by - January 24, 2013 3:32 pm
Dewitt Smith, who managed Cooper Communities and Cooper Realty Investments during its amazing growth phase, has joined forces with three other real estate and business moguls to form CapRocq Core,…
by - January 24, 2013 3:18 pm
The University of Arkansas baseball team continues to receive favorable preseason picks, with Thursday (Jan. 24) producing a No. 1 ranking in the USA Today Coaches Poll, and a No….
by - January 24, 2013 2:46 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, announce on Thursday (Jan. 24) the nomination of 15 students from the Third District for appointments to the United States Service Academies. Some students receiving…
by - January 24, 2013 2:30 pm
Although the combined number of home sales in Arkansas’ largest markets were up just 2.07% during 2012, economist Michael Pakko said the industry is “moving in the right direction.” Combined…
by - January 24, 2013 2:06 pm
Alma-native Ricky Belk has been named director of the Arkansas Labor Department. Belk’s appointment was one of several announced Thursday (Jan. 24) by Gov. Mike Beebe. Belk, 56, serves on…
by - January 24, 2013 1:42 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. was undaunted by fiscal cliff concerns and talk of slowing economy toward the end of 2012. Instead, the logistics firm focused intensely on growing…
by - January 24, 2013 10:12 am
Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corporation posted double-digit fourth quarter and full year earnings as growth in its loan portfolios gave the Pine Bluff-based bank holding company a boost. For…
by - January 23, 2013 11:15 pm
Supporters of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter who attend the April 27 Starlight Gala will be treated to the sounds of The Band Perry, the award-winning country music trio. The…
by - January 23, 2013 11:01 pm
• Target taps former Amazon executive to run online segment Jason Goldberger signed on as the senior vice president of Target.com and Mobile, according to a press release from the…
by - January 23, 2013 9:48 pm
Budgets and pipelines were the focus of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation on Wednesday (Jan. 23), with U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., joining the growing chorus of Republicans who seek to block…
by - January 23, 2013 9:44 pm
Pizza, soda and $120,000 in grants put big smiles on the faces of six local charity representatives Wednesday (Jan. 23) as General Mills hosted a luncheon in their honor at…
by - January 23, 2013 7:46 pm
Van Buren-native Erin Gatling always dreamed of being a Razorback. It was a long journey, but five years after starting her collegiate basketball career in Hattiesburg, Miss., she was able…
by - January 23, 2013 7:30 pm
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance is the latest to recognize the University of Arkansas for its strong combination of academics and value, ranking the university 65th on the publication’s top 100 ‘Best…
by - January 23, 2013 7:17 pm
Business officials with utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, energy transmission and other energy-related sectors on Wednesday (Jan. 23) pushed the “Advanced Energy” cause in the Arkansas Capitol rotunda. “Advanced Energy Day at…
by - January 23, 2013 6:53 pm
With more than $1 billion to gain annually, suppliers say the largest retailers and their third party audit firms have stepped up the bounty hunt in the form of post…
by - January 23, 2013 2:30 pm
Dr. David Busby was inducted as the chief of staff Summit Medical Center during a January medical staff meeting. Busby is a practicing physician and medical director of the Wound…
by - January 23, 2013 12:38 pm
Umarex and Walther Arms, Inc., recently announced they would share a campus in Fort Smith, housing both the expansion of Umarex operations and North American headquarters for Walther, makers of…
by - January 22, 2013 8:52 pm
With Democrats in the legislative minority for the first time in 138 years, House Minority Leader Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, said his party plans to be actively involved in many…
by - January 22, 2013 5:01 pm
The debate over allowing firearms in Fort Smith parks took a surprising turn Tuesday when Fort Smith City Director George Catsavis suggested during a study session that city rules be…
by - January 22, 2013 4:20 pm
There are only 189 that fall under the jurisdiction of the city of Fort Smith, but billboards and their regulation were the focus of a Fort Smith Board of Directors…
