by - May 31, 2012 1:04 pm
Wal-Mart history: An insider’s reflections
Andy Wilson knew at an early age he would work in retail. His earliest memory of a master merchant wasn’t of Sam Walton. Wilson’s father, James Wilson Sr., ran a…
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by - May 31, 2012 12:15 pm
Boulden receives public relations award
Jennifer Boulden, former communications and event services coordinator for the Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission has been honored by her industry colleagues as the Public Relations Professional of…
by - May 31, 2012 10:09 am
UA Professor to Advise Romney on Education Issues
Robert Costrell previously worked with the former Massachusetts governor on education reform proposals.
by - May 31, 2012 9:05 am
Little Rock-based Windstream to cut management ranks
Windstream Corp. said Thursday (May 31) it would pare its management ranks by 375-400 workers, roughly 3% of its total workforce. The cuts will be completed during the third quarter…
by - May 30, 2012 5:54 pm
Pending sales of U.S. homes falls by most in a year
BLOOMBERG — The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes fell in April by the most in a year, indicating the U.S. housing recovery remains uneven. The…
by - May 30, 2012 5:19 pm
Tyson Foods sued for patent infringement
BLOOMBERG — Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. meat processor, was sued by Finland’s Neste Oil Oyj for infringing a patent on motor fuels made partly from chicken fat. Neste…
by - May 30, 2012 5:12 pm
Share price rebound a great gift for Wal-Mart week
On simply a price-per-share basis, It may be difficult for lawyers and pension fund directors to argue that Wal-Mart’s alleged involvement in bribing Mexican officials has harmed the company. Revelations…
by - May 30, 2012 5:04 pm
Agribusiness Weekly: Drought pressures commodity prices
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $9.87 per head last week, according to Hedgers Edge. A year ago packers were just breaking even. June fed cattle traded at $119 per…
by - May 30, 2012 4:38 pm
Daimler shows gains in big rig fuel economy
BLOOMBERG — Daimler AG’s Freightliner unit demonstrated a heavy-duty truck that got 9.3 miles per gallon under realistic driving conditions, becoming the first company in the U.S. to reach fuel-economy…
by - May 30, 2012 3:48 pm
M7 Music Studio
M7 Music Studio June 29 King Opera House 6 p.m. M7 Music Studio Camp Rock Band Concert. 6 p.m. For more information call 479-522-6095.
by - May 30, 2012 3:47 pm
J.R.’s Country Variety Show
J.R.’s County Variety Show June 16 7 p.m. J.R.’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information call 479-474-2426.
by - May 30, 2012 3:46 pm
Relay For Life
Relay For Life June 8 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Van Buren High School Relay For Life Event to help the fight against cancer. Starts at 7 p.m. on…
by - May 30, 2012 3:44 pm
“Emma’s Gold”
Emma’s Gold June 8 King Opera House 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. Local short film by Devon Parks entitled“Emma’s Gold”. Tickets are $8 with $2 of every ticket sold…
by - May 30, 2012 3:44 pm
The River Valley : People & Places”
“The River Valley: People & Places “ June 8 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Center For Art & Education – Van Buren “The River Valley: People & Places” As…
by - May 30, 2012 3:42 pm
Lifesong Dance Studio
Lifesong Dance Studio June 2 King Opera House – Van Buren 7 p.m. Lifesong Dance Studio at the King Opera at 7 p.m. For more information call 479-474-2426.
by - May 30, 2012 3:41 pm
Fort Smith Suzuki Spring Recital
Fort Smith Suzuki Spring Recital Van Buren Fine Arts Center 6 p.m. June 1 Fort Smith Suzuki Spring Recital Event. For more information call 479-471-4017 or visit centerforfinearts.org
by - May 30, 2012 3:13 pm
Friday brings The Avett Brothers, Delta Saints
MULBERRY MOUNTAIN — The ninth annual Wakarusa Music Festival boasts about 150 confirmed acts appearing on five stages over four days at Mulberry Mountain, north of Ozark. That’s a lot of…
by - May 30, 2012 2:26 pm
Tim Nutt: Are You Arkansavvy?
FAYETTEVILLE — The 1940 U.S. Census was recently released to the public, which has caused excitement among historians and genealogists. Beginning in 1790, the United States has conducted a national census…
by - May 30, 2012 12:24 pm
Area jobless rate improves but fewer employed
The April jobless rate improved in the Fort Smith region, but the number of employed continues to be below the same period in 2011. The 7.3% April jobless rate in…
by - May 30, 2012 12:19 pm
Job picture positive in NWA economy
Northwest Arkansas’ economy appears to be back to full speed, with federal figures released Wednesday indicating the region’s jobless rate fell to 5.3% in April and the workforce size set…