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.
On the same day (May 23) lawsuits were filed seeking damages following Whirlpool's admission this year that it had leaked trichloroethylene (TCE), a potentially cancer-causing chemical, into properties north of its former Fort Sm
The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees on Thursday (May 23) approved tuition and fee increases of 3.5% for the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
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
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.
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., who faces re-election in 2014, offered a lengthy interview with radio station KASU 91.9 FM (Little Rock) and discussed a number of hot button issues including disaster aid, immigration and gun control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are better ways to respond to help the victims of natural disasters than just showing up to help or immediately sending loads of supplies, according to officials who study and deal with victim response.
The Ben Geren Aquatics Center will be designed and built using a construction manager at risk approach after the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Sebastian County Quorum Court voted tonight to approve the plan.
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.
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.
After intense political pressure from Democrats and Republicans, Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) has resigned from office in the midst of facing federal charges of extortion and bribery.
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.
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.
