by - July 29, 2013 10:13 pm
Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. recently retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to assess the potential strategies to raise shareholder value. On the table is Syntroleum’s 50% interest in the Dynamic Fuels joint…
by - July 29, 2013 8:17 pm
As the economy shows signs of improving, one sign is that more people in Northwest Arkansas are willing to spend money on renovations and additions to their home. City planning…
by - July 29, 2013 7:53 pm
Citizens got their first chance to take part in the future direction of the city of Fort Smith at two public meetings held today (July 29). The first meeting, at…
by - July 29, 2013 7:43 pm
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, the Little Rock-based advertising, marketing, and public relations firm has named Richard McKeown senior vice president and chief public relations officer, effective immediately. McKeown was previously…
by - July 29, 2013 6:34 pm
America’s Car-Mart stretched its footprint a little further east opening a dealership in Rome, Ga., this week. It’s the second location in the Peach State and No. 126 for the…
by - July 29, 2013 6:21 pm
The proofreaders for the Mike Ross gubernatorial inauguration invitations have been hired and called in to work early. Such were some of the early notes from the conventional political wisdom…
by - July 29, 2013 5:36 pm
With half of 2013 in the books, home builders and lenders give the local residential construction market a solid “B” grade, citing modest improvements in demand at a pace that…
by - July 29, 2013 3:33 pm
Mercy Fort Smith has received a $150,000 contribution to assist with purchasing critical care equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The grant – which was given to the…
by - July 29, 2013 3:12 pm
Former Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins filed a lawsuit against County Judge David Hudson last week, accusing Hudson of causing him to lose his bid for re-election last year…
by - July 29, 2013 3:03 pm
The 2013 season marks the 75th anniversary of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, which was opened in 1938. The first game in the stadium, which opened with an original capacity…
by - July 29, 2013 2:09 pm
The legacy of William R. “Bill” Toller is being memorialized with a $1 million gift to the University of Arkansas from his wife, Jo Ella, and children, Bob Toller, Michelle…
by - July 29, 2013 11:07 am
David Rothenberger has been named the chief financial officer for Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren. Both hospitals are operated by Naples, Fla.-based…
by - July 29, 2013 10:22 am
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter today (July 29) announced his intent to withdraw from the Democratic primary for governor after a disappointing fundraising quarter showed Halter only raising a little…
by - July 28, 2013 4:08 pm
The upcoming weekend of August 3-4 will be Arkansas’ third “no sales tax” weekend on back-to-school clothing, equipment, supplies and instructional materials. Looking back, one has to wonder why it…
by - July 28, 2013 3:46 pm
When the fall semester gets underway in August, Charles Ruiz will have enjoyed a summer of fishing, canoeing and hiking. But that’s not all. He’s also spent time making life…
by - July 27, 2013 11:15 am
Bright yellow buses were parked at Walmart stores throughout the Fort Smith area on Friday and Saturday (July 26-27) for United Way of Fort Smith Area's ninth annual "Stuff the…
by - July 26, 2013 4:00 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. returned to paydirt in the second quarter, posting net income of $2.682 million, or 31 cents a share. Net profits rose 186% from $934,791 earned in…
by - July 26, 2013 1:49 pm
The critical relationship between education and economic growth is demonstrated in its purest form when academic scholarship creates new technologies that carry the potential for new jobs and industry. We've…
by - July 26, 2013 12:54 pm
The standard practice at Sebastian County Quorum Court meetings since 1977 has been to take care of business, including votes, prior to allowing public comment at the end of the…
by - July 26, 2013 12:02 pm
The University of Arkansas Athletic Public Relations Office has issued the 2012-13 Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics Annual Report. The annual report includes a 12-page publication, a year in review DVD and…
