by - February 16, 2012 11:19 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Northwest and central Arkansas economic leaders must work together if Arkansas is to compete in a global market, said Elizabeth Small, president and CEO of 50 for the…
by - February 16, 2012 10:20 pm
John Sampier, executive director for Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority, was fired late this afternoon for misuse of the authority’s credit card. The board met in executive session around 3:15 p.m….
by - February 16, 2012 10:11 pm
The Sebastian County Quorum Court and Fort Smith City Board of Directors approved an inter-local agreement at a special joint meeting Thursday night (Feb. 16) to move forward on the…
by - February 16, 2012 7:37 pm
This week I’m very excited. When I heard we have a new deli in Fort Smith, especially a New York style deli, my mouth began immediately watering. The chance to…
by - February 16, 2012 7:18 pm
To recognize the “lifetime of contributions” of Alice Walton, the University of Arkansas is granting her an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters during the spring All-University commencement ceremony…
by - February 16, 2012 6:17 pm
Even as Wall Street analysts continue to ratchet down their 2012 forecasts for already record low wellhead prices, Fayetteville Shale producers don’t appear ready to completely halt cash-rich drilling plans…
by - February 16, 2012 3:45 pm
All-you-can-eat catfish buffets are becoming a thing of the past as restaurants struggle to stay afloat, according to industry operators. Wholesale catfish prices have risen to record highs, availability of…
by - February 16, 2012 3:24 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Some authors will stand before an eager crowd, presenting their written words with deliberate emphasis and measured pauses. The exercise feeds their egos. Not Bill Harrison. Instead, he marked…
by - February 16, 2012 12:04 pm
Oklahoma's Governor is pursuing a radical overhaul in the Sooner State's personal income tax structure and Arkansas policy makers say the Natural State will feel the pressure to respond. Earlier…
by - February 16, 2012 11:10 am
Advocates for lignite development in Arkansas say it could be a boon similar to the natural gas renaissance seen in the state, but environmentalists rank their concerns on par with…
by - February 16, 2012 7:22 am
Foreclosure activity continued to stall in January with 274 new delinquency filings for the entire state, well below the 1,908 during January 2011. Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac reports 110 new foreclosure…
by - February 15, 2012 7:42 pm
America's Car-Mart Inc. sped through its fiscal third quarter racking up profits of $7.29 million, a 28% improvement from a year ago. That equates to earnings per share of 73…
by - February 15, 2012 7:10 pm
“The Help” is a broad base, reassuring film. One that alludes to something awful, but with a shoulder pat and a wink, letting us know all is going to be…
by - February 15, 2012 6:54 pm
House Republicans have proposed additional cuts to Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget that will reduce state spending by another $21 million. House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris, R-Harrison, said the…
by - February 15, 2012 6:44 pm
A Union Pacific representative dismissed claims from David Harp at the February Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) meeting that the rail carrier could deliver 200 to 300 jobs to the…
by - February 15, 2012 6:26 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — The upcoming Dig In! Food and Farming Festival is on track to outgrow last year’s inaugural event, due in part to a growing national focus on local and sustainable…
by - February 15, 2012 4:43 pm
Bob Null of the Western Arkansas Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) announced at the group’s monthly meeting that the $15 million slack water harbor project will happen. While details for…
by - February 15, 2012 3:54 pm
Home sales during January in Crawford and Sebastian counties totaled 91, down slightly from 96 during January 2011. The data, provided by Paul Bynum with Mountdata, shows 30 home sales…
by - February 15, 2012 1:55 pm
Median home prices across Northwest Arkansas got a 21% boost in January, thanks to shoppers purchasing more expensive homes and the ongoing Wal-Mart-effect. Last month local agents sold 319 homes…
by - February 15, 2012 1:24 pm
Part of the effort to better stay on top of Fort Smith Convention Center finances has resulted in removing 11 caterers from the list approved to operate in the center….
