Siloam Springs police called about suspicious package
Bentonville Bomb Squad and Siloam Springs police investigated a suspicious package found in an elementary school parking lot.
Stories by Tina Parker
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New option presented for Cheri Whitlock overpass
SILOAM SPRINGS -- An alternate option to previous plans for the Cheri Whitlock overpass has been brought to the city by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation…
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Siloam Springs police search for man accused in botched dentistry
SILOAM SPRINGS -- A man suspected of fraudulent dentistry who preyed on Latino families is being sought by police.
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Siloam Springs directors OK construction of new library
Another step in the process of building a new library occurred Tuesday because of action by the Siloam Springs Board of Directors.
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City exec leaving in Siloam Springs
SILOAM SPRINGS -- The city is in search of a city administrator to take over for David Cameron, who resigned Thursday during a special session.
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Tyson bids for Hillshire
Tyson Foods Inc. proposed the largest bid in its history Thursday -- $6.8 billion to acquire Chicago-based Hillshire Brands, a meat-packaging company that sell…
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Meat costs hit eateries in brisket
As the price of a pound of pork and beef continues to rise, many Arkansas barbecue restaurant owners say they are eating the increase rather than passing it al…
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Tyson's exiting bio-fuel venture
Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. has reached an agreement with Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. to acquire its portion of Dynamic Fuels LLC., a bio-dies…
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Houses keep fowl in fine feather
Unlike older poultry houses where farmers had to manually open side tarp-like curtains if the buildings got too hot, today's chickens are cooled by computer.
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Tyson’s net income doubles in quarter, revenue rises 7.74%
SPRINGDALE — Tyson Foods Inc. more than doubled its net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 despite hurdles in pork, beef and international segments.
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Women, youths take farms tour
A dripping sound echoed through the tank room at the Anglin Dairy in Bentonville.
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After twister, state firms rush in
Kevin Stephens, store manager of Wal-Mart No. 5 in Conway, couldn’t wait for help to get to employees and others whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Sunda…
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Alternative-burial options grow; state still traditional
Ecofriendly burial and cremation alternatives are creating a way to continue life after death.
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Price tag for meat expected to grow
Consumers can expect to pay more for meat at the grocery store as low supplies drive up prices.
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FDA opens livestock feed-safety portal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a new online service for consumers, producers and veterinarians to report problems with livestock feed.
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Tyson puts lunches to the test to ensure they’re kid-friendly
When it comes to school lunches, Tyson Inc. takes kids seriously.
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Cattle-breeding disease prompts rules
Trichomoniasis, a venereal disease in cattle that causes infertility and embryonic deaths, is spreading across the country, despite testing regulations in 25 s…
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Victim turns inventor to halt wire thefts
For Matt Schafer, every night was a $1,000 gamble. He was always afraid that when he awoke, his grain bins would once again be stripped of their copper wiring,…
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Red-meat exports on a roll so far
Exports of red meat in the U.S. have started off strong this year, but maintaining those numbers will be a challenge, analysts said Thursday.
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Deadly pig virus closes in on state
A deadly coronavirus that has killed an estimated 5 million pigs has spread to 26 states including four states that border Arkansas, according to the U.S. Depa…
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In state, ranchers beef up numbers
Cattle numbers in Arkansas are increasing, bucking a downward trend across much of the U.S., according to the U.S. Agriculture Department’s National Agricultur…
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More women plow into farming
In a predominately male driven field, women are making a name for themselves.
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Pork seen growing in cost by summer
Pork prices are expected to increase by this summer, according to executives at Tyson Foods Inc.
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Tyson reports profit, sales up
SPRINGDALE — Tyson Foods Inc. on Friday reported $8.8 billion in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, up 4.7 percent compared with a year ago.
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Tyson execs’ raises on agenda
Shareholders of Tyson Foods Inc., will be asked to approve pay raises for the company’s top officers at the annual shareholder’s meeting on Friday in Springdal…
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Out of the ashes come artisan cheeses
Six months after Scott and Tessa McCormick’s California dream home caught fire on April 1, 2010, they made their first trip to Northwest Arkansas to visit frie…
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Tyson, Smithfield urge hog-treatment changes
After decades of lobbying from animal-welfare groups and pressure from consumers and customers, two of the country’s largest meat producers, including Springda…
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Deadly pig virus spreading in U.S.
A virus responsible for killing a large portion of the nation’s pig herd is accelerating, experts said Friday.
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Horse slaughter hits roadblock
GALLATIN, Mo. — On a sleet-covered gravel road in rural Missouri, a sign warns motorists that the road ahead is closed. But it isn’t because of inclement weath…
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Winter storm carries hazards for livestock
As temperatures dip throughout the state and the threat of icy precipitation looms, ranchers should ensure their livestock have shelter, clean water and food, …
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Shopping looser on Black Friday
When Black Friday shopper Shelly Washburn walked into Target early Friday morning, she encountered an unexpected scene.
