by - December 3, 2012 10:55 am
The benefits of ‘Vendorville’
Years from now when they write the story of Northwest Arkansas’s economic boom, research will show that it was ignited by folks we have come to know as “the vendors.” Consumer…
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by - December 3, 2012 10:19 am
Walton Arts Center’s history reflected in ‘20 Years’ exhibit
FAYETTEVILLE — Twenty boxes illustrate and celebrate the first two decades of the Walton Arts Center. Collectively, they are “20 Years,” an art installation exhibit by Kathy Thompson, an artist,…
by - December 3, 2012 8:54 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club Lost Bridge at Beaver Lake
Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza). GPS Location: More Info: This is a moderate 5+ mile loop…
by - December 3, 2012 8:53 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club TrailBlazers General Meeting
Meet Location: See below for special meeting location. GPS Location: More Info: TrailBlazers will meet at River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, for our general meeting. Our program…
by - December 3, 2012 8:50 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club Sam’s Throne
Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza). GPS Location: More Info: This is one of the premier climbing…
by - December 3, 2012 8:49 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club Redding Loop
Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across the street from Cloverleaf Plaza). GPS Location: More Info: This 6-mile hike, rated moderate, begins near…
by - December 3, 2012 8:46 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club River Valley Nature Center Trails
How about a brisk walk in the woods after the long holiday break? We will hike about 3-4 miles and go to the amphitheater that overlooks the airport. Meet in…
by - December 3, 2012 8:43 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club Vista Trail at Lake Ouachita
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 Meet Time: 8:00 AM Sign Up Event: Vista Trail at Lake Ouachita Meet Location: Location B – Central Mall parking lot between Sears and First National…
by - December 3, 2012 8:40 am
TrailBlazers Hiking Club Lake Fort Smith State Park
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 Meet Time: 1:00 PM Sign Up Event: Lake Fort Smith State Park Meet Location: Location A – CV’s Grocery Store, 2805 Alma Hwy, Van Buren (across…
by - December 2, 2012 8:38 pm
Retailers must put out fires in Bangladesh factories
The fire at Bangladesh’s Tazreen garment factory might not have killed more than 100 people if the facility had had half as many fire escapes as there have been evasions…
by - December 2, 2012 7:20 pm
Management changes on tap at First Federal Bank
First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. recently named Christopher M. Wewers as president of both the holding company and bank. This management move is effective upon regulator approval, according to…
by - December 2, 2012 4:57 pm
A Christmas lament
We’re busy people, you and me. With responsibilities and schedules constantly starring us in the face, we don’t have time to consider the implications of life, either the serious or…
by - December 1, 2012 8:18 pm
‘Brilliant’ students engage in BEST robotics event
They were loud, energetic, quick to break out in a dance move, intense and young, but also, as John Martini noted, “brilliant.” They were the 35 teams of students who…
by - December 1, 2012 8:35 am
Northwest Health System Signs Agreement with Humana
Contract intended to give Medicare members more options.
by - November 30, 2012 8:00 pm
Northwest Health System Signs deal with Humana
Northwest Health System is now an in-network provider of medical care to Medicare Advantage members enrolled in plans offered by Humana Inc. The health provider said Friday (Nov. 30) that…
by - November 30, 2012 7:48 pm
Walton Arts Center receives grant from National Endowment of the Arts
Walton Arts Center has received a $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for the programming of the 2013 Artosphere Arts + Nature Festival. Walton Arts Center is…
by - November 30, 2012 6:35 pm
Trucking industry holds first summit on natural gas usage
ARLINGTON, VA. — The second day of the Natural Gas and Trucking summit here began with a presentation on the politics of natural gas from U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb.,…
by - November 30, 2012 4:18 pm
Womack seeks subcommittee post to aid 188th
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, says Arkansas’ Congressional delegation and community leaders in the Fort Smith area will have to work hard to stop the “pure political decisions” behind an…
by - November 30, 2012 4:01 pm
artinfusion/ The End of the World
Friday, December 21, 8 to 11 pm Artinfusion Event | The End of the World Celebrating one of the oldest holidays known to mankind, artinfusion will boldly fly in the…
by - November 30, 2012 3:41 pm
Heart Ball
Event to be held in Rogers by the American Heart Association…details TBA.