by - October 7, 2015 9:04 am
Tusk to Tail: On the road for blues, barbecue and Bama
Well, that’s enough basking in the glory of beating Tennessee. We have had half a week to enjoy Coach B’s first SEC road win. Now it is time to move…
Fort Smith
by - October 6, 2015 10:33 pm
Fort Smith Board pushes back against utility charges, seeks fewer ‘11th hour’ votes
The Fort Smith Board of Directors denied another request from Steve Parke, the city's director of utilities, Tuesday night (Oct. 6) at its regularly scheduled meeting from the Fort Smith…
by - October 6, 2015 9:33 pm
UA Poultry Science announces $1.3 million Tyson grant, celebrates 20 years
The past, present and future of the poultry industry in Arkansas were the focus an all-day celebration at the University of Arkansas’ Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Tuesday (Oct….
by - October 6, 2015 7:23 pm
Arkansas, U.S. winter heating bills to drop well below last year
Heating bills for the average U.S. household are expected to well below a year ago because of milder weather, lower fuel prices and weaker heating demand this winter, according to…
by - October 6, 2015 6:56 pm
August tonnage up 30% on the Arkansas River, year-to-date down 17%
Things are getting back to normal for Arkansas river operations. August tonnage on the Arkansas River totaled 1.22 million, up more than 30% compared to August 2014 and a clear…
by - October 6, 2015 3:06 pm
Wal-Mart to move protein bars into grocery department
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it is expanding the selection of protein bars like Clif, Kind, and Special K, and moving these fitness foods out of the pharmacy area into the…
by - October 6, 2015 1:41 pm
Arkansas community colleges receive $4 million for workforce initiative
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services on Tuesday (Oct. 6) announced it has awarded Arkansas Community Colleges (formerly Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges) more than $4 million as part of…
by - October 6, 2015 1:30 pm
Wal-Mart to hold national health fair, soon to add 18th medical clinic
Retail giant Wal-Mart continues to expand its service offerings in the health care arena with a national health fair slated for Oct. 10 in 4,400 of its U.S. stores. It’s…
by - October 6, 2015 12:18 pm
Manchester joins Sparks Cardiology Center
Heather Manchester, an advanced practice nurse, has joined the Cardiology Center at Sparks. She graduated with an associates degree in Nursing from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith in…
by - October 6, 2015 11:46 am
Cartright named VP safety and recruiting for USA Truck
Billy Cartright has been named vice president of safety and recruiting effective Monday (Oct. 5) at Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc. Cartright joins USA Truck from Con-way Inc., where he…
by - October 6, 2015 11:41 am
Varady named executive director and general counsel for Razorback Foundation
University of Arkansas alumnus and longtime senior administrator Scott Varady has been named executive director and general counsel for the Razorback Foundation, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 6) announcement from…
by - October 6, 2015 10:26 am
Wal-Mart names Dan Bryant as new corporate affairs lead in Washington
Wal-Mart names Dan Bryant as its new senior vice president of global public policy and government affairs, according to an internal memo written by Dan Barlett, executive vice president of…
by - October 5, 2015 11:00 pm
Top five mascot ideas go to Southside High School students for a vote
The Fort Smith Southside Mascot Committee moved one step closer to naming a replacement for the Rebels mascot Monday night (Oct. 5), but there are still at least two hurdles…
by - October 5, 2015 10:48 pm
More than 2 million Arkansans drinking fluoridated water
Seventy-six percent of Arkansans now are served by public water systems that fluoridate water at recommended levels as a result of a 2011 law, legislators were told today. Dr. Nate…
by - October 5, 2015 10:17 pm
Poll: 64% oppose raising gas tax for Arkansas highway needs
Half of Arkansans believe the condition of the state’s roads is “a major problem that deserves attention,” but 64% oppose raising motor fuels taxes to address it, according to a…
by - October 5, 2015 4:46 pm
Walmart is retesting Scan & Go in select stores, including Rogers supercenter
Test, learn, fail and try again and again has been the Walmart way for decades so it comes as no surprise that the retailer is once again testing a new…
by - October 5, 2015 1:42 pm
Studies show young adults saving more than previous generations
Young adults in their early 30s and younger, known as millennials, are demonstrating stronger saving habits than their siblings in the Gen X group and maybe even their Baby Boomer…
by - October 5, 2015 1:22 pm
Tusk to Tail: It was Rocky, but the Hogs came out on Top
From the Plains of Auburn to the swamps of Gainesville, the merry band of Arkansas Razorbacks fanatics collectively known as Tusk To Tail have pre-gamed in the finest and most…
by - October 4, 2015 4:44 pm
Arkansas Congressional delegation talks Syria, Russia, defense spending
Foreign policy issues as well as a continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December were the main topics of discussion this week in the nation’s capital, with Arkansas lawmakers…
by - October 4, 2015 1:25 pm
The Bush and Clinton fizzle
One of the puzzling developments that have emerged over the course of the current presidential campaign is the lackluster performance of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and that of former…