by - March 9, 2016 3:20 pm
Attorney George Ernst said the process of international students getting to work in the United States can be tedious but the students and businesses should plan ahead to make sure…
by - March 9, 2016 2:58 pm
Four of the five banks with the largest market share in the Fort Smith metro saw financial gains in 2015, but the cumulative earnings of the five banks fell almost…
by - March 9, 2016 2:19 pm
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. He now provides consulting services, and one of his clients is a managed care company. Opinions, commentary and…
by - March 9, 2016 11:32 am
Jech began his career with Georges in 1951, and he was named executive vice president of the company in 1980, a title he held until his death.
by - March 9, 2016 10:50 am
Arvest Bank releases Skyline Report results for the second half of 2015.
by - March 9, 2016 10:45 am
The Pennyslvania-based manufacturer is planning an $80 million investment in Fort Smiths Chaffee Crossing.
by - March 9, 2016 9:17 am
U.S. Department of Energy officials said Tuesday (March 9) that natural gas is expected to fuel the largest share of electricity generation in 2016 just as future prices for the…
by - March 9, 2016 8:47 am
Editor’s note: The author of this article is a regular columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The New Year’s Day passing of 90-year-old Dale Bumpers set off a flurry of nostalgia…
by - March 8, 2016 8:42 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with comments from Directors Keith Lau and Kevin Settle, and Mayor Sandy Sanders. ––––––––––––––– Carl Geffken has been tapped to be the next Fort Smith city…
by - March 8, 2016 7:02 pm
Arkansas officials should “rein in” spending on higher education, spend money on libraries instead of the Arkansas Educational Television Network, and sell War Memorial Stadium, a state senator said Tuesday…
by - March 8, 2016 5:37 pm
Dave Roberts, vice-president of the planning department for Crafton Tull & Associates out of Little Rock, presented a $35 million Riverfront Park Master Plan to Fort Smith City Directors at…
by - March 8, 2016 5:16 pm
Attorney Jim Lyons said Tuesday (March 8) the development of nearly 40 acres of land for a possible housing development could provide much needed housing in a busy part of…
by - March 8, 2016 4:46 pm
Jonesboro developer Josh Brown said Tuesday the first stand alone Starbucks will be built on Southwest Drive, just adjacent to Veterans Park. Brown, through Haag Brown, said location of the Starbucks…
by - March 8, 2016 4:46 pm
Jonesboro developer Josh Brown said Tuesday the first stand alone Starbucks will be built on Southwest Drive, just adjacent to Veterans Park. Brown, through Haag Brown, said location of the Starbucks…
by - March 8, 2016 4:42 pm
Top officials with the state Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and Arkansas Public Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday said they will halt stakeholder compliance meetings on President Barack Obama’s Clean…
by - March 8, 2016 4:10 pm
Van Buren-based USA Truck on Tuesday (March 8) presented with a Pro Patria Award from the Arkansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The ESGR Pro Patria Award is presented…
by - March 8, 2016 4:10 pm
Van Buren-based USA Truck on Tuesday (March 8) presented with a Pro Patria Award from the Arkansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The ESGR Pro Patria Award is presented…
by - March 8, 2016 3:55 pm
Four of the five large-to-medium size banks based or active in Benton and Washington counties surveyed by Talk Business & Politics reported modest to steady net income growth throughout 2015….
by - March 8, 2016 2:49 pm
A State Chamber of Commerce-led public-private partnership unveiled a new workforce initiative Tuesday with the help of Gov. Asa Hutchinson that is aimed at shrinking the “skills gap” that exists…
by - March 8, 2016 2:42 pm
Editor’s note: Kathy Deck, the author of this guest commentary, is an economist with the University of Arkansas’ Walton College of Business Center for Business & Economic Research. Opinions, commentary…
