by - October 17, 2013 7:56 pm
While Congress doesn’t seem to agree on much these days, helping trucking firms keep highways safer did strike a harmonious chord during the recent government shutdown. H.R. 3095 — involving…
by - October 17, 2013 7:55 pm
Retail intelligence from an IT perspective is getting to be a crowed sector in this new age of BIG DATA. But ATLAS Technology Group in Bentonville has muscled its way…
by - October 17, 2013 7:39 pm
Imagine being able to go to school and before the day ends, you have taken flight and seen the school from a whole new perspective using Hollywood special effects. That…
by - October 17, 2013 5:30 pm
Two expanding Arkansas-based banks reported positive earnings in the third quarter, with Conway-based Home Bancshares posting its 10th consecutive quarter of record increases. For two-and-a-half years, it’s been the same…
by - October 17, 2013 2:22 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) announced Thursday (Oct. 17) she would seek re-election in 2014. Fallin made the announcement during three campaign stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Lawton. Fallin…
by - October 17, 2013 2:05 pm
The 2012 rebound in the Fort Smith metro business travel and tourism has not continued into 2013, with year-to-date collections down in Fort Smith and Van Buren. August collections in…
by - October 17, 2013 1:09 pm
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named Frank Scott Jr., of Little Rock to the Arkansas Highway Commission. The appointment expires Jan. 14, 2017. He replaces John Burkhalter, who resigned from…
by - October 17, 2013 11:44 am
The probe by India’s finance ministry that alleged Wal-Mart violated stringent foreign investment protocol has cleared the retailer, according to multiple reports out of India early Thursday morning (Oct. 17)….
by - October 17, 2013 8:03 am
Van Buren-based USA Truck again posted a quarterly loss, but the loss was lower than expected, cash flow improved and revenue was up almost 14% – overall a much-needed improvement…
by - October 17, 2013 7:33 am
All six of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation voted for a Senate-sponsored measure to re-open the federal government and to extend the nation’s debt ceiling limit after nearly three weeks of high-stakes…
by - October 16, 2013 9:19 pm
• Walmex collaborates with toy retailer for holidays Wal-Mart’s Mexican division has partnered with Juguetilandia, a Spanish toy retailer to open 230 stores next to Walmex locations hoping to spur…
by - October 16, 2013 9:06 pm
With third quarter fundraising reports released Tuesday (Oct. 15), political junkies across the state appeared less than surprised by the second straight quarter of record breaking fundraising by Democratic gubernatorial…
by - October 16, 2013 5:31 pm
As the nation’s larger grocer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has plenty to lose come Nov. 1, when SNAP benefits — food stamps — are slashed by $4 billion annually. And the…
by - October 16, 2013 5:20 pm
Dr. Rita Littrell, director of the Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education at the University of Arkansas, was one of just 12 educators nationwide to be recognized for excellence…
by - October 16, 2013 5:15 pm
Sheila Humphrey, a first grade teacher at Woods Elementary School in Fort Smith, was one of just 12 educators nationwide to be recognized for excellence in teaching economics. Rita Littrell,…
by - October 16, 2013 3:40 pm
The main branch of the Sebastian County Library on North Adair Street in Greenwood could soon expand in size. This is according to County Judge David Hudson, who said Library…
by - October 16, 2013 2:55 pm
Area home sales showed continued strength as September's home sales report showed a 14.88% increase in sales over the same month in 2012. In all, 53 homes were sold in…
by - October 16, 2013 2:33 pm
The 535 members of Congress and the kids over at The White House are gathering a lot of blame for this shutdown thingy and the complete cluster that is our…
by - October 16, 2013 1:19 pm
Late October brings beer, the talking dead and a plethora of purses to the Fort Smith region. Fest of Ale Brew lovers will delight at the chance to sample more…
by - October 16, 2013 12:51 pm
Crafters, Duck Dynasty fans and Halloween enthusiasts will have plenty to do during the last half of October. War Eagle October equals War Eagle in the Ozarks. Thousands from across…
