by - February 13, 2012 7:29 pm
New Lottery Director Lays Out Goals
The new director of the Arkansas Lottery, Bishop Woosley, was on hand today at the state capitol for the kick off of the new fiscal session. Over the weekend, the…
Month: February 2012
by - February 13, 2012 6:30 pm
UA ranks 4th in supply, logistics arena
Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas ranked No. 4 in a recent study published by the International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management —…
by - February 13, 2012 6:24 pm
Job losses deep with unmanned 188th mission
The Pentagon’s budget proposed Monday (Feb. 13) continues to push for deep cuts in A-10 units nationwide — a push that could result in about 300 job losses in Fort…
by - February 13, 2012 6:14 pm
Fayetteville A&P chief on administrative leave
FAYETTEVILLE — Marilyn Heifner, executive director of the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission, was put on administrative leave with pay and benefits Monday (Feb. 13) while the city’s prosecutor investigates a…
by - February 13, 2012 6:11 pm
Bill Clinton PBS Documentary To Debut Early On iPad
PBS announced that the first hour of the American Experience documentary titled “Clinton” will premiere first on the free PBS apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch beginning today.
by - February 13, 2012 4:37 pm
HMA income up 19% during 2011
The parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren posted 2011 net income of $178.71 million, a gain over the $150.069 million…
by - February 13, 2012 4:30 pm
Book Reading – “Bad News for Outlaws”
In celebration of Black History Month, the Fort Smith Museum of History will offer readings of the children’s book bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy…
by - February 13, 2012 3:43 pm
Book Reading – “Bad News for Outlaws”
In celebration of Black History Month, the Fort Smith Museum of History will offer readings of the children’s book bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves,…
by - February 13, 2012 3:41 pm
Beebe calls for quick Fiscal Session
The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to budgetary matters. “It is my…
by - February 13, 2012 3:18 pm
Lovers to spend more this Valentine’s Day
They say love is free, but that won’t stop the smitten from trying to quantify it with $17.6 billion in special gifts this Valentine’s Day. The holiday spending estimate is…
by - February 13, 2012 3:07 pm
Arkansas Legislature Convenes; Beebe Calls For Session Focus
The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to budgetary matters.
by - February 13, 2012 2:51 pm
‘Shift’ noted in Cooper Clinic physician privileges
Physicians with Fort Smith-based Cooper Clinic have for decades had privileges only at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, part of a two-hospital town dynamic that often saw clinics affiliated entirely…
by - February 13, 2012 1:39 pm
Group pushes for a ‘wet’ Benton County
A group hoping to seek voter approval of converting Benton County to a “wet” county — open for retail alcohol sales — says the law change could generate a $33…
by - February 13, 2012 12:57 pm
Republicans File Competing Revenue Stabilization Bills
House Minority Leader John Burris, along with Senator Michael Lamoureux, filed their own version of the Revenue Stabilization Bill today as the Fiscal Session kicks off at the state capitol….
by - February 13, 2012 12:22 pm
Morgan Keegan downgrades USA Truck
Cliff Beckham is nonplussed by a recent note from Morgan Keegan downgrading the shares of Van Buren-based USA Truck. Beckham, the CEO of USA Truck, says company officials “will have…
by - February 13, 2012 12:22 pm
Benton County Group Forming For Wet/Dry Alcohol Vote
Benton County, long known for its myriad private club permits, could be voting to allow retail alcohol sales this November.
by - February 13, 2012 11:54 am
Walton Money Backs Plan To Vote Benton County ‘Wet’
Funding for a petition drive has been provided by brothers Tom and Steuart Walton, the sons of Jim Walton and grandsons of Sam Walton.
by - February 13, 2012 11:10 am
Local taxi services see more riders
FAYETTEVILLE – Brad Audrain came to the taxi business by way of Dickson Street. As a University of Arkansas student, he or friends sometimes needed a ride away from the…
by - February 13, 2012 10:51 am
Oh, for the love of … art
A smattering of art mediums sure to pluck at one’s heartstrings can be found at Cre8tive Arts Network Inc.’s first show of the season, the “Oh, For the Love of…
by - February 13, 2012 10:48 am
Country legends abound
Tickets are nary to be found for Wednesday’s show featuring Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn at the Walton Arts Center, but it’s worth a mention for those ambitious…