by - September 17, 2014 2:02 pm
Andy Murray is no stranger to innovation. Long before he began in the last year to manage creative marketing for Wal-Mart, this serial entrepreneur was finding ways to integrate technology…
by - September 17, 2014 1:23 pm
The rumble of motorcycles may soon be a more regular sound along Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith. A motorcycle parade will take place in two weeks and a planned…
by - September 16, 2014 10:16 pm
Voters in the Greenwood Public School district Tuesday (Sept. 16) approved a millage hike that will be used to construct a new freshman center adjacent to Greenwood High School. An…
by - September 16, 2014 9:50 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court ran into problems Tuesday night (Sept. 16) due to a request by County Judge David Hudson to meet with individual justices of the peace individually…
by - September 16, 2014 7:51 pm
Turns out, there is an app for returning more than $2 million to Walmart shoppers. Wal-Mart is proud of its Savings Catcher program that promises to scout competitor’s sales prices…
by - September 16, 2014 7:24 pm
An announced settlement in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation related to property damages from trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination has hit a snag following an objection filed by attorneys representing…
by - September 16, 2014 7:14 pm
The sweet smell of victory in the morning, or was that crude oil? Either way, it was great for the Hogs to win that game in Lubbock. I know Texas…
by - September 16, 2014 6:43 pm
Members of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation announced Tuesday (Sept. 16) that eight Arkansas airports will receive more than $4.1 million for upgrades and expansions. This funding is supported by the federal…
by - September 16, 2014 6:31 pm
Retail is king in Northwest Arkansas, but the logistics sector is growing. Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation, announced Tuesday (Sept. 16)…
by - September 16, 2014 4:56 pm
Seven proved to be a truly lucky number on Monday (Sept. 15) as the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce hosted its seventh annual Chamber Golf Classic. Held at Eagle Crest…
by - September 16, 2014 3:26 pm
With Wal-Mart’s lead spokesman David Tovar’s resignation, the global retailer is challenged now to find a new link to the outside media on important topics such as the looming Federal…
by - September 16, 2014 1:12 pm
Northwest Arkansas’ business development and job production grew by a whopping 5.6 percentage points in 2013 – ranking the area as the 26th fastest-expanding economy in the U.S., according to…
by - September 16, 2014 12:05 pm
Harps Food Stores will re-open their flagship store located directly in front of the corporate office at 2894 W. Sunset Ave., in Springdale on Wednesday (Sept. 17). This will be…
by - September 16, 2014 11:34 am
New York has been a tough place for Wal-Mart to gain footing and a recent pricing gaffe in Coca-Cola products has the retailer paying $66,000 in penalties with a promise…
by - September 16, 2014 11:08 am
Michelle Fittro has joined Arvest Bank in Benton County as marketing manager, the bank announced Tuesday (Sept. 16). She rejoins Arvest in Benton County after establishing and running the marketing…
by - September 16, 2014 7:26 am
Gov. Mike Beebe presided over his last Governor’s Quality Awards banquet bestowing 28 different Arkansas companies with awards for performance and organizational excellence. The event, held at the Little Rock…
by - September 15, 2014 9:08 pm
The Crawford County Quorum Court voted unanimously Monday night (Sept. 15) to purchase nearly 16 acres of land to house the county's voter-approved $20 million jail project. The land, which…
by - September 15, 2014 7:15 pm
State Rep. Charlene Fite, R-Van Buren, apparently didn’t get the memo. The usual Arkansas state Representative heading into a second term, with only nominal, non-traditional opposition in November, is supposed…
by - September 15, 2014 6:56 pm
Agents and brokers across Northwest Arkansas report steady work, though the number of homes (742) sold in August in the two-county area was down 9% from the same period last…
by - September 15, 2014 6:47 pm
Arkansas sophomore running back Alex Collins has been named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday (Sept. 15). Collins rushed for a career-high 212 yards…
