by - May 6, 2013 12:26 pm
Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reclaimed the top spot among the Fortune 500 company list this year with $469 billion in annual revenue. The retail giant elbowed Exxon Mobil aside who took…
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by - May 6, 2013 8:12 am
USA Truck posts $2.5 million first-quarter loss
Even with a new CEO, business remains tough for Van Buren-based USA Truck, which on Monday reported a $2.5 million loss for the first quarter of 2013. However, the loss…
by - May 6, 2013 7:17 am
Tyson reports sour quarter, executives remain upbeat
Optimism was harder to sell by Tyson Foods’ management team on Monday (May 6) as the meat giant posted sour quarterly results amid challenges in China and softer food service…
by - May 5, 2013 7:19 pm
We must renew the 1% county tax
When famed jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. noted that taxes are the price we pay for civilization, he likely had in mind taxes like Sebastian County’s 1% sales tax. County…
by - May 5, 2013 6:40 pm
Fallen Arkansas Guard members honored at ceremony
Members of the Arkansas National Guard gathered at the memorial monument for those killed in action for the annual memorial ceremony to honor their colleagues who gave the ultimate sacrifice….
by - May 5, 2013 3:49 pm
State Chamber CEO pleased with Legislative Session
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says his groups accomplished nearly every goal in the recently completed legislative session with the…
by - May 5, 2013 2:53 pm
Questions about Halter’s promise
It seemed like a good time and place for Democratic candidate Bill Halter, the “sparkplug promoter” behind the Arkansas Lottery for Scholarships, to inform this local crowd of his gubernatorial…
by - May 4, 2013 10:06 pm
The Supply Side: ConAgra executives, Kellogg product expansion
• ConAgra chooses new president for Consumer Foods Tom McGough was recently named president of the Consumer Foods division at ConAgra Foods and succeeds Andre Hawaux, who resigned to join…
by - May 4, 2013 9:40 pm
Social media shifts brand awareness methods
Social and mobile media is radically changing the way consumers are informed on everything from national news events like the recent Boston bombings to how and where they shop, make…
by - May 4, 2013 8:31 pm
NWACC offering online degree
NorthWest Arkansas Community College announced last week students can obtain an associate of arts degree online in two years, a structured program track that fits the needs of working adults….
by - May 4, 2013 8:19 pm
JBU student newspaper wins honors at state competition
The student newspaper staff at John Brown University recently walked away with several honors at the Arkansas College Media Association competition. Jenny Redfern, a college senior, was named the “2013…
by - May 3, 2013 5:26 pm
ABF, Teamsters agree to tentative five-year contract
ABF Freight System and the Teamsters announced late Friday (May 3) they had reached a tentative agreement on a five-year labor contract. The next step will include the Teamsters and…
by - May 3, 2013 9:30 am
Bumpers College advisory board focus on workforce needs
The Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to help the college form a strategy to help…
by - May 3, 2013 7:16 am
HMA income, revenue dip in the first quarter
Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates posted first quarter net income of $23.102 million, down from $37.69 million in the 2012 quarter. Total revenue in the quarter was $1.482 billion, down…
by - May 3, 2013 12:17 am
Fort Smith Public Library grows endowment with a ‘Party!’
More than 100 supporters of the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment gathered Thursday night (May 2) at Second Street Live in downtown Fort Smith for a special musical party that…
by - May 2, 2013 11:10 pm
K-9 vest money part of Leadership Fort Smith ceremony
Even before the 25 members of the Leadership Fort Smith 2013 class graduated, they had already given back to the community. Members of the class presented an almost $1,000 check…
by - May 2, 2013 10:10 pm
Hutchinson, Coleman speak to Delta Group
Republican gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Curtis Coleman appeared back-to-back at the Clinton School of Public Service to speak to a gathering of more than 100 Delta leaders. The two…
by - May 2, 2013 4:36 pm
Edelstein departs as NWA Naturals manager
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals announced Thursday (May 2) that General Manager Eric Edelstein has accepted a position with the Pacific Coast League’s Reno Aces and will transition out of his…
by - May 2, 2013 4:33 pm
Construction rebounds, more jobs and higher prices
The local construction job sector rose 9% in March, employing 700 more workers than a year ago. The uptick in residential construction has subcontracting crews busier and able to demand…
by - May 2, 2013 3:36 pm
Income tax payments boost state revenue in April
Arkansas tax collections continue to move in the right direction, with year-to-date numbers up almost 5% thanks in large part to an April shift with income tax payments. For the…