Tag: NWABJ

Seven-Digit Deal

The land where a 41,000-SF Walmart Neighborhood Market will be constructed in Benton County has been officially sold to the retail giant.

Hasta La Vista

A speechwriter and director of executive communications at Walmart is on the move.

Simmons Severances

Simmons First National Bank, which recently bought Metropolitan National Bank for $56 million, has started culling the staff at MNB locations across Northwest Arkansas.

Bankruptcy Deal

A commercial asset in the Metro South addition of Rogers was sold out of bankruptcy in a settlement deal worth $5.6 million.

Chambers Bank Files to Merge Decatur State Bank

The merger will complete a series of transactions that began in the fourth quarter of 2012 when Chambers Bank bought the bank.

First Security Bank Names New NWA Market President

Adam Rutledge has replaced Jim Taylor, who has taken a job as senior vice president of the banks holding company, First Security Bancorp, in Little Rock.

Admiral Moving Services Receives Million Dollar Club Award

The full-service agent for Mayflower Transit LLC was honored as a top revenue producer in 2012.

Sather Leaving for Des Moines CBS Affiliate

Brian Sather had been the president and general manager of KHBS/KHOG-TV, Channels 40/29, since 2010.

Report: Walmart Footing Legal Fees For More Than 30 in Bribery Probe

An anti-corruption lawyer says the numbers suggest the U.S. Department of Justice is digging deep in its investigation.

Houston Couple Donates $3 Million to UA

Gift will create an endowed department head chair within the College of Engineering.

APEI Announces $4.2 Million in New Research Contracts

Sen. Mark Pryor attended an announcement Monday in Fayetteville.

UA Reduces Little Rock Football Schedule

The Razorbacks will play one game each season at War Memorial Stadium, starting in 2014.

Walmart Names Doug McMillon Next CEO

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced in a news release Monday that Doug McMillon, 47, has been elected by its board of directors to succeed Mike Duke, effective Feb. 1, 2014.

Beyond the Opening Act: Theatre Squared Writes its Own Script

The regional theatre based in Fayetteville is doing well in its eighth season.

SoNA: From Survival to Spectacular

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself in recent years.

Philanthropy Sends Amazeum Marching Toward $28.5M Goal

The family interactive museum will open in 2015.

Think Big, Achieve Bigger

Strategic planning increases a companys ability to succeed.

Treasurers Race Gets Interesting

The rivalry between Republican candidates Rep. Duncan Baird and Saline County Circuit Clerk Dennis Milligan is already causing quite a stir.

With New Facility, RAM Attracts High-Profile Exhibits, More Visitors

Since moving into its new location in January, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum already has welcomed eight times the number of visitors it saw in a typical year in the past.

Washington Regional Finds Buyer for Brookstone in $5.15M Deal

The 61-bed assisted living facility in Fayetteville was bought by Brookstone Manor LLC, led by Michael McLean.

November report shows a dip in Fort Smith sales tax revenue

Sales tax revenue up 2.52% in four largest Northwest cities in 2025

Clean Plant Center works to reduce global plant pathogens

Connections: Podcast host, senator join library, foundation