Business News

Washington Regional receives ‘A’ rating

Washington Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Northwest Arkansas — and one of only four in the state — to earn an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, according to a hospital

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:31am

High cost of beef crimps demand

Escalating beef prices have corporate giants McDonald’s and Tyson Foods backtracking in recent days.

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 5:58pm

Chamber speakers tout regionalism, economic diversity

Regionalism is part of the allure of Fort Smith and it will be key to the future growth of the area's economy. That is according to two speakers at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo today (May 10).

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 5:58pm

Sears to offer lease-purchase program

In an effort to better compete with big box retailers on large ticket items such as electronics and household appliances, Sears will offer a lease-purchase option for the credit challenged.

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 1:56pm

ABB chief to step down

ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons, according to a company statement issued Friday (May 10).

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 9:04am

Arkansas tobacco tax revenue down 5.2%

Tax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than 9%.

But one area where revenue has noticeably fallen is the area of tobacco taxes.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 5:06pm

OG&E installing LED lights in Fort Smith

A new pilot program from Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) could make the drive along Phoenix Avenue near the airport a little brighter, even in the dead of night.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:18pm

Wal-Mart aids conservation efforts

Wal-Mart’s Acres for America program, a conservation partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is protecting priority lands across the country to provide wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities for local residents.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:53pm

Tyson Foods declares dividend

Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay a cash dividend of 5 cents per share for the recent quarter to its Class A investors. Class B common stock, held by the Tyson family will receive a 4.5-cent cash dividend payable on Sept. 13.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:43am

Windstream posts lower income, plans to expand data centers

Windstream continued to see solid growth in its data and broadband services, but the Little Rock-based telecom still saw quarterly revenues slip and net income decline.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 7:16am

Report: YRC made bid to acquire ABF Freight (Updated)

The company that is a target of a $750 million lawsuit filed by Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. recently made an attempt to buy Arkansas Best’s largest subsidiary, ABF Freight System.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:31am

Foreclosures are a mixed bag across the region

Benton County ranked first in Arkansas foreclosure filings for April with 48 homes slated for auction and another 70 going back to lenders to put the homes up for sale in the coming days.

The county processed 118 new filings, up 22.92% from the same month last year.

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:20pm