by - February 20, 2013 10:23 am
Global Food Group will build a new manufacturing and packaging plant in Clinton, Ark., that is expected to create 224 jobs, according to a statement released Wednesday (Feb. 20) by…
by - February 20, 2013 10:01 am
House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Chairwoman Rep. Andrea Lea, R-Russellville, says consensus is forming for a proposed constitutional amendment on tort reform, and she sees other ideas gaining traction….
by - February 20, 2013 6:23 am
Residents who were hopeful county officials would allocate more money toward the Ben Geren Aquatic Center, which would have resulted in more high-end amenities such as a diving pool and…
by - February 19, 2013 8:28 pm
Some of the more unique arts and events activities planned in Northwest Arkansas during the next few weeks include a foodie fundraiser, the promotion of live music, an event to…
by - February 19, 2013 8:25 pm
History, theatre “carnage,” a Broadway tutorial and an autism hero are part of the arts and events landscape in the Fort Smith region for the next few weeks. CLAYTON CONVERSATIONS…
by - February 19, 2013 4:14 pm
Two closely watched barometers of national economic conditions present different pictures of economic activity. It’s yet another page in the ongoing story of economic uncertainty. The American Trucking Associations’ Truck…
by - February 19, 2013 2:49 pm
Employee-owned Harps Foods will open its 72nd grocery center Wednesday (Feb. 20) in the heart of West Fork, adjacent to the town’s school. Springdale-based Harps said the new store adds…
by - February 19, 2013 2:08 pm
Bricks and mortar retailers are being urged to use digital technology to engage with their customers even if they don’t sell their products online. New insights from Kantar Retail suggest…
by - February 19, 2013 1:41 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Feb. 19) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Douglas Avery, Texarkana, reappointed to the Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board. Appointment expires Jan. 14,…
by - February 19, 2013 12:47 pm
Reported merger talks between Office Depot and OfficeMax sent shares in the office space sector higher on Tuesday (Feb.18) between the No. 2 and No. 3 firms. Office Depot shares…
by - February 19, 2013 11:58 am
The world's biggest food and drinks maker Nestle SA has become the latest company to pull some of its products off European shelves after they were found to contain undeclared…
by - February 19, 2013 10:04 am
SILOAM SPRINGS — This week marks a major milestone in the history of a local radio station. KLRC, the popular Christian radio station that has lived at 101.1 on the…
by - February 19, 2013 9:35 am
Paul Latture Jr., executive director Port of Little Rock, says December, January and February are the three “screwiest months” of the year, and advises against reading too much into Arkansas…
by - February 19, 2013 7:25 am
• The Senate Report : Week 5 review Let’s start with a simple premise. Money is finite. It can go anywhere. It is like water in that it will go where there is…
by - February 18, 2013 8:28 pm
• Sam’s head merchant bound for Claire’s Stores Linda Hefner Filler, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Sam’s Club, resigned that post to assume a major leadership role…
by - February 18, 2013 6:44 pm
America’s Car-Mart Inc.shareholders got a nice payday Tuesday (Feb. 19) with stock price gains of more than 10% in the early morning trading on the heels of better-than expected profits….
by - February 18, 2013 5:15 pm
To help kick off National FFA Week, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus hosted a Future Farmers of American (FFA) regional event Friday, Feb. 15, featuring 80 high school students from 12…
by - February 18, 2013 4:21 pm
The two commercial airports serving Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith areas got off to a mixed start in 2013. Enplanements at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) during January…
by - February 18, 2013 4:15 pm
Arvest Bank said Monday that the agreement to buy 29 locations from Bank of America has received regulatory approval. All acquired locations are within or near existing Arvest markets including…
by - February 18, 2013 2:45 pm
"Right now, it would be very good." That was the answer Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Darr gave The City Wire on Monday when asked the likelihood that he would challenge…
