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USPS tweaks service to gain footing
The U.S. Postal Service announced several changes to its “Priority Mail” service, offering free insurance and tracking, and day-specific delivery of packages. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said he...
View ArticlePilgrim’s to shutter rendering site in El Dorado
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. plans to close a rendering facility in El Dorado, that produces chicken meal used in pet food. The plant closure in September will eliminate 29 jobs, the company said on Wednesday...
View ArticleTexas hearing aid group sues Wal-Mart
Members of the Texas Hearing Aid Association have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. based on claims that the world's largest retailer sells hearing aids without the...
View ArticleJames Nixon hired as Siloam Springs airport manager
The City of Siloam Springs has hired James Nixon as the new airport manager. Nixon will start in the position Sept. 2. City officials interviewed several candidates and announce Friday (Aug. 16) that...
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NWACC to honor Paneitz on Thursday
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will dedicate its student center to Dr. Becky Paneitz at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The brief ceremony will be held at Bogle Plaza on the college campus in...
View ArticleLeadership Franklin County announces 2013-2014 class
Leadership Franklin County Director Marci Gage of Ozark has announced the program’s 2013-14 class. Housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, Leadership Franklin County develops current and...
View ArticleOwners of fraudulent adoption business fined $1.2 million
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Tuesday (Aug. 20) that former owners of an adoption agency found guilty of defrauding Arkansas consumers have been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million in...
View ArticleOklahoma officials issue West Nile virus alert
Oklahoma officials have reported the state's first case this year of West Nile Virus and one local county is now urging residents to exercise caution. The LeFlore County Health Department is urging...
View ArticleBeebe names 63 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Aug. 20) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Tonya Alexander, West Memphis, reappointed to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment...
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The Supply Side briefs: Target's caution, Amazon, J Crew go outside the box
• Target gives cautious forecast, lighter profits Another big box discounter warned of cautious consumer spending on Wednesday (Aug. 22) as the retailer’s second quarter profits narrowly beat...
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Crystal Bridges hires executive chef and membership manager
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has recently hired two new staff members, Emily Ironside and Bill Lyle. Emily Ironside joined Crystal Bridges’ advancement team on August 1 as the membership...
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Osborne joins Summit Medical Center as a physical therapist
Summit Medical Center has announced that Tinika Osborne has been hired as a new physical therapist. Osborne, PT, DPT, RYT, is now caring for patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This...
View ArticleSparks Health System adds CT scanner at medical plaza office
Sparks Health System has added a new computed tomography (CT) scanner for use in the Sparks Medical Plaza. The General Electric Bright Speed 16-slice scanner is the same model in use at Sparks Regional...
View ArticleTyson Foods to expand Mexican Original
Tyson Foods continues to grow its value-added, higher margin sales making strategic investments into various facilities across the country. The latest of those deals is a $5.3 million expansion to its...
View ArticleClark Partners Realty Group add tenant rep position
Fayetteville-based Clark Partners Realty Group has hired Alex McGowen as a tenant representative to manage all rental/lease inquiries. McGowen is a business major at the Walton Honors College and...
View ArticlePilgrim's to close Batesville plant
Arkansas is widely known as a poultry producing state but one of the nation’s largest chicken company’s continues to move its business elsewhere. Pilgrim’s Pride, based in Greeley, Colo., announced...
View ArticleArkansas Tech to add $16.5 million building to Russellville campus
Arkansas Tech University will move forward with plans to construct a new $16.5 million academic, student support and administrative facility on its main campus in Russellville following action by the...
View ArticleJBU opens new counseling clinic
John Brown University recently opened its new CARE Clinic, a counseling facility located on the Siloam Springs campus. The clinic features facilities designed to utilize play therapy, a form of...
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Mercy promotes Ellison as VP of philanthropy
Mercy recently named Clark Ellison as regional vice president of philanthropy for its south central communities. In his new role, Ellison will continue to lead Mercy Health Foundation Northwest...
View ArticleArvest, NWA Naturals launch food campaign
Arvest Bank and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are working together to kick off a "1 Million Meals" campaign to help feed those who are hungry. In September, Arvest Bank will launch its annual...
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