by - January 31, 2013 11:51 pm
• Hostess, Dolly Madison deal struck A deal for Hostess and Dolly Madison brands is being worked out by HB Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management and Metropoulous…
by - January 31, 2013 8:30 pm
Northwest Health System wants to help local residents assess their risk for heart disease — the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S. each year. Comprehensive health…
by - January 31, 2013 7:37 pm
America's Car-Mart opened the company’s 120th dealership in Bethel Heights, Ark. "Bethel Heights is our 38th location in Arkansas. This dealership will be operated under the Discount Auto brand. Our…
by - January 31, 2013 7:10 pm
A $138 million funding gap in the state’s Medicaid program has shrunk to $61 million, according to state officials. Gov. Mike Beebe and the Arkansas Department of Human Services disclosed…
by - January 31, 2013 5:56 pm
Kim Umber was recently promoted to marketing officer for Liberty Bank’s Northwest Arkansas division, according to Howard Hamilton, regional president and chief operating officer. Umber will office in Liberty…
by - January 31, 2013 5:18 pm
Life in the Northwest Arkansas corporate world is filled with the need for leadership and excellent presentation skills, which are skills an international organization helps members develop, all while having…
by - January 31, 2013 4:58 pm
More than 180 community leaders from the region put their heads together Thursday (Jan. 31) to discuss ways to tackle rising obesity and support healthier, more active lifestyles for the…
by - January 31, 2013 4:39 pm
Some residents in Arkansas struggling to make their mortgage payments may be able to receive help from the United States Department of Agriculture thanks to the expansion of a mortgage…
by - January 31, 2013 2:56 pm
Bob Dornblaser has been named the director of managed care at Sparks PremierCare, the doctor’s group for Sparks Health System. Dornblaser received his juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas…
by - January 31, 2013 10:22 am
Officials with Inuvo and Arkansas on Thursday (Jan. 31) announced the company would move its corporate headquarters from New York to Conway, Ark. The Internet marketing and technology company anticipates…
by - January 31, 2013 10:15 am
Citizens with a desire to help shape the future of Fort Smith are being sought by the Fort Smith Board of Directors, according to Tracy Winchell, communications director for the…
by - January 31, 2013 10:08 am
Students from Fort Smith's Southside High School will be representing the state of Arkansas in April when they compete in the National Science Bowl, sponsored by the U.S. Department of…
by - January 31, 2013 9:50 am
A $17.54 million net loss during 2012 for Van Buren-based USA Truck begs the question: How much longer can the company operate in the red? Cliff Beckham, USA Truck president…
by - January 30, 2013 8:54 pm
Despite some groups’ claims, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday (Jan. 30) few merchants are expected to surcharge customers for using a credit card as allowed under a controversial proposed…
by - January 30, 2013 8:50 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. posted a big turnaround in its fourth quarter earnings as the El Dorado-based oil and gas firm prepares to divide its upstream and downstream operations. In the…
by - January 30, 2013 8:23 pm
• Twinkies deal in the works Hostess Brands Inc. is reportedly putting finishing touches on a deal to sell its Twinkies brand and other snack cakes for more than $400…
by - January 30, 2013 7:25 pm
Members of the executive committee of the Joint Audit Committee met briefly Wednesday afternoon so that co-chairs Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, and Rep. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, could inform lawmakers…
by - January 30, 2013 6:30 pm
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., has been appointed chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The position will give Pryor…
by - January 30, 2013 6:09 pm
Of the hundreds of events held annually in Northwest Arkansas, a growing number of them are geared specifically towards one demographic: women. “Statistically, more and more women are entering the…
by - January 30, 2013 5:50 pm
Despite declining revenue, database marketer Acxiom posted higher earnings in its third quarter. The Little Rock-based firm reported net income of $14.5 million for the quarter compared to $7.9 million…
