by - June 26, 2012 11:29 am
ASAP tows drunk drivers and their cars
Shawn Villines, part owner of Tim’s Auto Body in Van Buren, Ark., started ASAP Towing as a response to an accident he worked “several months ago.” “The whole thing started…
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by - June 26, 2012 11:01 am
Arvest Bank Finalizes Purchase of Union Bank Branches
Kansas City branch network increases to 18.
by - June 26, 2012 10:46 am
Entrée NWA: Basil’s
ROGERS — A few weeks ago, I took the greatest risk yet for this column. I invited my mother-in-law out to lunch. What I had going for me: I have provided…
by - June 26, 2012 8:37 am
Fayetteville architectural firm nets two more AIA awards
The Gulf States Region of the American Institute of Architects awarded two 2012 Honor Awards to Marlon Blackwell Architect, of Fayetteville, for the Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion at the Indianapolis…
by - June 25, 2012 11:31 pm
Wal-Mart clears rezoning hurdle in Bella Vista
For more than one hour Bella Vista residents poured out their hearts begging their city council members to take more time to consider traffic, safety and convenience issues regarding a…
by - June 25, 2012 11:15 pm
Emmy Award is secondary to former judge’s mission
FAYETTEVILLE — Mary Ann Gunn took some quiet time on her back porch Monday (June 25) to let it sink in. She’d been home less than 24 hours from California, where…
by - June 25, 2012 4:52 pm
Heuer graduates from Arkansas Leadership
Joy L. Heuer, manager of Fayetteville's Chamber of Commerce Leadership and greeNWAy Initiative, recently became a graduate of the "State Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Arkansas Class VI". Leadership Arkansas is…
by - June 25, 2012 4:24 pm
Seedling films bring nature into view
BENTONVILLE — A screening of short nature films dubbed Seedling Local Shorts will help round out activities taking place Thursday (June 28) during Journey into the Wild, an “Art Night…
by - June 25, 2012 2:48 pm
Federal agency overseeing regulators shrinks
BLOOMBERG — As the U.S. government’s regulatory bureaucracy has ballooned, one agency has been left behind: The office that oversees the regulators themselves. The BGOV (Bloomberg Government) Barometer shows the…
by - June 25, 2012 1:24 pm
Survey: Consumer savings slip
More Americans are saving less than a year ago amid fewer concerns over consumer debt, according to new survey by Bankrate.com. This month, 49% of consumers don’t have enough emergency…
by - June 25, 2012 1:11 pm
Fort Smith companies behind ‘American Airgunner’ show
The effort of two Fort Smith-based companies will soon be on television. The effort of two Fort Smith-based companies will soon be on television.The effort of two Fort Smith-based companies…
by - June 25, 2012 12:57 pm
Severance tax revenue shows steady growth
As Arkansas’ natural gas industry continues to mature, severance tax revenue has steadily increased each year since the Legislature raised the levy on natural gas production in 2009, according to…
by - June 25, 2012 12:40 pm
Baldor to pay $2 million fine; disputes allegations
Baldor Electric Co. has agreed to pay a $2 million fine and implement new hiring practices under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor, but the company disputes the…
by - June 25, 2012 12:31 pm
Phunbags Comedy Improv
Laugh it up with Phunbags Comedy Improv. NWA's only short form comedy improv company using audience participation and suggestions to create on the spot comedy! Doors open at 7.30; 8pm…
by - June 25, 2012 12:28 pm
Peggy The Pint Sized Pirate
It's a FREE SHOW at Arts Live Theatre! Come and join the fun! FREE SHOW! Arts Live Theatre Summer Theatre Conservatory presents PEGGY THE PINT SIZED PIRATE! Thursday, June 28,…
by - June 25, 2012 10:47 am
Record water usage amid dry conditions
It’s no secret that when the mercury rises, so does water and electricity usage as people try to keep their landscaping alive and their homes cool. But this year usage…
by - June 24, 2012 6:57 pm
A simple concern
There during Thursday’s (June 21) taping of The City Wire show were two examples of what we likely could use more of in Little Rock. Sen. Jake Files, a Republican…
by - June 24, 2012 6:56 pm
Back to basics?
Conventional wisdom has it that Congressional hearings rarely shed new light and devolve quickly into a stream of sound bites that members can use in their re- election campaigns. By…
by - June 24, 2012 5:35 pm
Art sells so art therapy can resume at Youth Bridge
FAYETTEVILLE — The art was on display under a tent on the lawn, co-host Dr. Hershey Garner was at his post serving drinks in what’s now been dubbed Hershey’s Bar…
by - June 23, 2012 10:12 pm
Luckinbill shares talent with those back home
FAYETTEVILLE — The theater is half dark, the curtain is drawn, and the actors are awaiting their entrance. He sits quietly, but the anticipation builds, as he wonders what’s going to…