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America's Car-Mart’s efforts to grow at 10% annually remain intact despite missing Wall Street estimates for bottomline profits in the quarter ending April 30.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 7:15pm

That didn’t last long.

Gary Blan stepped down as CEO of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren less than three months after being named to the job.

The two hospitals are owned by Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Systems.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:07pm

Ben Aldama, dean of the adult education program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 3:41pm

A special reception is being held on Thursday May 30, at Arvest Ballpark as general manager Eric Edelstein passes the torch to Justin Cole, who will takeover general management for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 2:41pm

What started off as an attempt by Whirlpool to ban the drilling of groundwater wells in the neighborhood north of its former manufacturing facility due to it admitted trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination has led to two lawsuits

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 1:09pm

The “omni” approach to social media includes a blend of several facets including establishing brand advocates in the blogosphere, social media platforms and, where applicable, developing an app.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 12:54pm

Area residents could soon be smelling fresh paint along Garrison Avenue following the announcement today that Fort Smith is in the running for a revitalization project as part of the "Main Street Matters" campaign.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:46am

Consumers across Northwest Arkansas continue to boost local sales tax collections upward through the first three months of this year, despite the adjustment to higher payroll taxes and a colder winter season.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:40am

At 70, Ben Israel, is trying to build his third business success out of the ashes of personal and business bankruptcy, relying on his faith and hard life lessons learned to lead the way.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:58pm

A revised risk management plan submitted by Whirlpool Corporation to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Tuesday (May 21) has left residents and city directors dissatisfied with the company's plan for cleanup.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 3:50pm

Chazlie Jones of Moore, Okla., has never been a loyal Wal-Mart fan, but a close encounter with tragedy during Monday’s horrific F-5 tornado has changed her mind.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 1:46pm

Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (May 22) presented four Arkansas companies with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion. The award honors companies for their leadership in exporting goods and services throughout the world.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 12:14pm

Arkansas’ jobless rate during April fell to 7.1%, but the rate does not show the full picture of the state’s workforce health.

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 12:08pm

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Dan Bartlett, 41, will become the company’s new executive vice president of corporate affairs in late June. 

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:10am

When tragedy strikes, Wal-Mart is often one of the first on the scene to help as the retailer mans its own storm watch and disaster teams from its central command center at the Bentonville home office.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 6:44pm

An iconic building in downtown Fort Smith that has alternated between consideration for renovation and demolition will soon become the headquarters of Fort Smith-based Propak Logistics.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 6:07pm

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is one of 19 retailers opting out of a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and MasterCard over fees charged to merchants for processing credit-card transactions.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:35pm

Northwest Arkansas has seen many changes in the past few decades, but for one small corner shop in downtown Rogers, it has been business as usual for decades and the cobbler working inside.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:48pm

If you’re determined to read only about clear signs of economic growth, you’d be well advised to avoid the American Trucking Associations’ freight index and the Cass Freight Index that measures North American shipments.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:26pm

It seems to be the subject that few want to talk about, yet behind the scenes retailers actively pursue means to protect their assets from theft and damage coming from a variety of sources including their own employees.

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:37am

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