by - June 17, 2013 11:58 am
With the exception of Fort Smith, five of the six metro areas covered in the Little Rock Zone of the Federal Reserve’s St. Louis District showed improvement or flatline stability…
by - June 17, 2013 11:45 am
Mercy officials provided details Monday (June 17) on the $42 million Orthopedic Hospital in Fort Smith that should be completed by October 2014 and could add to up to 100…
by - June 17, 2013 10:32 am
Over the past decade, attendance at Walton Arts Center has grown nearly 60%. We host Broadway, classical music, children’ programming and other arts events that are generally only seen in…
by - June 16, 2013 12:54 pm
It took just four hours for Jim Long, a real estate agent with Crye-Leike In Bentonville, to sell one of his listings in May. “I also had another listing go…
by - June 16, 2013 12:46 pm
The news this week of the December 2013 retirement of Paul Harvel as the CEO of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce reflected this outgoing executive’s niche for planning….
by - June 16, 2013 12:28 pm
Animated conversation, unique flavors and savoring a warm summer night were just the main course. Wine lovers and food aficionados met at a rich culinary crossroad Saturday evening at the…
by - June 15, 2013 9:40 pm
Arkansas Democrats gathered at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on Saturday (June 15) to raise funds, rally and prepare for next year's highly anticipated election, which will see…
by - June 15, 2013 5:24 pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter mutually endorsed each other and promised to work jointly to create more jobs in Arkansas if elected. Ross, a…
by - June 15, 2013 2:35 pm
As an introductory event prior to the June 29 opening of “Angels and Tomboys: Girlhood in 19th-Century American Art,” about 75 people gathered at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art…
by - June 14, 2013 3:37 pm
U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin L. Setser revoked the bond of Brandon Barber on Friday, and ordered the former Northwest Arkansas developer to jail to await trial.
by - June 14, 2013 9:52 am
Visa USA Inc. sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in New York federal court on Wednesday (June 13) in a bid to block the retail giant from pursuing more damages after opting…
by - June 14, 2013 8:35 am
The Amazeum will be built on land near the entrance to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Northeast J Street in Bentonville.
by - June 13, 2013 4:37 pm
Northwest Arkansas continues to be a great place to live, according to civic leader Dick Trammel, who said Thursday, “It’s almost like every day is Christmas.” That was the shared…
by - June 13, 2013 4:18 pm
Taylor Alsenay was just a teenager when he participated in the first Remember the Removal bike ride in 1984. He continues the tradition this year as he is a ride…
by - June 13, 2013 2:44 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 2:43 pm
Auto sales across the country have been rising consistently for more than two years and major shifts in consumer preferences have forced suppliers like Superior Industries to retool its two…
by - June 13, 2013 2:36 pm
A new poll on immigration shows strong support for federal reforms and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in Arkansas. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) on…
by - June 13, 2013 2:26 pm
With not as many service points as other regional airports, the severe weather during May was a cause in Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic declining almost 3% in May. Traffic…
by - June 13, 2013 10:54 am
Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive up retail sales in May. The National Retail Federation reports May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6% (seasonally adjusted)…
by - June 13, 2013 12:11 am
Foreclosure filings across the state and region bounced higher in May as lenders continue to release the backlog of properties held up from litigation that was resolved over a year…
