relocating from their location on North College Avenue to a new facility near exit 65 on Interstate 540 and Porter Road in…

Study approved for Northwest Arkansas Regional Port

The Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) voted unanimously on Wednesday (June 13) to sign a cost-sharing agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with the…

Celtic Grill Contents Up For Auction

Popular Bentonville eatery opened in May 2005.

Cre8ive Hands Art Camp 2012

Located at Magnolia Room in Creekmore Park in Fort Smith Children 8-12 will learn, self portraits, Multi Media Journal Making, Balloon design and face painting, decorated flower pots and…

NWA Fitness & Health Sports Festival

June 30th 7-3:30 at Bentonville High School. www.nwafitnessandhealth.com Pump n Run Obstacle Course from 7:00 to 10:00 Festival 10:00 until 3:30. Benefit for the American Diabetes Association and the Special Olympics of Arkansas.

Child abuse reports hit record in May for Benton County

BENTONVILLE — You don't need to look far to discover one of the scariest statistics in Benton County. The number is 85. It is significant because that's how many cases…

ARK Challenge gears up, deadline approaches

There has been quite a bit of buzz in Northwest Arkansas’ tech sector regarding a nickname for the region. Everyone has heard of Silicon Valley, and with new areas such…

Agribusiness Weekly Update: Commodity prices mixed

Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $25 per head last week, according to Hedgers Edge. Packers have averaged between $20 and $25 profit per head during the past couple of…

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year

Gov. Sanders: Student proficiency scores up since LEARNS