by - March 1, 2015 6:25 pm
Eric Jackson, the longtime general manager of Oaklawn Park at Hot Springs, vividly remembers that trip across the Chesapeake Bay more than 17 years ago. It was February 1998, and…
by - March 1, 2015 5:48 pm
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 5:39 pm
An academic approach to heritage begins with the understanding that “heritage” is not equivalent to history or historical facts. Rather, heritage is an appropriation of the past that is used…
by - March 1, 2015 5:15 pm
This past week, retired Circuit Judge David Burnett, now state Senator David Burnett, D-Osceola, let his temper get the best of him. He openly castigated a remark made by one…
by - March 1, 2015 12:32 pm
Sat, March 7, 10:00 AM and March 14, 10:00 AM Learning Fields At Chaffee we are having "LATE WINTER". our planed installation of the 6 bat houses,…
by - February 27, 2015 10:55 am
Cherokee Nation Entertainment officials have named Chad McReynolds as the new general manager of Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland. McReynolds, a Cherokee Nation citizen, brings more than 20 years of…
by - February 26, 2015 8:49 pm
Before getting too far into this column, let me make it perfectly clear that I despise driving while intoxicated (DWI) checkpoints. Yes, they do weed out drunk drivers but they…
by - February 26, 2015 8:40 pm
Off and on through the years analysts have said they believe Sam’s Club might perform better if Wal-Mart cut it loose. However, few believe it will happen given that the…
by - February 26, 2015 8:22 pm
The House on Thursday (Feb. 26) approved a bill to create a way for people to finish their degree online through the state’s largest university, while House members sponsored bills…
by - February 26, 2015 8:09 pm
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said Thursday (Feb. 26) that seeking cultural diversity among the nine members of the nation’s highest court is not a “good idea.” The quick…
by - February 26, 2015 5:48 pm
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation announced Thursday (Feb. 26) the initial investment of $16 million to seven national nonprofit organizations. This is the first part of the recently announced Opportunity…
by - February 26, 2015 4:08 pm
Tough talk from Arkansas tourism officials during a presentation with U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton and encouragement on how to not sample 375 wine varieties in one night are part of…
by - February 25, 2015 9:05 pm
When the Federal Communications Commission meets Thursday (Feb. 26) to vote on proposed net neutrality regulations, the federal regulatory panel’s controversial rules on an “independent, fair and open” Internet are…
by - February 25, 2015 8:58 pm
A bill that would help firefighters diagnosed with cancer due to their work sailed through a House committee, while several bills landed on the desks of the House and Senate…
by - February 25, 2015 7:35 pm
There have been many executive changes at Wal-Mart Stores in recent months, including a new management team at the retailer’s mammoth U.S. division. And while some say all has seemed…
by - February 25, 2015 5:18 pm
The Old Fort Homeless Coalition is moving forward with the design and bid process after receiving approval of $695,000 in grants from the Arkansas Development Finance Authority to support the…
by - February 25, 2015 4:20 pm
Sebastian County Conservation District will be holding its Annual Tree Sale to raise funds for the W.D. Looper, Sr. Scholarship Program and to encourage landowners to participate in good conservation…
by - February 25, 2015 2:43 pm
The corporations deemed to be “Most Admired” by Fortune Magazine this year included two locally-based companies – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Tyson Foods. Wal-Mart ranked No. 38 on the list…
by - February 25, 2015 12:16 pm
Join us at Dick's Sporting Goods to register your player for the spring soccer season and enjoy special savings throughout the store on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
by - February 25, 2015 11:18 am
FCenter For Art & Education March Gallery Exhibits "A Lifetime of Applied Art" Featuring the paintings of Fred Cousins "Pham Sisters" The artistic passion of June and Xumi Pham Fred…
