More Shakeups at Walmart, Signs of Improvement in Regional Economy

KUAF | By Michael Tilley

Published October 10, 2015 at 11:49 AM CDT

The retirement of a top-level Walmart executive, redevelopment of Springdale's Emma Avenue, and a decrease in underwater home mortgages in northwest Arkansas are all some of the big stories from the past week. Michael Tilley of The City Wire has more.

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