by - February 8, 2013 7:05 am
Conference to feature reformed mob boss
Young conference goers from around the nation will have the opportunity to hear a first-hand account of how one former Mob boss walked away from a life of organized crime…
Arts & Entertainment
by - February 8, 2013 12:43 am
Chicken feathers, snow, blessings and health care
Scott Street, president and CEO of Mercy Northwest Arkansas, had an intimate conversation with roughly 450 people Thursday night (Feb. 7) as he encouraged each one to educate themselves on…
by - February 3, 2013 4:06 pm
Guests ‘Celebrate Trinity’ at school’s annual fundraiser
Inspired by James Bond, Trinity Junior High School hosted its annual "Celebrate Trinity" fundraiser on Saturday (Feb. 2). More than 400 supporters took part in the "From Trinity with Love"…
by - January 30, 2013 6:09 pm
More events, programming geared toward women
Of the hundreds of events held annually in Northwest Arkansas, a growing number of them are geared specifically towards one demographic: women. “Statistically, more and more women are entering the…
by - January 27, 2013 12:44 pm
Tennis night in Fort Smith brings out the 80s
Oh WATA Night was totally gnarly. The 10th annual event benefiting the Western Arkansas Tennis Association was held Saturday (Jan. 26) at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. The evening featured dinner,…
by - January 27, 2013 9:35 am
Paint the Town Red honors boy with heart defect
Hundreds turned out Saturday night (Jan. 26) at Fayetteville’s Town Center in their best red ensemble to raise money for the American Heart Association and honor a Fayetteville toddler with…
by - January 26, 2013 5:37 pm
Thousands gather in Fort Smith area for ‘The Battle’
As many teenagers slept in on a Saturday morning, the Fort Smith Convention Center was crawling with thousands of teenage girls participating in the annual Battle at the Fort volleyball…
by - January 25, 2013 10:09 am
Politics part of Benton County Business Afters Hours
Despite the furious flow of business cards floating around the Benton County Business After Hours event, worries hung in the air Thursday at Toyota of NWA in Rogers, Ark. Approximately…
by - January 23, 2013 9:44 pm
General Mills helps six local charities
Pizza, soda and $120,000 in grants put big smiles on the faces of six local charity representatives Wednesday (Jan. 23) as General Mills hosted a luncheon in their honor at…
by - January 21, 2013 11:50 am
Star chef to bring ‘creative direction’ to The Movie Lounge
Blythe Beck, a popular Dallas-based chef who stars in a “Naughty” national television show, is soon coming to Fort Smith to provide “creative direction” for the culinary crew at The…
by - January 20, 2013 11:33 am
Large crowd gathers for RAM opening gala
Fort Smith welcomed its new Regional Art Museum (RAM) with open arms on Saturday evening (Jan. 19) as the organization celebrated its grand opening with an inaugural gala. More than…
by - January 18, 2013 6:14 pm
NWACC unveils new health profession center
It took more than two years and $14.2 million to build, but the new 83,000-square-foot Health Professions Center on the campus of NorthWest Arkansas Community College is state-of-the-art. More than…
by - January 17, 2013 10:25 pm
Mona Lisa’s secrets are out
If you think you know the Mona Lisa, you had better think again. Think of her as la Joconde, as the French do, or as la Gioconda, as they do…
by - January 16, 2013 6:52 pm
Upcoming events include Mona Lisa, water music and ‘some kids’
Museum openings, another performance of the classics by the Fort Smith Symphony, a “Musical Folly” with pianos and children, and a lecture by Hannibal Johnson are key events on the…
by - January 13, 2013 9:30 pm
Tux on the Run draws crowd to Rogers
More than 150 people bundled up in dressy layers Saturday morning (Jan. 12), combating the cold with dress shirts, bowties, suits, formal dresses paired with leggings and plenty of top…
by - January 13, 2013 7:25 pm
King remembrance begins on Garrison Avenue
With the threat of rain and cold temperatures, few citizens came out to watch the Martin Luther King Parade on Saturday (Jan. 12). The 15th annual parade began at 2…
by - January 12, 2013 6:11 pm
Polar Bear walk benefits Girls Shelter
The rain steered clear just long enough for Girls Shelter supporters to take part in the third annual Polar Bear Walk on Saturday morning (Jan. 12). Held at Creekmore Park…
by - January 10, 2013 9:48 am
Visual arts enhance education, campus life
Outside of most art classrooms, examples of student work lines the hallway, demonstrating the increasing expertise and talent that can be found in the college or university’s art department. Learning…
by - January 9, 2013 11:25 pm
Local ALPFA chapter kicks off 2013
A sales decision can be made within 12 seconds of the initial introduction, according to Dr. Eli Jones, Dean of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas….
by - January 9, 2013 11:17 am
Ching-Yun Hu to perform at January SoNA event
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) continues its 2012-13 Season under the baton of Music Director Paul Haas on Jan. 26 at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville with its Masterworks II performance. In the third performance of a five-concert…