Regions

Big Screen Peter: Drive

It’s a psychological drama — written by an Arkansan — with in your face action and a disconcerting level of violence peppered throughout the narrative.

IEC director job, entity expectations discussed

Qualifications for a director, organizational expectations and incubator options were the focus of a Tuesday meeting (Sept. 20) that is part of a series of meetings focused on restarting the…

Republicans have legislative edge; Tea Party an asset

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Arkansas Republicans have a generic advantage over Democrats in the preliminary…

Fort Smith chamber surveys members on 1% tax vote

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce pushed an electronic survey out its membership on Tuesday asking for their thoughts about the Fort Smith Convention Center and a proposed 1%…

Top ABF management change announced

Wes Kemp, president and CEO of Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System, will retire Dec. 31, ending an almost 43-year career with the less-than-truckload operator that has included significant company growth and tough economic times. [Wes Kemp, ABF]

Sebastian County officials consider major budget changes

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Following the Sebastian County Quorum Court’s joint meeting with the City of Fort Smith last week, earmarks were a big topic at Tuesday night’s regularly…

NWA ‘State of the Region’ report released

Education attainment and university research funding were the weak areas in a Northwest Arkansas economy that continues to perform well despite state and national economic conditions, according to a new…

Rep. Altes may face ethics violation charge

Trouble may be brewing for Rep. Denny Altes, R-Fort Smith, related to his alleged threat to hold up a budget because of a tiff between his son’s sanitation business and…

Obama’s negative ratings increase in Arkansas

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] For Arkansas voters, President Barack Obama started with a pretty poor…

Meat money

Tyson Foods settles a 12-year, 12-state lawsuit.

Critical decisions require critical self-reflection

Business owners often need to step out of their comfort zones to overcome any fear that may be at the root of procrastinating on a decision.

Weather was perfect for Van Buren Chamber golf classic

The event included 20 teams and helped raise money for the chamber’s education scholarship programs.

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…