by - January 21, 2014 4:10 pm
Kirkley Thomas has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI). He replaces Carmie Henry, who will retire effective Jan. 31 after more…
by - January 21, 2014 1:02 pm
E-mails tell the tale of an attempt to keep information about cost estimates for the Ben Geren Aquatics Center from city and county officials voting on budgets and amenities tied…
by - January 17, 2014 12:35 pm
Sebastian County Treasurer and Collector Judith Miller has announced that she will seek re-election this year. Miller, who has served in Sebastian County government for 25 years, has been treasurer…
by - January 17, 2014 12:30 pm
One of Oklahoma's most well-known politicians is calling it quits. U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced late Thursday (Jan. 16) that he would resign following the conclusion of the 113th…
by - January 17, 2014 6:57 am
A legal turn for same-sex marriage, Coon Supper politics, shuffling money for a sports complex and the push for a third high school in Fort Smith are part of the…
by - January 17, 2014 6:51 am
Moving a house from New Jersey to Bentonville, area branch bank closures and a California egg-production law are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Jan. 17. NOTES &…
by - January 16, 2014 8:06 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Jan. 16) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Ronald Angel, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Appointment expires Oct. 15, 2017. Replaces Roger McClain. Amber…
by - January 16, 2014 5:02 pm
Nationally known chief economist Rich Yamerone, of Bloomberg L.P. , said tracking ladies dress and make-up sales will offer insight into consumer spending and sentiment — responsible for 72% of…
by - January 16, 2014 3:31 pm
News late Tuesday (Jan. 14) that Oklahoma's ban on gay marriage had been overturned on grounds that it violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment caught many off…
by - January 15, 2014 1:07 pm
In what should be his final legislative session, Gov. Mike Beebe proposed a $5 billion budget that includes increased funding for prisons and public schools, projected savings from the private…
by - January 15, 2014 12:34 pm
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross' campaign is starting to sound like a broken record after the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor announced fundraising figures for the fourth quarter of 2013…
by - January 14, 2014 6:56 pm
The on again, off again River Valley Sports Complex project appears to be back on again following a study session of the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Jan….
by - January 14, 2014 6:33 pm
Gay marriage may be coming to one of the most conservative states in America after a federal judge Tuesday (Jan. 14) struck down Oklahoma's state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage…
by - January 14, 2014 5:18 pm
Greenwood Mayor Del Gabbard has resigned from his post with a year left in office. Gabbard, who won office in November 2010, said he was resigning for health reasons. "It…
by - January 14, 2014 5:02 pm
The big Fort Smith regional news stories during 2013 included major moves in the regional medical community, major interstate construction, ups and downs with two local trucking companies, and the…
by - January 14, 2014 4:57 pm
The ups and downs and ins and outs of Wal-Mart Stores, Razorback football and the regional housing market often generate the top stories – in terms of socio-economic impact –…
by - January 14, 2014 11:42 am
The region appears to have a major primary shaping up as Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron, announced Tuesday (Jan. 14) that he would challenge Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, for the District…
by - January 13, 2014 9:21 pm
The Fort Smith School District unveiled its master plan through the year 2020 on Monday (Jan. 13), detailing plans for the district, plans that include a third Fort Smith high…
by - January 13, 2014 9:11 pm
Fundraising numbers for the fourth quarter of 2013 have begun to roll in from two statewide campaigns with one reporting its best quarter of fundraising since starting his campaign and…
by - January 13, 2014 6:28 pm
Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson at a press conference Monday (Jan. 13) in Springdale announced what is likely to be many policy initiatives proposed by a litany of candidates during…
