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J.B. Hunt Tops In Fatal Crashes

The Lowell trucking firm Lowell had the highest number of crashes within the last 24 months.

Contractor Violations Fall Due to Slump

Slowed building spells less penalties for Benton, Washington counties.

XNA Flight Passengers Increase from 2009

Airport director says business is on the rebound.

Local Event Planner Updates Marketing Focus

The Event Group is utilizing various social media forms.

Arkansans Win at Cherokee Casino

Arkansas workers make more than $7 million from border attraction.

Arvest Bank to Cease Student Loan Program

Federal decision shifts origination policy.

Arkansas? Return Third Highest in Region

Arkansas’ collective fourth-quarter ROA is down year-over-year.

Centennial, BOZ Buy Two Failed Banks

FDIC assists in Florida, Georgia deals.

Local Automotive Dealers Tussle With ?New? Economy

Steve Smith exemplified those who faced challenges in ’09.

True Technology Costs Require Deep Analysis

‘Cloud’ computing can offer comfort.

Aldi Store Set for Siloam Springs Summer Opening (Real Deals)

Aldi Inc. of Batavia, Ill., recently purchased a building permit valued at $1.1 million for the construction of a new store at 2802 U.S. Highway 412 in Siloam Springs.

Former Pinnacle Partners Wrangle Over Plane Notes

Benton County judges will be busy this year dealing with legal wranglings between former partners over 19 aircraft valued at about $106 million.

Reappraisals, Market Changes Slash Values

The view of the Benton County landscape remains impressive, but bank-owned property, foreclosures, financially strained projects and broken partnerships have joined the scene.

Are You My Friend? (Opinion)

The parable of the good Samaritan is layered with meanings that aren’t readily apparent – class, race, hypocrisy, even business – but even the most casual reader gets this: Jesus broadened dramatically the definition of what it means to be a neighbor.

Transportation Lists

Public and private trucking lists and the list of air charter services list.

Regarding Rosey, again

We’ve received a few more real letters from a real reader. As we noted in our first conversation with Rosey’s owner, we’re not sure about the dog, or the story…

Obama Kool-Aid

Take a drink and watch your premiums rise.

U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves meets Morgan Freeman

Legendary U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves — portrayed by Baridi Nkokheli of Fort Smith — visited Saturday (April 3) with legendary and Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman about the plans…

Scene by Carson: A tough report on Downtown Fort Smith

feature story by Amanda Carson [email protected] Downtown should be the focal point for entertainment, food and shopping for any major city. Considering Fort Smith is the second largest city in…

Sen. Lincoln to meet with RITA board (Updated)

U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln plans to make the most of her upcoming trip to Fort Smith by also meeting with a group working to upgrade railroad lines at Chaffee Crossing….