by - March 17, 2014 6:07 pm
The University of Arkansas System announced Monday (March 17) that its Board of Trustees would meet Thursday (March 20) and Friday (March 21) at the University of Arkansas at Fort…
by - March 17, 2014 5:59 pm
Attorneys for the family of a Faulkner County woman who died in April 2008 due to what the family alleged was neglect and negligence have added even more fuel to…
by - March 17, 2014 2:05 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (March 17) announced the following appointments and reappointments. Chris Palmer, Little Rock, as Circuit Judge in the Third Division of the 6th Judicial District. Appointment…
by - March 17, 2014 1:47 pm
Realtors in Benton and Washington counties report mixed results during a February plagued with nasty winter weather. The Benton County market is off to another strong start in 2014, while…
by - March 17, 2014 1:41 pm
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced Monday (March 17) a total of $800,000 in rebates will be provided to two fueling station…
by - March 17, 2014 12:33 pm
Top executives at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services enjoyed big compensation boosts in 2013, with CEO John Roberts III posting an almost 20% gain in base pay, stock awards and…
by - March 17, 2014 12:14 pm
Arkansas’ jobless rate dipped to 7.3% in January thanks to a more than 2.6% drop in the number of unemployed. However, January marked 60 consecutive months – five years –…
by - March 17, 2014 11:15 am
Quiznos filed bankruptcy on Friday (March 14) seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The quick-service restaurant chain expects to continue operating in the ordinary course…
by - March 17, 2014 11:07 am
Morril Harriman, a former state Senator from Van Buren and the long-time chief of staff for Gov. Mike Beebe, has been appointed by Beebe to the University of Arkansas Board…
by - March 17, 2014 10:24 am
Witchita-based Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open its first Arkansas location on Tuesday (March 18) in Rogers. The quick-casual restaurant is located at 4507 W. Walnut St., in the…
by - March 16, 2014 11:22 pm
• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks. Sands joined B&G Foods in…
by - March 16, 2014 3:49 pm
With the funding secured for the next fiscal year, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson says he will support the private option because it is the “law of the land,” but…
by - March 16, 2014 3:41 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, calling it a “jobs creator.” Tennille, who was…
by - March 16, 2014 3:21 pm
Long time veteran Alma Mayor John Ballentine is not quick to lay the blame on anyone after the city’s 1 cent sales tax failed in a narrow 17-vote margin this…
by - March 16, 2014 3:08 pm
In those quarters where Obama-bashing is a sport, the situation in Ukraine has given conservative commentators on Fox News and elsewhere more ammunition to bash President Obama. The tone has…
by - March 16, 2014 2:43 pm
After more than a year of planning, the Walmart to Go convenience-store format quietly opened in Bentonville on Saturday (March 15), with the grand opening set for March 19. Store…
by - March 16, 2014 11:52 am
Kissing pigs is generally encouraged here in Northwest Arkansas Razorback country, but on Saturday night (March 15), it was for a good cause. More than 1,700 people attended the 12th…
by - March 15, 2014 12:25 pm
Around 1,000 people applauded the philanthropic contributions of Johnelle Hunt as she humbly accepted the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Award on Friday Night (March 14) at the Hammons…
by - March 14, 2014 3:43 pm
Officials at Ecclesia College in Springdale and NorthWest Arkansas Community College have signed an agreement that provides a seamless, personalized transfer system for NWACC students to complete their bachelor’s degree…
by - March 14, 2014 12:27 pm
Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart…
