Tag: Public Companies

Tyson Foods Inc. Drops Wilson

Springdale?s Tyson Foods Inc. is dropping the Thomas E. Wilson brand name, opting instead to use its own name on products from the beef and pork divisions it acquired last year.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Announces Grimm’s Retirement

Thomas Grimm, 58, stepped down as president and CEO of Sam’s Club.

Waltons, Alpha are Angels of Tech Boom (Ron Goforth Commentary)

The $300 million gift to the University of Arkansas from the Walton Family Charitable Trust Foundation has to be a real boost to the fulfillment of John White?s aspirations for the school to become an important research university.

Wal-Mart Tests Vehicle Registration

The state of Arkansas has teamed up with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to make it a little easier to renew vehicle license plates.

Arkansas Best Settles With IRS

Arkansas Best Corp. of Fort Smith, a less-than-truckload carrier, said on Aug. 13 that it had settled with the Internal Revenue Service over income tax issues between 1990 and 1994.

Delta Systems Appoints Martin Vice President & GM of Subsidiary

Delta Systems Inc. announced on Aug. 7 that it has hired Steve Martin, a former Tyson Foods Inc. executive and not the “wild and crazy guy” from ?Saturday Night Live? fame.

Local Penny Stock Violates SEC Rules

Misleading financial statements, suspicious relationships and a questionable lawsuit appear to have helped Golf Entertainment Inc. turn a company shell into a shell game.

Crackdown Needed, Not New Laws (Editorial)

With corporate scandals now almost a daily occurrence and politicians ranting about the need for the government to do this or that to fix the problems, maybe it?s time to ask: What?s the matter with the existing standards and regulations? Not much really.

Lack of Sleep Costs Companies Cash

Sleep apnea is affecting the business sector and is costing it significant losses in productivity.

George Billingsley Dies at Age 73

George Billingsley of Bella Vista, owner of International Tours of Northwest Arkansas and former chairman and CEO of Pacific Resources Export Ltd., died July 31 after a battle with cancer.

St. Edward Mercy Adds Appointments, New Facility

St. Edward Mercy Health Network in Fort Smith, which had $285 million in 2000 revenue, recently made three executive appointments.

Arkansas Community College to Build

Arkansas Community College recently purchased three building permits valued at a combined $10.16 million to build new facilities at its 17-acre Bentonville campus.

Rhoads Hits Pig Trail

Robert K. Rhoads is ?filling in on an hourly basis? until the University of Arkansas hires a new associate athletic director to replace Katie Hill, according to Frank Broyles, head of the Athletic Department.

Airways Stays ?Caudled?

Airways Freight Corp. CEO Dale Caudle can add majority owner of to his title at the Fayetteville company.

Arkansas Best Corp. Posts Second-Quarter Net Income

Fort Smith?s Arkansas Best Corp. on July 18 posted second-quarter net income of $6.5 million.

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. Shares Increase

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. of Tontitown on July 30 said diluted and basic earnings per share increased to 45 cents during the second quarter, an increase from the 34 cents it reported during the same time last year.

Tyson Foods Inc. Aquisition Gives Higher Earnings

John Tyson said Tyson Foods Inc.?s acquisition of IBP Inc. last year gave the company ?a larger basket of goods.? It also gave the Springdale company higher earnings in its fiscal third-quarter.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Signs Agreement With Thrifty Car Rental

Walmart.com, the Internet site for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has signed a marketing and sales agreement to provide flat rate prices for Thrifty Car Rental automobiles.

Wal-Mart Resumes Sales of Cajun Crawfish Tails

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pulled Chinese shrimp and crawfish from its shelves in three states after tests found chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that was banned in the United States a decade ago.

Jones Leaves Hometown News

Mike Jones left the Rogers Hometown News, where he had served as editor since January 1998, to work in the publication department for the Sam?s Club division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest goes electric, Baptist Health nurse receives national award

Consumers expected to spend $27.9 billion for Father’s Day

Kevin Costner advocates for national parks during Congressional hearing in Hot Springs

The 9th annual Juneteenth celebration slated for Jonesboro