by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Former Walmart Exec Drops Law Suit Against Ex-Wife
John Ryan has dropped the $20 million suit against his former wife and Fayetteville attorney Doug Gramling.
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by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Opposition Forming to Elm Springs Wind Farm
While city officials are giddy that such a big-ticket item might be coming to town, some property owners arent.
by - March 2, 2015 12:00 am
Chick-fil-A Revenue Still Climbing in Fayetteville
The restaurants two standalone locations took in a combined $8.62 million in revenue for fiscal year 2014.
by - March 1, 2015 8:01 pm
Volunteers needed for the Illinois River Watershed riparian project
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will plant native trees along creeks and streams in the Illinois River Watershed of Northwest Arkansas as part of its annual riparian project slated for…
by - March 1, 2015 6:25 pm
Renewing Oaklawn: There’s more than one way to race
Eric Jackson, the longtime general manager of Oaklawn Park at Hot Springs, vividly remembers that trip across the Chesapeake Bay more than 17 years ago. It was February 1998, and…
by - March 1, 2015 5:48 pm
Arkansas Legislature to focus on diverse issues during the eighth week
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 5:39 pm
Our frontier heritage and white privilege
An academic approach to heritage begins with the understanding that “heritage” is not equivalent to history or historical facts. Rather, heritage is an appropriation of the past that is used…
by - March 1, 2015 5:15 pm
A death penalty alternative
This past week, retired Circuit Judge David Burnett, now state Senator David Burnett, D-Osceola, let his temper get the best of him. He openly castigated a remark made by one…
by - March 1, 2015 9:25 am
Lawmakers Want Transparency, Accountability In Criminal Justice Reform
With state lawmakers gearing up for a continuation of their debate over changes to the state’s prison system, sentencing guidelines, and parole and probation protocol, there is a push for…
by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
by - March 1, 2015 7:12 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Parts Sales Tax Exemption Heads To Committee
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. MANUFACTURING…
by - March 1, 2015 12:16 am
Legislature To Focus On Diverse Issues In Week 8
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 12:10 am
Highway Bill ‘On Hold,’ Sponsor Hopes For Compromise
The sponsor of a bill that would dedicate $2.8 billion in general revenues over 10 years to highways hopes to find a compromise after placing it “on hold” because of…
by - March 1, 2015 12:02 am
Wal-Mart Exec Says Retailer Still Committed To U.S Manufacturing Push
There have been many executive changes at Wal-Mart Stores in recent months, including a new management team at the retailer’s mammoth U.S. division. And while some say all has seemed…
by - February 28, 2015 9:48 pm
5th Annual Kent Rylee Automotive Solutions Spring Car Benefiting the Lion’s Club of Rogers!
Mark Your Calendars! Kent Rylee Automotive Solutions is having our 5th Annual Spring Car Show on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 benefiting the Lion's Club of Rogers. Trophies will be awarded…
by - February 28, 2015 5:26 pm
Rogers-Lowell Chamber braves cold weather to hold banquet
Awards, highlights from 2014 and a chat with University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long were key features during the 93rd Annual Rogers/Lowell Area Chamber of…
by - February 28, 2015 3:24 pm
THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA
The Classics Come to Life With The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza Trike Theatre, NWA’s Professional Theatre for Youth, brings you a real classic – classic, Greek mythology, that is! This play…
by - February 28, 2015 3:19 pm
THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OLYMPIAGANZA
The Classics Come to Life With The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza Trike Theatre, NWA’s Professional Theatre for Youth, brings you a real classic – classic, Greek mythology, that is! This play…
by - February 28, 2015 12:05 pm
Gen. Wesley Clark: Remember Rwanda, Arm Ukraine
Editor’s note: Retired General Wesley K. Clark, a former supreme commander of NATO, led alliance military forces in the Kosovo War. He is a senior fellow at the Burkle Center…
by - February 28, 2015 11:42 am
Congressional Recap: Late-night Homeland Security Vote Brings Drama
Congress returned this past week from a President’s Day recess to deal with several issues, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security and a veto from President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL pipeline.