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BancorpSouth seeks $100 million through stock sale.

Bank of the Ozarks income up 58.3% in 2011

Bank of the Ozarks today reported record net income of $101.3 million, a 58.3% increase, for 2011. One year ago, the Little Rock-based bank holding company reported profits of $64…

HMA responds to fraud allegations

As the company shares continue a price decline, officials with Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates fired back Tuesday (Jan. 17) against allegations of Medicare fraud. On Jan. 9, Stamford, Conn.-based…

Nano notes

Phillips and Malshe receive NanoBusiness recognition.

UAMS to expand with help from Pat Walker

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced today (Jan. 17) plans to construct an 8,000-square-foot Student Clinical Education Center at its Fayetteville facility. The project is made…

$1.5 Million Gift Establishes Education Center at UAMS-Northwest

The Walker Charitable Foundation Announced the Gift on Tuesday in Fayetteville.

Business failure emotions run deep

Entrepreneurial businesses are extremely vulnerable to volatile economies, changing markets, competitive industries and weak business planning. 

Philpot’s BottomLine Tips: Protecting the Golden Goose

Our ability to earn a living is the greatest asset many of us own, not the asset that looms the largest on our financial statement.

UA study: Banks lose billions with overdraft policy change

A new study by finance researchers at the University of Arkansas shows that U.S. banks are losing anywhere from $3.8 billion to $5.3 billion in annual revenue due to the…

Steve Forbes to speak at Fort Smith chamber banquet

Steve Forbes, former Presidential candidate, president and CEO of Forbes Inc. and editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine, will be the featured speaker at the annual banquet of the Fort Smith Regional…

Pevehouse seeks return to Fort Smith Board

Former Fort Smith City Director Ken Pevehouse seeks a return to the city Board with a challenge to City Director Steve Tyler for the Ward 1 post. Pevehouse, 48, was…

Legislative leaders review Beebe budget

There were no big surprises in Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) FY 2013 budget proposal, but key budget leaders expressed ideas for additional spending priorities. On Tuesday (Jan. 17), Richard Weiss,…

Wal-Mart Names CBS Executive To Lead Global E-Commerce

Neil Ashe, 44, will replace Eduardo Castro Wright.

2011 home sales up in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith area

Record low interest rates and improving consumer confidence did little to spur home sales in December across Washington and Benton counties. Agents sold 394 homes in December, down 13.2% from…

Walmart e-exec move

A former CBS exec to head Walmart’s global eCommerce biz.

UAFS hosts Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony

The event included history presentations, a symbolic march and music at the UAFS Bell Tower.

Brummett: Obama a problem for Arkansas Democrats

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett was our guest on this week’s edition of Talk Business to discuss national and state politics. Brummett contends that Obama will be beaten badly…

Fort Smith airport may be only gainer for 2011

This could be unusual. Barring an unusual flurry of activity during December at the Little Rock National Airport, the Fort Smith Regional Airport will be the only airport among the…

City agenda full with broadcast, Marshals money, tax extension

On the last night of televised board meetings, the Fort Smith Board of Directors will formally vote Tuesday (Jan. 17) to change the city ordinance that provides for live coverage…

Unemployment help

Federal program to help jobless with mortgages.

The 9th annual Juneteenth celebration slated for Jonesboro

Applications being sought for Farmers Market Promotion Program

Stevens to lead architecture school at the University of Arkansas

Fort Smith metro home sales up almost 4% through April