by - August 10, 2012 3:05 pm
The Arkansas Department of Education has named 19 public schools as 2011 Exemplary Schools. According to the ADE, exemplary schools are those demonstrating high student academic performance, schools with large…
by - August 10, 2012 2:41 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Friday (Aug. 10) the following judicial appointment and appointments to boards and commissions: LeAnne Daniel, Glenwood, as Pike County District Judge. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2012….
by - August 10, 2012 2:20 pm
A proposed rule requiring automakers to double their average fuel economy by 2025 is unrealistic and stemmed from a secret deal favoring companies receiving U.S. government bailouts, according to a…
by - August 10, 2012 2:06 pm
The U.S. government’s budget deficit narrowed in July, as spending dropped by 11.9 percent from a year earlier and some payments were accelerated to the previous month for calendar-related reasons….
by - August 10, 2012 1:18 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. won a legal appeal Aug. 9 brought by a crew of New Jersey store janitors seeking compensation for unpaid overtime and civil damages from false imprisonment claims…
by - August 10, 2012 9:21 am
Democratic candidate in the 2nd District is charged with driving while intoxicated.
by - August 9, 2012 11:55 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Since moving to Arkansas from Washington, D.C., I’ve learned that people here are nice. An example: Dudes here make eye contact with one another all the time, and it…
by - August 9, 2012 7:38 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Michael Baker would like to say he started his Houndstooth Clothing Co. with a well-thought-out business plan and an entrepreneurial bent. But the truth is that he would have…
by - August 9, 2012 5:59 pm
The financial struggles at Van Buren-based USA Truck are likely to continue and another attempt could be made to buy out the company, according to Alex Gray, founder of Grayvest…
by - August 9, 2012 4:21 pm
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign the labor market may keep improving after hiring picked up in July. Jobless claims unexpectedly dropped by 6,000 to…
by - August 9, 2012 3:50 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Young Caroline Solloway’s rendering for a Keep Fayetteville Beautiful logo was picked from among 45 entrants in a recent contest to determine a signature design for the local beautification…
by - August 9, 2012 3:19 pm
Shelle Mitchell was busy. She was working full-time at Wal-Mart’s corporate office and enjoying a somewhat hectic life with three young daughters and a devoted husband as she approached her…
by - August 9, 2012 3:09 pm
Henkel Consumer Goods is spearheading a project this summer to give students in Arkansas and Ireland a taste of what it is like to work in long-distance collaboration for a…
by - August 9, 2012 2:56 pm
In addition to nationally touring acts, the UARK Bowl Fall Comedy season includes Stand-Up Open Mic every Wednesday (8pm). Hosted by local comedians of the Comedy Collective Comedians of NWA,…
by - August 9, 2012 2:54 pm
Phunbags Comedy Improv is NWA’s only short-form comedy improv troupe creating on-the-spot, in-the-moment gut-bustin’ comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. They will perform on October 13 (8pm). Tickets are $5. The…
by - August 9, 2012 2:54 pm
Phunbags Comedy Improv is NWA’s only short-form comedy improv troupe creating on-the-spot, in-the-moment gut-bustin’ comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. They will perform on September 15 and October 13 (8pm). Tickets are…
by - August 9, 2012 2:52 pm
Comedians NWA: Fools on Parade is a Stand-Up Comedy Collective comprised of revolving stand-up comedians from the Northwest Arkansas area. In addition to hosting the Fall Wednesday Stand-Up Open Mic Nights,…
by - August 9, 2012 2:51 pm
Headlining comedian Dave Waite and featured opener Jason Thompson will be performing at the UARK Bowl October 18 & 19. There will be one performance on Thursday, 10/18 (8pm) and two performances on…
by - August 9, 2012 2:50 pm
Headlining comedian Mike Stanley and featured opener Joe Kilgallon will be performing at the UARK Bowl October 11 & 12. There will be one performance on Thursday, 10/11 (8pm) and two performances on…
by - August 9, 2012 2:48 pm
Bobcat Goldthwait, legendary American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film and television director will be performing at the UARK Bowl August 30 & 31. There will be one performance on Thursday, 8/30 (8pm)…
