by - June 9, 2015 11:41 am
The University of Arkansas has hired Chris McCoy as its new chief information officer. McCoy hails from St. Paul, Minn., where he served as the associate vice president for information…
by - June 8, 2015 8:49 pm
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday (June 8) that it will hear the challenge petition recently filed by Tyson Foods. Springdale-based Tyson vowed to appeal the $5.8 million judgment against…
by - June 8, 2015 7:27 pm
Arkansas Razorback sophomore outfielder Andrew Benintendi became the eighth first-round pick in program history Monday evening when he was selected seventh overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2015…
by - June 8, 2015 7:21 pm
A French manufacturer plans to set up shop in West Memphis to supply glass insulators for a multi-state renewable energy project that is expected to deliver wind powered electricity from…
by - June 8, 2015 6:57 pm
The media in Arkansas is buzzing about how some public officials are claiming that “open carry” is legal in Arkansas, and that it has been since Act 746 passed in…
by - June 8, 2015 4:10 pm
Wal-Mart has in recent years spent billions on its e-commerce focus. The investments have included numerous acquisitions and significant internal growth at the retailer’s @Walmartlabs group. The investments have cut…
by - June 8, 2015 3:44 pm
The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce celebrated June 4 its 60th Anniversary Banquet and Business Fair that featured more than 40 local businesses and organizations. Booths filled the grand lobby…
by - June 8, 2015 3:30 pm
Rental of more than 2,000 Fort Smith area hotel rooms and more than $250,000 spent locally by the U.S. Army are just two examples of the economic impact of a…
by - June 8, 2015 2:46 pm
A study group recommended changing the state’s Common Core test provider before it made its other recommendations because of timing issues and certainty, the group’s chairman, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin,…
by - June 8, 2015 2:34 pm
Sam’s Club CEO Rosalind Brewer told the media last week that the wholesale club continues to find ways to pack more value into its memberships in response to poor first…
by - June 7, 2015 5:33 pm
As I deliver today’s radio address, the floodwaters in our state’s rivers finally should be cresting. In the coming days, the weather forecast calls for no rain and sunny skies…
by - June 7, 2015 5:26 pm
The state’s congressional delegation returned last week to Washington, D.C. to tackle several issues including infrastructure and national security. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIRPORT PROJECT FUNDING At least 11 airports in the…
by - June 7, 2015 5:03 pm
Charlotte Dutoit believes downtown Fort Smith is the “perfect playground” to attract “big cats” in the international art world for the upcoming Festival of Murals event. She also is convinced…
by - June 7, 2015 4:38 pm
Smells ranging from Indian curry to Greek-spiced chicken tickled noses at the 15th annual Northwest Arkansas International Festival on Saturday (June 6). The free event, hosted for the first time…
by - June 5, 2015 5:26 pm
Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon told the media Friday (June 5) that shareholder week is his favorite week of the year though by the end of the Saturday morning meeting everyone…
by - June 5, 2015 3:30 pm
The iconic baseball cap synonymous with Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton is headed to the Smithsonian Museum In Washington, D.C., according to chairman Rob Walton who took the stage wearing the…
by - June 5, 2015 9:06 am
Rob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman of the world’s largest retailer. However, the powerful chairmanship will…
by - June 4, 2015 10:58 pm
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale has received national accreditation for bariatric surgery by meeting all criteria according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care Dr….
by - June 4, 2015 10:32 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday (June 4) that the oil and gas industry is hailing as a victory for its environmental stewardship….
by - June 4, 2015 10:08 pm
Wal-Mart has Greg Hitt as the new lead spokesman and vice president for corporate communications who is tasked with being the leader in working with media outlets. Hitt replaces David…
