by - April 28, 2015 8:18 pm
The four members of Arkansas’ delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives took to the House floor for more than eight minutes Tuesday evening to honor the memory of former…
by - April 28, 2015 7:26 pm
A law passed in the most recent legislative session is meant to help the state attract aviation business that was flying away because of a sales tax Arkansas levied that…
by - April 28, 2015 6:39 pm
Wal-Mart Stores does more than just sell stuff. Economic and social initiatives – often interwined – are a big part of the global retailer’s business model and public image. Sourcing…
by - April 28, 2015 6:06 pm
The old saying “spring is bursting out all over” might seem to apply to Northwest Health System as the hospital expands its clinical presence in Rogers, suburban Springdale and Fayetteville…
by - April 28, 2015 4:34 pm
Tyson Foods will eliminate the use of human antibiotics in its U.S. chicken flocks by the end of 2017. Tyson is a major supplier to McDonald’s who declared similar goals…
by - April 27, 2015 10:15 pm
Fayetteville-based Clark Partners Realty Group announced new safety guildelines for its agents in response to last year’s murder of Arkansas Realtor Beverly Carter. Effective immediately the firm’s agents will no…
by - April 27, 2015 7:31 pm
I’ve been thinking that someone ought to say some nice things about Andrea Lea, our Republican Auditor of State from Russellville. She’s done much over the years but is easy…
by - April 27, 2015 7:22 pm
The number of related-party transactions among execs and board members with Wal-Mart Stores continues to be higher than its competitors such as Costco and Kroger, according to recent Proxy filings…
by - April 27, 2015 6:58 pm
The first quarter of tax collection reports delivered welcome news for Fort Smith City Directors and city staff who needed a bump in revenue to stabilize the city’s more than…
by - April 27, 2015 6:12 pm
Amidst a backdrop described by several podium speakers as a religious revival, Central Arkansas’ startup community held a celebration on Monday (April 27) to announce a major grant that will…
by - April 27, 2015 5:52 pm
For the first time in more than two years, monthly enplanements posted a decline at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), with enplanements also seeing a March decline at the…
by - April 27, 2015 5:01 pm
Wal-Mart Stores has licenses to sell beer and wine at 546 locations across Texas, but the retail giant wants more and recently filed suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission…
by - April 27, 2015 4:48 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named members to the Legislative Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force as directed by the Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2015, or Act 895, of the regular…
by - April 26, 2015 6:33 pm
A sold out crowd of more than 430 attended the 21st annual "Wine & Roses" Gala on Saturday (Apr. 25) evening. Benefitting and hosted at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer…
by - April 26, 2015 5:47 pm
The urge to save humanity is almost always a false-face for the urge to rule it. – H.L. Mencken Recently toured several of the fine museums in Chicago. The city…
by - April 26, 2015 5:30 pm
While the 90th General Assembly finally ended this past week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson quietly celebrated his 100th day as Arkansas’ 46th Governor. He appears this month on the cover of…
by - April 26, 2015 5:15 pm
More than 35 tech professionals volunteered their expertise and talents to help 10 local nonprofits with website design and functionality at the third annual Northwest Arkansas GiveCamp. The event was…
by - April 26, 2015 4:56 pm
Gay rights, the White House Correspondents Dinner, and a potential scandal involving Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton were among the topics discussed Sunday on a national television news show by…
by - April 25, 2015 11:51 am
ABF Logistics, a subsidiary of Fort Smith-based ArcBest, was recently recognized for the first time by Transport Topics on the Top Brokerage Firms of 2015 list. ABF Logistics provides third-party…
by - April 24, 2015 5:09 pm
Havenwood announced Debbie Martin as its new executive director. Having lived in Northwest Arkansas for more than 25 years, Martin brings business, nonprofit and organizational development experience to Havenwood. She…
