by - January 30, 2013 5:50 pm
Despite declining revenue, database marketer Acxiom posted higher earnings in its third quarter. The Little Rock-based firm reported net income of $14.5 million for the quarter compared to $7.9 million…
by - January 30, 2013 5:31 pm
The 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith has not had much reason to celebrate as of late, but that could soon change. A visit to the air national guard base…
by - January 30, 2013 4:33 pm
Economic conditions in the Fort Smith metro area worsened in December, with the workforce shrinking by more than 1,800 and the number of employed shrinking by more than 1,000 compared…
by - January 30, 2013 7:59 am
Hurricane Sandy and a continued weak freight environment were two conspirators that created a 2012 income loss of $7.7 million at Arkansas Best Corp., a swing of almost $14 million…
by - January 29, 2013 8:14 pm
The finality of the decision to replace the A-10 fighters of the Fort Smith-based 188th Fighter Wing with a vague remotely piloted aerial vehicle recon mission is best encapsulated from…
by - January 29, 2013 5:08 pm
A quick study of the potential long-term economic impact of the planned $1.1 billion steel mill in Northeast Arkansas suggests that the operation could eventually boost Arkansas’ GDP by $236…
by - January 29, 2013 4:29 pm
The Van Buren City Council approved the sale of additional bonds to fund capital improvement projects across the city at Monday's council meeting. According to Mayor Bob Freeman, the total…
by - January 29, 2013 3:19 pm
Are you ready for college? Do you need help applying for financial aid? Please join us at UAFS for College Goal Sunday on March 10th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. We will…
by - January 29, 2013 3:00 pm
The oohs & aahs Feb. 23 6 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center The oohs & aahs of 150 pieces of art captured on 5×5 canvases. Tickets are $75, which…
by - January 29, 2013 2:58 pm
Miss VBHS School Pageant Van Buren Fine Arts Center February 23 7 p.m. Miss VBHS School Pageant at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. For more…
by - January 29, 2013 2:57 pm
Little Miss and Mister Sweetheart Pageant February 17 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. King Opera House Van Buren Little Miss and Mister Sweetheart Pageant at the King Opera House…
by - January 29, 2013 2:50 pm
Take It To The Limit Eagles Tribute Van Buren Fine Arts Center February 16 8 p.m. Take It To The Limit Eagle Tribute at the Van Buren Fine Arts…
by - January 29, 2013 2:49 pm
J.R.’s Country Variety Show February 16 King Opera House- Van Buren 7 p.m. J.R.’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information…
by - January 29, 2013 2:48 pm
Miss Western Arkansas Pageant Van Buren Fine Arts Center February 9 7 p.m. Miss Western Arkansas Pageant at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. For more…
by - January 29, 2013 2:47 pm
Valentine Movie Night “Roman Holiday” February 9 King Opera House- Van Buren Valentine Movie night at the King Opera House. “Roman Holiday” will be playing. Show starts at 7…
by - January 29, 2013 2:44 pm
Lillian McConnell Lecture History of Quilting in America Lecture Sunday Feb. 3 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibition dates: Feb 3 – 22 Lillian McConnell’s Lecture: “History of…
by - January 29, 2013 2:43 pm
The Oohs Aahs of Dance with Steve & Vivian Griffith Center For Art & Education – Van Buren February 3 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Ooh and Aahs…
by - January 29, 2013 1:08 pm
Charter schools in Arkansas, once ranked as the 17th best in the nation, have dropped eight places, according to a study released Wednesday (Jan. 29) by the National Alliance for…
by - January 29, 2013 12:56 pm
Walmart Stores across the country began limiting the sale of ammunition to three boxes per customer per day as consumer demand as outpaced supplies in recent weeks. "We instituted this…
by - January 29, 2013 11:04 am
Arkansas landed its first official "superproject" as Big River Steel announced plans to construct a $1.1 billion-plus steel mill in Mississippi County near Osceola. The mill will employ 525 workers…
