by - July 16, 2012 2:44 pm
A worst-in-a-generation drought from Indiana to Arkansas to California is damaging crops and rural economies and threatening to drive food prices to record levels. Agriculture, though a small part of…
by - July 16, 2012 2:28 pm
Retail sales in the U.S. unexpectedly fell for a third month in June as limited employment gains took a toll on consumers. The 0.5% drop followed a 0.2% decrease in…
by - July 16, 2012 1:45 pm
Arkansas lenders who have fantasized about standing up to federal regulators instead of meekly signing a consent order now have a champion.
by - July 16, 2012 12:45 pm
The latest Arkansas Consumer Confidence Report still reflects overall pessimism, but does show improvement in several key areas as residents are feeling more comfortable with their personal finances, job security…
by - July 16, 2012 12:14 pm
Springdale's J.V. Manufacturing, producer of the CRAM-A-LOT line of solid waste and recycling equipment for commercial and industrial applications since 1978, has completed an expansion project at its location on…
by - July 16, 2012 12:04 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is one of 13 state Governors who are asking auto manufacturing chiefs to send them a plan provide the states “a cost-saving measure for states and…
by - July 16, 2012 10:49 am
BENTONVILLE — Plans are moving forward for NorthWest Arkansas Community College to construct a Washington County Instructional Center and for the National Child Protection Training Center’s Southern Region Training Center,…
by - July 16, 2012 10:38 am
BENTONVILLE—A payroll manager will be hired and changing pay period schedules are the two latest procedural changes designed to prevent future late payments from NorthWest Arkansas Community College to the…
by - July 15, 2012 4:21 pm
OKEMAH, Okla. — On Saturday (July 14) — what would have been Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday — thousands of fans made the pilgrimage to Okemah, Okla., to revel in Guthrie’s legacy and…
by - July 15, 2012 9:05 am
Many of us can recall what they wore during a signature event in their lives – but ask a person to identify the nation a favorite dress or pair of…
by - July 15, 2012 8:53 am
Since June 28, the date the Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance or…
by - July 14, 2012 8:27 pm
U.S. Olympians won’t be sporting uniforms “made in America” until the 2014 Winter Games. The U.S. Olympic Committee came under fire from members of Congress for commissioning uniforms that were…
by - July 14, 2012 11:58 am
OKEMAH, Okla. — Folk music is by the folk, about the folk, and for the folk. The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah, Okla., embodied that on Friday (July 13). If…
by - July 14, 2012 2:00 am
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has never felt as close to the coast as it did during the Elizabeth Richardson Center’s July 13 Beach Bingo Bash. Nearly 200 guests crowded into Dickson Street’s…
by - July 13, 2012 5:01 pm
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly declined in July to the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about their finances. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index of consumer…
by - July 13, 2012 4:10 pm
LITTLE ROCK — This city’s World Cheese Dip Championship made Gourmet magazine’s Top 10 list of America’s Best Food Festivals. Roadfood writers Jane and Michael Stern, who penned the June piece…
by - July 13, 2012 3:18 pm
Upcoming event: Creekfest! Opus 3 (flute, clarinet, piano) will be teaming up with Naturally Brass (brass and percussion) to bring a variety of music to Northwest Arkansas, including jazz, pop,…
by - July 13, 2012 2:34 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Veterans of wars and even smaller conflicts want and need to share their experiences, no matter how long ago they served. The Fayetteville Public Library is offering soldiers and…
by - July 13, 2012 2:17 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe today (July 13) announced the following judicial appointment: Sherrel Johnson, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces Stephen Luelf. Beebe…
by - July 13, 2012 2:08 pm
According to jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Award-winning jazz vocalist Gretchen Parlato is "a singer with a deep, almost magical connection to the music.” For tickets, please visit http://www.waltonartscenter.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=7888
