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Riff Raff: Life, Luck and –30–

Editor’s note: What follows is an updated version of a commentary about Jack Moseley first published Oct. 16, 2005. Moseley passed away Nov. 15. It was August 1992 when, against…

Horne Broadcasting LLC buying Hog Radio Inc. for $3.42 million

Hog Radio Inc., a group of four radio stations based in Springdale, is in the process of changing owners. Horne Broadcasting LLC, led by Candace Dixon-Horne, said it will pay…

Jack Moseley, long-time Times Record editor, has died

Jack Moseley, a veteran journalist and long-time editor of the Southwest Times Record, passed away Nov. 15 at his home in Fort Smith. He was 82. Moseley, who was the…

Search narrowed to two finalists for Fort Smith finance director

Two finalists for the director of finance position for the City of Fort Smith will be in town Monday for interviews. Fort Smith Mayor George McGill and city directors were…

Tennessee-based urgent care provider Urgent Team grows to largest in Arkansas

Washington Regional Urgent Care has expanded since Fayetteville-based healthcare provider Washington Regional Medical Center and Nashville, Tenn.-based healthcare provider Urgent Team announced a partnership in July. On Nov. 4, Washington…

Kathryn McLay named CEO of Sam’s Club

Walmart has named Kathryn McLay, 45, as CEO for Sam’s Club. McLay replaced John Furner who was promoted to CEO of Walmart U.S. effective Nov. 1. McLay joined Walmart in…

Inuvo ekes out two cent per share profit in third quarter, revenue down $3 million year-over-year

Thinly-traded Inuvo Corp., which called offer its $75 million merger with California-based ConversionPoint Technologies earlier this summer, eked out a third quarter profit shy of $1 million as the Little…

Bobcats more numerous in urban areas

As urban and suburban areas expand in Arkansas, the state’s wildlife – including the bobcat – is learning to adapt to new neighbors, said Becky McPeake, extension wildlife specialist for…

Lawsuit dismissed related to ‘Historic Area’ land use at Chaffee Crossing

A lawsuit concerning land use changes in the historic district at Chaffee Crossing was dismissed Thursday (Nov. 14). A lawsuit was filed May 17 in Sebastian County Circuit Court concerning…

Olsson establishes civil engineering division in Fayetteville

Nebraska-based engineering and design firm Olsson has established a general civil engineering team at its Fayetteville office. The addition will expand services the firm provides in Fayetteville and throughout the…

Walmart third-quarter net income beats estimate, revenue was up 2.5%

Walmart came through big in the third quarter with $3.288 billion in net income, or $1.15 per share. That was above the $1.09 equity analysts expected from the retail giant…

After developer change, Transplace building in Rogers finally ready to start construction

When Texas-based Transplace announced in March a new $46 million Northwest Arkansas operations center along Interstate 49 in Rogers, a press release issued by the company included this sentence: “Construction…

Cold temperatures not expected to impact rice and cotton crops; fruit crops could be in danger

Frigid temperatures have enveloped the state in recent days as an Arctic front has settled across the country. Cold weather can impact people’s comfort levels, but it can ruin a…

ACHE signs deal with South Korean hospital, creates cultural learning opportunities

An agreement between Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) and Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, will provide students with cultural learning experiences. ACHE announced it signed…

Q&A: Deepak Chopra on Bentonville, health and well-being

The nonprofit Chopra Foundation in California is bringing its Sages and Scientists Symposium to Bentonville this weekend beginning Thursday. It’ll be held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Deepak…

Little Rock Airport Commission names longtime staffer as new executive director

The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission on Tuesday (Nov. 12) named longtime staffer Bryan Malinowski as the executive director of Arkansas’ largest airport following a nationwide search. Malinowski, 49, was…

Fort Smith still struggles to address water leaks; equipment and more workers needed

Nine months after the Fort Smith Board of Directors approved hiring additional employees for the water and sewer department as well as additional equipment, the city still has around 700…

Rep. Crawford lone congressional incumbent with no opponent in Arkansas

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, has dominated his recent races in Arkansas’ First Congressional District. He’s done so well since he was first elected in 2010 that he won’t have…

Equity analysts expect modest third-quarter profit growth from Walmart

All eyes will be on Walmart early Thursday (Nov. 14) as the retail giant reports third-quarter earnings and highlights expectations for the holiday season and coming year. Walmart watchers expect…

Sen. Joyce Elliott to challenge U.S. Rep. French Hill in Second District

Well, the Second District Congressional race just got interesting. One hour before the filing deadline on Tuesday (Nov. 12), State Senator Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, often referred to as the…