Regions

City details funding history of Fort Smith Convention Center

The city of Fort Smith on Monday (Sept. 19) released a seven-page document that “clarifies” the funding history of the Fort Smith Convention Center between 2001 and the present. Tracy…

Womack tops in approval among Congressmen

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Talk Business and Hendrix College continue our partnership to provide you…

The Consumer Compass Report: Regional sentiment hits new lows

The fifth edition of The Consumer Compass Report shows a drop in confidence with respect to personal finances and the overall economy — a finding that should come as no…

Arkansas lottery chief resigns

story by Roby Brock and Jason Tolbert [email protected] Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue has resigned and the commission has accepted his offer to leave effective Oct. 7. Passailaigue was credited…

Manufacturing jobs reach state, national lows

story by Roby Brock and Michael Tilley [email protected] Arkansas has witnessed a disturbing decline in manufacturing employment for decades, but the latest state jobless report depicts a new milestone. According…

Golf, Business Make Good Partners

Catching up with some of Northwest Arkansas finest execs/golfers.

Cedar Crest Lodge Part of Group Effort

New Chamber hopes to spur more revenue by banding together.

Butcher Case Below the Radar

Counts of false tax claims could result in 10-yea sentence.

Lindsey Golf Growing in Central Arkansas

Jaratt confirms plans under way for Longhills makeover.

‘Stunning’ Crystal Bridges Cited by Sotheby’s Official

Alice Walton’s dream draws a rave review.

Further Delays at Osage Creek?

Smith, developers continue to push forward with project.

Five Rands Down, One to Go

Familiar family facing some stiff sentences.

Golden Touch Coming to Former Chili’s?

A restaurant that’s been vacant for more than two years soon will feature Asian cuisine.

Outlook for 2012 Shows More Manufacturing Jobs

Northwest Arkansas is expected to see second-biggest gain.

New Panera to Feature Drive-Thru Convenience

Bentonville location will be first of its kind in Arkansas.

Preschool Center Opening in Rogers

Former ‘Arts’ facility can accommodate 60 children.

Highlands Oncology Group Opens New Center in Rogers

$8 million facility employs more than 200.

AMP Expansion Could Shift Revenue Percentage

2012 opening sets the stage for bigger acts and piece of entertainment pie.

Internet Startup Offers Virtual Art Workshops

Ross strives to share love through online enterprise.

Sicard’s Road to Current Role Paved with Preparation

New era at Fort Smith bank should feature some familiar practices.