Cargill to donate 11,000 turkeys
For the 2013 holiday season, Wichita-based Cargill Value Added Meats which operates Cargill’s U.S. turkey business, has made a commitment to donate more than 11,000 turkeys to food banks, the Salvation...
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Wal-Mart unveils sneak peek at holiday deals
Just two days before Wal-Mart reports its much anticipated earnings, the retail giant announced it will pull out all the stops ahead of Black Friday. This year Wal-Mart is expanding the number of...
View ArticleBedell receives ‘Diligence to Victory’ award from UAFS
Conaly Bedell of Fort Smith was presented the Diligence to Victory Award, the highest alumni honor bestowed by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The award was presented during an alumni reunion...
View ArticleTyson venture brings cheaper chicken to India
Tyson Foods in conjunction with its joint venture partner, Godrej recently announced a new chicken product inside its India operations.The partnership introduced its “Real Good Chicken” brand priced at...
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Kimberly-Clark to spin off health care business
Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that its board of directors has authorized management to pursue a potential tax-free spin-off of the company's health care business.A spin-off would create a...
View ArticleArvest provides 1.8 million meals to hungry with help of local partners
Arvest Bank, with the help of customers and communities, the bank announced today it exceeded the campaign goal by raising a total of 1.8 million meals in the fight against hunger with its 1 Million...
View ArticleWal-Mart commits $1 million in aid for Typhoon Haiyan
Wal-Mart and the Wal-Mart Foundation are committing $1 million to the Red Cross and Save the Children for emergency relief efforts in response to needs created by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The...
View ArticleFort Smith Board approves bonds for Gerber expansion
The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (Nov. 19) authorizing the issuance of taxable industrial development bonds for Gerber Products in the amount of $150 million.According to...
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GAP stores sell t-shirt designed by UAFS student
A t-shirt with a design by Danielle Kling of Muldrow, a University of Arkansas at Fort Smith graphic design student, is on sale at more than 100 GAP retail stores across the U.S.The retailer ordered...
View ArticleWal-Mart eyes Farmington for Neighborhood Market
Wal-Mart on Wednesday (Nov. 20) announced a new Neighborhood Market for Farmington. The new Neighborhood Market will be located on Main Street, will add about 95 jobs and is scheduled to open in the...
View Article$3.3 million goes to Arkansas counties, cities through block grants
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Nov. 20) presented grants totaling $3.3 million to 16 Arkansas cities and counties at a ceremony held today at the State Capitol. The funds originate from the U.S....
View ArticleTyson Foods cited for repeat OSHA violations
Tyson Foods Inc. was recently cited for “repeat and serious violations of workplace standards” following a federal inspection of its prepared food plant in Buffalo, N.Y.The Occupational Safety and...
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Coughlin joins Grand Savings Bank
Tommy Coughlin IV, has been hired by Grand Savings Bank as a loan officer. Coughlin will manage business and consumer lending as part of Grand Savings Bank’s growth in Northwest Arkansas.A graduate of...
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City of Fayetteville promotes Partain
Cheryl Partain is the new billing and collections manager for the city of Fayetteville.She has been the city’s financial analyst since 2005 and has worked in the accounting field for the past 18...
View ArticleCrystal Bridges expands operating hours
A high attendance and requests from visitors to access the museum earlier has prompted Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to expand its hours beginning Nov. 23.On Saturdays and Sundays, the museum...
View ArticleVietnamese furniture manufacturer to open operation in Morrilton
Vinh Long, a Vietnamese furniture manufacturer, will invest $5 million to locate an operation in an existing building in Morrilton that will employ 75 people.The company, which produces home furnishing...
View ArticleChuy’s Rogers adopts partnership with NWA Sunshine School
Chuy’s, the Austin-based restaurant opening in Rogers in January, announced its Northwest Arkansas charity partnership with the Sunshine School and Development Center, a nonprofit organization...
View ArticleNWACC public relations team garners awards
Members of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s public relations and marketing team received six awards in the District 4 Medallion Awards competition conducted by the National Council for Marketing...
View ArticleNWACC registration open for spring semester
NorthWest Arkansas Community College has opened registration for its spring 2014 semester that begins Jan. 13 and concludes May 2. The schedule for the spring semester includes day, evening and...
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NWACC: Birkhead completes diversity training
Kathryn Birkhead, director for diversity and inclusion at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, recently completed a certificate program in diversity management at Cornell University. Cornell’s School...
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