by - July 29, 2014 10:43 am
Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. will spin off certain assets of the telecom and broadband company and form a new, real estate investment trust (REIT). The company announced on Tuesday (July…
by - July 28, 2014 9:47 pm
During its regular meeting Monday evening (July 28), the Fort Smith School Board approved a contract with an insurance company to provide liability insurance for the district's pre-k programs even…
by - July 28, 2014 9:43 pm
City directors from Barling and Fort Smith were given their first opportunity to ask questions regarding plans by the Fort Smith Public Schools to construct a third high school in…
by - July 28, 2014 7:24 pm
The race to win the frugal, cash-strapped consumer got a little more heated on Monday (July 28) with Dollar Tree’s $8.5 billion blockbuster offer to acquire struggling discounter Family Dollar…
by - July 28, 2014 5:41 pm
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art employees Manuela Well-Off-Man and Chad Alligood have been promoted to curator, and Mindy Besaw has joined the museum as a curator. She previously worked…
by - July 28, 2014 5:04 pm
Wal-Mart’s decision to promote Greg Foran to CEO of Walmart U.S. was a surprising move to analysts given Foran does not have the U.S. retail experience that other execs within…
by - July 28, 2014 4:07 pm
Former President Bill Clinton, the “Never Yield” motto and academic achievement are included in the new 2013-2014 Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics Annual Report. A press release announcing the report also notes…
by - July 28, 2014 3:55 pm
Dave Robertson has been named director of the Center for Business and Professional Development at the The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The position was open following the retirement…
by - July 28, 2014 3:49 pm
A survey by a prominent gay rights group asserts that large numbers of gays and lesbians in Arkansas report having been the victims of discrimination and harassment. The group is…
by - July 28, 2014 12:45 pm
The Jones Center is offering free dental services for those with no private health insurance starting on Monday, July 28 as part of the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Dental Outreach…
by - July 28, 2014 12:32 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. posted record quarter earnings behind 8.5% more loads hauled and a roughly 1.4% rise revenue per mile, before fuel surcharges. The Tontitown-based trucking firm reported net…
by - July 28, 2014 11:58 am
In his book “The Collapse of Complex Societies,” anthropologist Joseph Tainter examines why civilizations such as the Roman Empire fell apart. Rome was powerful and seemingly invulnerable to decline, at…
by - July 28, 2014 6:57 am
Dollar Tree announced Monday (July 28) it plans to acquire rival Family Dollar Stores for an estimated $8.5 billion in cash and stock for a total of $9.2 billion, including…
by - July 28, 2014 6:20 am
The metamorphosis of Tyson Foods is well underway as the meat giant sheds its chicken operations in Brazil and Mexico to Brazilian-based JBS Holdings for $575 million and continues its…
by - July 27, 2014 4:51 pm
This past week, I returned from what is likely to be my last international trade mission as Governor of Arkansas. The journey to three European countries showcased the full range…
by - July 27, 2014 4:47 pm
Lottery ticket sales improved during the recent fiscal year in Arkansas Lottery satellite offices in Springdale, Jonesboro and Camden, but it is still a losing business proposition to have three…
by - July 27, 2014 8:28 am
The Wine Capital of Arkansas welcomed visitors from all over the state and region on Friday and Saturday (July 25-26) for the 31st annual Altus Grape Festival. Filled with delicious…
by - July 26, 2014 8:34 pm
The Northwest Arkansas community has strong support for a community college-level sports program, a room full of area sports program advocates told the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees…
by - July 26, 2014 6:17 pm
A new five-year strategic plan is in the works at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and it is specifically geared to measure against how it helps students succeed. The NWACC Board…
by - July 26, 2014 12:54 am
Englander dZignPak, a retail display and packaging provider, recently announced a relocation of its Northwest Arkansas office to 3607 SE Metro Parkway near I-49 and Walton Boulevard in Bentonville. The…
