by - January 9, 2014 11:59 am
Families across the country and local region may not go for out for dinner, but research shows they will plunk down an average of almost $300 per weekend when they…
by - January 9, 2014 11:18 am
A project that once looked to be delayed until 2018 will likely have life breathed into it again on Friday (Jan. 10) should the Fort Smith Parks and Recreation Commission…
by - January 8, 2014 11:09 pm
The Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen announced Marilyn Bielema, mother of Arkansas Razorback Head Football Coach Bret Bielema, will join Shelley McMillon as an honorary co-chair for the 2014…
by - January 8, 2014 10:57 pm
Clarity Pointe Fayetteville, an assisted living community dedicated to the care and treatment of Alzheimer’s in Northwest Arkansas, appoints Linda Vigil as director of community outreach. The facility is under…
by - January 8, 2014 10:43 pm
The National Retail Federation announced Jim Sinegal, co-founder of Costco, as its choice for this year’s gold medal honor. The award will be presented at the annual convention to be…
by - January 8, 2014 10:17 pm
John Brown University report its online bachelor program has been named one of the top 100 programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine released the…
by - January 8, 2014 9:40 pm
Replenishment is key to driving improved sales for suppliers of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and while the retail giant has invested heavily in a new system for replenishment and inventory control,…
by - January 8, 2014 7:03 pm
Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Ivy Owen has been appointed alternate Arkansas state director on the board of the Southern Economic Development Council, according to a press release. Owen…
by - January 8, 2014 7:01 pm
Seneca Foods is one step closer to purchasing the canning division of Allens Inc., as the $148 million stalking horse bid for the Siloam Springs company was approved by bankruptcy…
by - January 8, 2014 6:27 pm
While Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., over his admitted ethics violations stemming from misspending of nearly $44,000 in campaign and state funds and…
by - January 8, 2014 6:02 pm
It’s official. Barring a surprise rejection from federal regulators, Community Health Systems will by the end of January be the new corporate parent of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith…
by - January 8, 2014 4:21 pm
Acxiom Corp. began a round of layoffs this week that corporate leaders suggested would be forthcoming when they last reported earnings. According to Talk Business sources, roughly 50 workers –…
by - January 8, 2014 3:55 pm
Since new laws went into effect last year to improve Arkansas' laws combatting human trafficking, calls to the human trafficking hotline, hosted by the Polaris Project, have increased significantly. Minority…
by - January 8, 2014 3:31 pm
The Fort Smith Region kicks off the new year with a polar bear walk, an outdoor show, antique valentines, and a "Night at the Copacabana." Polar Bear Walk Brave the…
by - January 8, 2014 3:26 pm
William Shatner and Kix Brooks are coming to town, opera takes "Flight," and tuxes are on the run in Northwest Arkansas this January. Opera Fayetteville Presents "Flight" Opera Fayetteville will…
by - January 8, 2014 2:06 pm
The November jobless rate in Northwest Arkansas fell to 4.8% from 5.1% in October, the first time since November 2012 that the rate has been below 5%. The region also…
by - January 8, 2014 2:04 pm
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate fell to 6.9% in November and brought to an end 55 consecutive months in which the regional jobless rate was at or above 7%….
by - January 8, 2014 12:08 pm
The impact of health coverage through Obamacare was touted as a way to cap rising insurance costs and provide benefits to the masses of uninsured. But as 2014 gets under…
by - January 8, 2014 7:02 am
Conflicting testimony about deficit spending at the University of Arkansas was again heard before a legislative group. A state audit found deficits in the UA Division of Advancement’s budget of…
by - January 7, 2014 10:26 pm
Jobs have a direct correlation with population migration across the country each year. But while Northwest Arkansas’ employment growth is better than average, it’s not enough to move the needle…
