by - April 30, 2014 7:56 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. saw profits decline as discontinued operations showed up on the company’s earnings. The El Dorado-based pure play oil and gas explorer posted net income of $155.2 million…
by - April 30, 2014 7:52 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's Board of Visitors received an update Wednesday (April 30) on the university's planned new fitness center. According to Dr. Lee Krehbiel, UAFS vice…
by - April 30, 2014 7:43 pm
The local residential building sector continues its steady trek forward in March with the region’s four largest cities reporting new permits valued at $35.795 million, a 22.7% increase from March…
by - April 30, 2014 7:27 pm
Sparks Health System has been recognized for its stroke care by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Sparks received the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing…
by - April 30, 2014 7:16 pm
Northwest Arkansas has something to offer everyone in May, with local events ranging from a Construction Bash and Touch-a-Truck festival, to the always elegant Heart Ball and the Taste of…
by - April 30, 2014 5:39 pm
Christmas may come early to select signage and print companies with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announcing Wednesday (April 30) that as of May 1 the transportation holding company will…
by - April 30, 2014 3:54 pm
Wal-Mart is wasting no time in deploying its latest grocery format — a stand alone pick-up center where shoppers can drive up and retrieve their online orders and never leave…
by - April 30, 2014 3:10 pm
This month brings much more than just May flowers. The coming weeks are jam-packed with events including An Art Affair, A Night in the Caribbean, and an old-fashioned Mother's Day…
by - April 30, 2014 10:10 am
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has hired Bill Wagnon as marketing and communications director, effective June 2. Wagnon is now the the dean of admissions and enrollment…
by - April 30, 2014 7:10 am
Van Buren-based USA Truck continues to lose money, but the losses are trending lower and officials with the trucking company maintain that their turnaround plan is delivering better results. The…
by - April 30, 2014 6:28 am
Wal-Mart continues to expand its a la carte financial services with a new partnership with AutoInsurance.com that aims to save consumers money on auto coverage. Wal-Mart is the first retailer…
by - April 29, 2014 9:11 pm
Crawford County Judge John Hall and Sheriff Ron Brown spoke to a decidedly friendly crowd Tuesday (April 29) as the two men brought made yet another pitch to county voters…
by - April 29, 2014 7:06 pm
Financial literacy ratings assigned by WalletHub based on federal data indicates Arkansas is way behind the curve when it comes to overall financial knowledge in its consumer population. The Natural…
by - April 29, 2014 6:37 pm
A heartfelt message to you, U.S. Sen. John Boozman, is to go away. Just for a few months. And not because we don’t want you around; it’s because we’d like…
by - April 29, 2014 6:31 pm
Three thousand area students descended on the Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith on Monday (April 28) for the 11th annual EARQUAKE! concert event. Hosted by the Fort…
by - April 29, 2014 5:58 pm
Partnering for a greener world was the theme of Wal-Mart’s Sustainability Expo event held Tuesday (April 29) in Rogers. The retail giant assembled a cast of global suppliers, environmental advocates,…
by - April 29, 2014 4:43 pm
The Cherokee Nation broke ground Tuesday (April 29) on a new $80 million Cherokee Casino and Hotel at a site adjacent to its more than 20-year-old facility in Roland, Okla….
by - April 29, 2014 3:24 pm
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System has once again earned the National LTL Carrier of the Year Award from the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. ABF Freight has now earned the…
by - April 28, 2014 10:33 pm
There are 47 million consumers receiving SNAP benefits (commonly known as food stamps) that equate to $74 billion in annual food sales. Wal-Mart, as the nation’s largest grocer, has said…
by - April 28, 2014 8:54 pm
The Fort Smith School Board took a step forward in plans for a new district performing arts center and basketball arena, with the board voting 7-0 Monday (April 28) to…
