by - August 7, 2013 12:50 am
Bankruptcy Judge James Mixon is accepting bids for the sale of Metropolitan National Bank from its insolvent holding company, Rogers Bancshares. The stalking horse bidder, Ford Financial, proposed to the…
by - August 6, 2013 10:22 pm
Northwest Breast Imaging Center at Willow Creek in Johnson, announced it recently began offering digital tomosynthesis, which relies on three-dimensional imaging to screen for breast cancer. A new study published…
by - August 6, 2013 8:51 pm
A Tuesday (Aug. 5) vote by the Fort Smith Board of Directors has put a temporary halt on a business expansion that could create up to seven jobs, according to…
by - August 6, 2013 7:10 pm
The 2014 general election is about 17 months away, but that has not stopped the race for U.S. Senate from kicking into high gear even before tonight's (Aug. 6) announcement…
by - August 6, 2013 7:02 pm
After months of speculation and with great fanfare, U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, threw his hat in the 2014 U.S. Senate race, challenging incumbent Democrat Sen. Mark Pryor (D), whom…
by - August 6, 2013 6:41 pm
U.S. Secretary for Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki made a quick stop in Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday (Aug. 6) to talk jobs with Wal-Mart’s Bill Simon, perhaps one of the nation’s…
by - August 6, 2013 5:43 pm
Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, is ready to enter the race for Arkansas Lt. Governor – yet another political move caused the domino effect created by U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton. The…
by - August 6, 2013 5:16 pm
It is no secret that lending institutions have been forced to tighten requirements since the financial crisis of 2008. But a little-discussed financing mechanism known as owner financing, or seller…
by - August 6, 2013 4:32 pm
Chaffee Crossing is in the running, along with Benton, Jacksonville and Russellville, for a new Arkansas Veterans Home. According to Ivy Owen, executive director of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority,…
by - August 6, 2013 9:13 am
Nearly 300 sales executives from across the United States who work for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. attended the company’s supply chain forum July 30 – Aug. 1 on the…
by - August 5, 2013 10:37 pm
• Advantage Sales makes acquisition Advantage Sales & Marketing announced the acquisition of Program Sales Inc., a food brokerage company focused on meat, seafood, deli and bakery clients and customers….
by - August 5, 2013 7:44 pm
Officials with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Monday (Aug. 5) announced its slate of 2013-2014 Tyson Scholars, expanding this year’s roster to five fellowships. Last fall, Crystal Bridges…
by - August 5, 2013 7:07 pm
U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, has not even formally announced he will run for the U.S. Senate, but that has not stopped Democrats and his likely opponent from attacking his…
by - August 5, 2013 6:35 pm
An attorney general's opinion released late today (Aug. 5) regarding the use of construction managers at-risk on county projects has left more questions than answers. Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith,…
by - August 5, 2013 6:18 pm
The city of Fort Smith's system of checks and balances will be put to work tomorrow night (Aug. 6) as the Board of Directors hear an appeal to the city's…
by - August 5, 2013 5:28 pm
A recent report by an auto industry organization says that fuel efficiency standards in new cars are at their highest numbers in years, but that is not necessarily translating into…
by - August 5, 2013 4:48 pm
Arkansas’ legislative and constitutional office contests have nabbed the headlines as of late, but in Fort Smith headline-grabbing races are likely the races to be the races for the three…
by - August 5, 2013 3:19 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Monday (Aug. 5) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Maxine Allen, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. Appointment expires June…
by - August 5, 2013 6:57 am
Tyson management expects better food service demand, strong retail sales and improving international metrics to propel profits higher in 2014, building momentum in this last quarter of 2013. The meat…
by - August 4, 2013 6:15 pm
Arkansas revenue officials said the state’s first month of its fiscal year saw an increase in corporate and sales tax revenue, while individual income taxes were off the mark. July…
