Trucking industry required to randomly test 50% of drivers in 2015
The trucking industry will have to continue randomly testing at least 50% of its drivers for drug and alcohol in 2015, according to a decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The...
View ArticleArvest expands asset management regions for Smith, Cottrell
Arvest Bank has expanded the territories of Andy Smith and Asa Cottrell.Smith is the regional investment officer for Arvest Asset Management in the Fort Smith, River Valley and Eastern Oklahoma areas....
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Personnel changes announced at Arvest Bank Springdale
Arvest Bank Springdale announced the addition of Angela Whitlow as human resource manager for that market. The bank also said Megan Ford has been promoted to the new branch manager of the Walmart...
View ArticleJ.C. Penney, Macy’s, Wet Seal to close stores
The retail sector from top to bottom continues to shed its brick and mortar stores as four retailers announce streamlining efforts in recent days. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Wet Seal lead...
View ArticleNew hires announced for Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Four administrative staff members have been hired for the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education and the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing.The recent additions are...
View ArticleJerry Jones donates recent land investment to alma mater
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has donated a 254-acre real estate investment in south Fayetteville to the University of Arkansas, his alma mater. The development known as South Pass was seized by...
View ArticleRetailers posted best holiday sales since 2005
The U.S. retail sector enjoyed a robust holiday season as consumers spent more money creating the best holiday sales increase since 2005.ShopperTrak reports holiday spending during November and...
View ArticleNew members named to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education board
The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education has added four people to the board. The new members, elected by the current Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Board of Trustees,...
View ArticleThe Supply Side Briefs: Kellogg acquisition, General Mills plant closures
• Kellogg to acquire Egyptian biscuit company Kellogg announced it expects to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr for an estimated $125 million which is based upon the number of shares tendered to...
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Walmart AMP to host Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band announced plans to perform at the Walmart AMP on May 19, as part of his 2015 North American Tour. The band will perform two full sets each night during this tour.Tickets for the...
View ArticleKenny Chesney among Walmart AMP’s 2015 acts
The opening acts for the spring 2015 season at the Walmart AMP, a venue of the Walton Arts Center was announced this week. This is the second season for the Walmart AMP and the entertainment lineup...
View ArticleNeurosurgeon added to the roster at Sparks Neurosurgical Associates
Dr. Timothy Maryanov has joined Sparks Neurosurgical Associates located inside Sparks Plaza on Dodson Avenue.Among the diseases he treats are spinal degenerative diseases, spinal cord injuries, spinal...
View ArticleUmarex to sell limited edition U.S. Marshals Museum commemorative airgun
Umarex USA has teamed with the U.S. Marshals Museum to offer a limited edition U.S. Marshals Museum commemorative airgun of the Colt Single Action Army® Revolver, also known as the "gun that won the...
View ArticleSmith Chevrolet Cadillac opens new dealership in Fort Smith
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac has opened its new 35,000-square-foot dealership at 6500 Autopark Drive near the company’s Nissan dealership.The building is the newest auto dealership in Arkansas and is...
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks posts record income in 2014
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks posted full year net income of $118.6 million, a record for the company and a 30% increase compared to 2013. The total was boosted by fourth quarter income of $34.8...
View ArticleLane closure planned on I-540 Arkansas River bridge
Routine bridge maintenance will require a lane closure on Interstate 540 in Fort Smith/Van Buren, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.Crews will perform...
View ArticleABF Freight works with Army, Teamsters on job initiative for soldiers
ABF Freight has partnered with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the U.S. Army on a joint program to help soldiers transition from military service to the civilian world with work as a...
View ArticleTyson Foods Foundation and family donates $500,000 to eVersity
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerThe Tyson Foods Foundation and the Tyson family donated $500,000 to the University of Arkansas system to support its online university...
View ArticleArcBest announces quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share
Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. on Thursday (Jan. 22) announced a quarterly divident of 6 cents per share to shareholders of record on Feb. 5. The dividend is paid on Feb. 19.The company is set to...
View ArticleVoting will end soon to name features at the Parrot Island Waterpark
Voting to name features of the Parrot Island Waterpark concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday (Jan. 23).Each of the seven amenities in the contest has five choices – all of which were submitted by citizens...
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