Kum & Go to open CNG station in Springdale, first in NWA
Convenience chain Kum & Go is opening its first compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Springdale. This will be the first CNG station open to the public in Northwest Arkansas and one of...
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Northwest Health hires new pain specialty physician
Dr. Altagrace Hanley, a board certified pain medicine physician, recently joined the medical staff of Northwest Health System. She is practicing at Northwest Sports, Spine and Physical Medicine, 601 W....
View ArticleWalmart Canada capitalizes on vacated Target stores, investing $289 million
Walmart Canada said it will acquire about 3 million square feet of retail and warehouse distribution space from Target, who pulled out of the country last year. Wal-Mart Stores expects to invest...
View ArticleArkansas National Guard facilities increase security
Officials with the Arkansas National Guard announced Friday (May 8) implementation of additional random force protection measures at all of its facilities and installations in Arkansas as a result of a...
View ArticleJ.B. Hunt Transport gives $500,000 to Walton Arts Center
J. B. Hunt Transport Services has made a $500,000 contribution to the Walton Arts Center toward the nonprofit’s $23 million fundraising campaign. The logistics company has been a long time WAC...
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Busch named branch manager Arvest Bank, Springdale
Arvest Bank promoted Jeffrey Busch to branch manager in Springdale. He will oversee operations at the 2012 South Pleasant Street branch.Busch has four years’ experience with Arvest, most recently as an...
View ArticleSmashburger set to open in Bentonville May 27
Denver-based Smashburger is about to be christened in Bentonville, the first of what could be three or four are locations for the hamburger chain in the future, according to Christine Ferris, corporate...
View ArticleDenny Altes named Arkansas Drug Director
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named Denny Altes, a former legislator from Fort Smith who was elected to the Arkansas House and Senate, as the state’s Drug Director.He replaces Fran Flener who retired last...
View ArticleDarbeau, Warden named new deans at UAFS
Dr. Ron Darbeau has been named dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Dr. Ken Warden was...
View ArticleDillard’s quarterly income down 1.9%, revenue up
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireShares in Little Rock department store owner, Dillard’s Inc., closed down in trading Thursday after the retail giant...
View ArticleWinston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium opens in Fort Smith
Winston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium, a family-owned cigar lounge and retail shop, has opened in Fort Smith at 5304 Rogers Ave.Selections offered by Winston’s include Rocky Patel, Padron, Oliva, Ashton,...
View ArticleWalmart.com provides link for subscription-delivery service signup
Walmart.com has unveiled a signup link for consumers wanting to try to the subscription-based delivery service the retailer plans to test this summer. Follow the link, enter your email and zip code...
View ArticleSalvation Army NWA honors Redman and Associates
Bentonville-based Redman and Associates received the Business Partner of the Year award from the local Salvation Army affiliate for 2014.The toy supplier to Wal-Mart Stores donated nearly 700...
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Hoff named director of nursing school at University of Arkansas
Julie Hoff has been selected as the new director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas, effective July 1.She is the director and chair of the Department of Nursing and...
View ArticleWestark Plumbing receives award from Angie’s List
Westark Plumbing & Expert Drain Cleaning Services has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the...
View ArticleUAFS graduates largest class in its history
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith graduation ceremony held Saturday (May 16) marked a major milestone for the university – the largest graduating class in its history. UAFS will confer a...
View ArticleUSA Truck names team for 2015 Arkansas Truck Driving Championship
Van Buren-based USA Truck has named Mike Barnes, Darrell Bloodworth, Steven Cazee, Joseph DeMuth, Joseph Ghoshen, Mark Johnston, Tom Miller, Ken Petti, Robert Williams and Jodie Yoder to its driving...
View ArticleStartup Junkie Consulting seeks grant funding to expand programs
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting is asking for support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 grant from Chase’s Mission Main Street program.The local small business catalyst and...
View ArticleFort Smith, NWA companies receive global trade awards
Five Arkansas companies received the 2015 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon held today at the Governor’s Mansion. The award honors companies for their leadership...
View ArticleWal-Mart expands commitment to hire veterans
Wal-Mart Stores said it is expanding its veterans hiring promise to provide 250,000 jobs to qualified veterans by 2020. The retailer says it has hired more than 92,000 veterans since the Veterans...
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