by - November 30, 2011 12:56 pm
Scene by Carson: Holiday activities make for a busy December
Stretch this magical time and make it last by squeezing in as many holiday activities as possible in between your shopping excursions and sugar plum making.
Month: November 2011
by - November 30, 2011 12:07 pm
Micro-lender ACCION Sets Up Arkansas Shop
We reported back in mid-October on a new initiative to ramp up capital lending in the Arkansas Delta when we noted micro-lender ACCION’s foray into the state. Today, company leaders made it official with the opening of two locations in North Little Rock and Helena-West Helena.
by - November 30, 2011 8:32 am
Westphal discusses oil and gas industry
In the latest installment of “The CEO’s,” by Talk Business, Delta Trust and Bank CEO French Hill visits with Bennie Westphal, CEO of The Westphal Group, a Fort Smith-based oil…
by - November 30, 2011 8:22 am
Holiday sales gains bring hope to trucking industry
The announced increases in Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping are welcome news to a national trucking industry still struggling to emerge from a freight recession that some say…
by - November 29, 2011 11:38 pm
Hearing Set On Moving Fayetteville Mail Center To Little Rock
The formal process to move mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock has begun, with a public hearing on the matter set for 6 p.m., Dec. 14, at the UARK Ballroom on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.
by - November 29, 2011 10:03 pm
Revolution Bag Tapping Into $4 Billion Industry
Delta Plastics, a company started years ago to recycle plastic farm irrigation pipe, has found a new purpose: trash.
by - November 29, 2011 7:32 pm
Keep it local
The Saturday after Thanksgiving has become Small Business Saturday, but more effort is needed to support local businesses every day.
by - November 29, 2011 7:29 pm
Fort Smith Board extends convention center lease
The Fort Smith Convention Center will continue to operate under the Advertising and Promotion Commission under a new lease agreement. Tuesday afternoon city leaders approved a three month lease extension…
by - November 29, 2011 6:08 pm
Republicans To Hire Victory Director This Week (UPDATED – Lambert)
The Republican Party of Arkansas has still not hired a new executive director to replace Chase Dugger who left this summer to join Southern Meridian Consulting. However, this week they are expected to make a final decision for hiring a Victory Director.
by - November 29, 2011 6:02 pm
Democrats Getting Their Social Media House In Order
Over the last couple of months, I’ve written a couple of stories on how Arkansas Democrats have been lagging behind Arkansas Republicans in utilizing social media. As a Democrat, it’s been a bone of contention for me because it’s been a problem with my party both at the state and national level.
by - November 29, 2011 5:20 pm
Bragg, Callan on chamber, industry leadership roster
Fort Smith businessmen Russ Bragg (OK Industries) and Mike Callan (Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp.) were recently named officers of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas….
by - November 29, 2011 5:05 pm
Hearing set on moving Fayetteville mail processing to Little Rock
The formal process to move mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock has begun, with a public hearing on the matter set for 6 p.m., Dec. 14, at the…
by - November 29, 2011 4:40 pm
Attorney General McDaniel Endorses Hall’s Congressional Bid (Updated)
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) today endorsed First District Congressional candidate Clark Hall (D-Marvell).
by - November 29, 2011 4:11 pm
Ring In The New Year with “Tribute to the Legends”
Ring In the New Year with “Tribute to the Legends” December 31 8 p.m. to midnight King Opera House – Van Buren Ring In the New Year with “Tribute to…
by - November 29, 2011 4:09 pm
Jingle Jam
Jingle Jam Fine Arts Center- Van Buren December 21 7 p.m. Jingle Jam concert at the Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. For more information please visit www.vbsd.us/FAC or call…
by - November 29, 2011 4:08 pm
J.R.’s Country Gospel Show
JR’s Country Variety Show December 17 King Opera House – Van Buren 7 p.m. JR’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. Tickets are $5 at…
by - November 29, 2011 4:07 pm
NuTrax Studio Recitials
NuTrax Studio Student Recitals King Opera House – Van Buren December 17 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. NuTrax Studio Student Recitals at the King Opera House. 10:30 a.m. and 1…
by - November 29, 2011 4:06 pm
Young Christian Musicians Ensemble
Young Christian Musicians Ensemble King Opera House Van Buren December 13 7 p.m. Young Christian Musicians Ensemble at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. For more information call 479-474-2426.
by - November 29, 2011 4:04 pm
Christmas With North Park
Christmas With North Park King Opera House December 11 6 p.m. Christmas with North Park. North Park Baptist Band and Praise Team Sounds of Christmas. Free Admission. For more information…
by - November 29, 2011 4:04 pm
Lifesong Dance Studio Recitals
Lifesong Dance Studio Student Recitals December 10 King Opera House 3 p.m. Lifesong Dance Studio Student Recitals. 3 p.m. Tickets $5. For more information call 479-474-2426.