by - November 1, 2013 9:52 am
Retailers are a little jittery this pre-holiday season with roughly one less week for shopping given the closer proximity between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and reports that consumers are expected to…
by - October 31, 2013 5:40 pm
A program that was not in existence earlier this year is now not only up and running, but students in the cardiovascular technology program at Arkansas Tech University's Ozark Campus…
by - October 31, 2013 5:19 pm
The push by Wal-Mart Stores to return manufacturing to the U.S. has gathered more momentum with the global retailer announcing Thursday (Oct. 31) that three companies will support manufacturing operations…
by - October 31, 2013 4:53 pm
Bloomingdale's Chairman and CEO Michael Gould announced he will exit the job after 22 years of leadership at the upscale retailer. Gould will be succeeded by Tony Spring, 48, who…
by - October 31, 2013 4:02 pm
First Community Bank of Crawford County is being sold to Hampton, Ark.-based First Bank. The deal is subject to regulatory approval from the Arkansas State Bank Department and the Federal…
by - October 31, 2013 3:16 pm
The members of Tusk to Tail, who have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives and missed only one game in the past 15 years, have mixed opinions on…
by - October 31, 2013 2:59 pm
The board of directors for Main Street Rogers recently announced Dana Mather will serve as the interim director of the nonprofit organization. Mather has served as the organization’s events and…
by - October 31, 2013 2:12 pm
The office of Gov. Mike Beebe announced Thursday (Oct. 31) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Tonya Butzlaff, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council….
by - October 31, 2013 2:02 pm
Metropolitan National Bank reported third quarter profits of $1.59 million and has pocketed $3.53 million so far this year, according to financial filings with Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made public…
by - October 31, 2013 1:55 pm
The line in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet says “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Nothing could be truer at Hanna’s Candle Company in Fayetteville, which is…
by - October 30, 2013 10:19 pm
Washington County Justice of the Peace Candy Clark has become the first announced candidate in the race to replace Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, following his announcement that he would forgo…
by - October 30, 2013 10:07 pm
More than 300 women came together on Wednesday (Oct. 30) to demonstrate the Power of the Purse in support of United Way's early childhood literacy initiative, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library….
by - October 30, 2013 7:58 pm
Pure-play exploration Murphy Oil Corp. posted third quarter net income of $284.8 million, a 25% spike from one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and gas explorer, which spun off…
by - October 30, 2013 7:49 pm
Loving Choices Pregnancy Centers of NWA raised $245,044 at its 26th annual fundraising banquet Tuesday (Oct. 29) at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Nearly 900 guests heard a…
by - October 30, 2013 7:44 pm
From chamber milestones to museum cornerstones, November is packed with a lot of history and several opportunities to celebrate. UAFS to host Grammy winner The University of Arkansas at Fort…
by - October 30, 2013 7:38 pm
November brings New York style, a little art history and some "Empty Bowls" to Northwest Arkansas. Rogers Little Theater presents "Don't Dress for Dinner" The Rogers Little Theater will debut…
by - October 30, 2013 7:01 pm
Managers with Wal-Mart Stores are never completely comfortable even as they sit firmly atop the retail world with nearly a half trillion in annual sales. It’s an over-the-shoulder discomfort that…
by - October 30, 2013 6:12 pm
A labor agreement between Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been fully ratified, with savings from wage and benefit reductions possibly helping the company to avoid…
by - October 30, 2013 5:04 pm
A third poll conducted in October indicates a narrow lead by Republican Asa Hutchinson over Democrat Mike Ross in Arkansas’ gubernatorial race – with Hutchinson showing an advantage among Independent…
by - October 30, 2013 4:55 pm
A $1 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation will help the city of Fort Smith better realize its plan for creating a trails and greenways system that will stretch…
