El Dorado-based Deltic Timber Corp. reported first quarter profits of $6.77 million, a huge jump from a $97,000 profit one year ago.
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 4:40pm
Richard Boone, the chief financial officer of Sparks Health System, has been promoted to operations/finance for the Southern and Western Group of Health Management Associates facilities.
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 11:11am
Arkansas’ jobless rate was 7.2% in March, unchanged from February and just slightly below the 7.3% in March 2012. One of the largest sector drops was in travel and tourism jobs, with employment down more than 2.2% between March and February.
Fri, 04/19/2013 - 10:40am
Simmons First National Corp. reported first quarter earnings of $5.93 million compared to $6.35 million one year ago.
The Pine Bluff-based banking company disclosed merger related expenses that had some effect on its bottom line.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:15pm
Depending on what part of the Fort Smith metro area you look at, new and existing home sales are either through the roof or down in the dumps.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:47pm
Gary Head, CEO of Signature Bank, has announced promotions for Knight Weis to president-Northwest Arkansas, and John Spencer to president-Springdale.
Weis joined Signature Bank during its inception in 2004 and has 24 years banking experience.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:44pm
Arvest Bank said Thursday (April 18) it garnered top rankings by J.D. Power and Associates for retail banking satisfaction in southwest and south central regions.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:05pm
The Poultry Federation announced the opening of the Don & Randal Tyson Conference Center as part of its new building today (April 18). The announcement was made by Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Federation, and John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods Inc.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 12:55pm
On corner streets, in small towns, nestled deep in the fabric of the continental United States, lies man’s last unadulterated fortress.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 12:18pm
Do you wonder who refolds the graphic t-shirts so neatly stacked in perfect rows when consumers run roughshod over the table displays? And who picks up the mess and changes out the seasonal racks at a store open around the clock?
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:15am
Enplanements at the Fort Smith and Little Rock commercial airports are down in the first quarter of 2013 thanks to declines in American and Delta traffic, but Northwest Arkansas is seeing a positive trend.
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 9:26am
Tyson Foods Inc. donated 27,240 pounds of chicken today (April 17) to the Arkansas Rice Depot in conjunction with the statewide food bank’s new freezer dedication and open house.
Wed, 04/17/2013 - 9:41pm
The simple, warehouse style building located in Springdale does not give any outer indication of the learning — and cooking that goes on inside.
Wed, 04/17/2013 - 3:28pm
There are no new jobs planned, but officials with SGL Carbon announced Wednesday (April 17) a $26 million upgrade to their facility in Ozark.
Wed, 04/17/2013 - 2:12pm
Widely known for its long haul and massive intermodal businesses, J.B. Hunt Transport is also making a name for itself in home delivery with its Final Mile service.
Wed, 04/17/2013 - 12:23pm
Several ongoing and upcoming activities at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport are designed to position XNA for growth as airport officials work with consultants and legislators to negate the potential negative impact of federal budget cuts.
Tue, 04/16/2013 - 12:43pm
The only thing traded more often than predictions and analysis about who might take the reins at the world’s largest retailer when 63-year-old Mike Duke steps down as president and CEO are Wal-Mart shares.
Tue, 04/16/2013 - 11:16am
Bo Bittle was recently named the new president of Signature Bank Fayetteville. He joined the bank in 2004 where he most recently worked as a loan officer.
Mon, 04/15/2013 - 11:12pm
Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, wowed a room of business men and women in Rogers on Monday, (April 15) with the opportunities of trade. He was selling the benefits that come as trading partners with one of the most rapidly growing economies in the world.
Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:30pm
After finishing strong in 2012, the pace of hospitality tax collection growth has slowed in Fort Smith and Van Buren for the first two months of 2013.
Mon, 04/15/2013 - 2:38pm
