by - August 21, 2014 11:01 am
FREE End of Summer Concert Series with Ultra Suede
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville, AR 72764 September 30 at 6:30 pm
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by - August 21, 2014 10:58 am
Free End of Summer Concert Series with JMBand of NWA
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville, AR 72764 September 16 at 6:30 pm FREE to all. Lawn chairs and picnics are welcomed
by - August 21, 2014 9:57 am
Family Dollar rejects Dollar General offer
Dollar General has been jilted by Family Dollar as the discounter has opted to hold firm with Dollar Tree’s $8.5 billion deal. Family Dollar’s board cites “significant antitrust issues” related…
by - August 21, 2014 9:14 am
Nate Steel Rolls Out Lengthy AG Legislative Agenda (UPDATED)
Democratic Attorney General candidate Nate Steel rolled out a lengthy legislative agenda to address prison overcrowding and said he plans to introduce the seven-point plan if elected to the state’s…
by - August 21, 2014 8:52 am
Pets Alive
Pets Alive Northwest Arkansas will host Nathan Winograd, well-known animal rights activist, as he brings his No Kill Is Love National Tour to Northwest Arkansas on Saturday, August 23, from…
by - August 20, 2014 11:11 pm
PetSmart exploring possible sale of the company
Pet specialty retailer PetSmart announced this week that it has been working with J.P. Morgan Securities and law firm Wachell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to explore several alternatives to increase…
by - August 20, 2014 10:23 pm
Horses for Healing seeks volunteers
Horses for Healing (HFH) seeks volunteers across Northwest Arkansas to help make a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs across the region. HFH’s next session begins…
by - August 20, 2014 10:10 pm
Target’s troubles continue with missed earnings, lower guidance
Target’s new CEO Brian Cornell has his work cut out for him amid sagging profits some 62% lower than a year ago in the recent quarter and weaker earnings forecasts…
by - August 20, 2014 9:38 pm
Immigration, budget cuts hot topics at Womack town hall meeting
Immigration, the federal budget and national defense were among the most discussed topics Wednesday (Aug. 20) at a town hall event held by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, at the…
by - August 20, 2014 6:59 pm
Lottery Commission Closing Springdale Claims Center, 2 Others
The Arkansas Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to close its three regional claim centers in Springdale, Jonesboro and Camden, a move it expects will save roughly $381,000 annually. The commission said…
by - August 20, 2014 6:51 pm
America’s Car Mart Navigating Competitive Environment
Net income dipped slightly from one year ago for Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart as the “buy here, pay here” used car dealer chain continued to navigate a highly competitive environment. Car-Mart…
by - August 20, 2014 6:39 pm
Tyson again extends the Hillshire tender deadline
Tyson Foods has again extended the period for its tender offer to buy Hillshire Brands at $63 per share. The new deadline is Aug. 26, and was extended as the…
by - August 20, 2014 6:30 pm
Car-Mart reports dip in quarterly income on higher revenue
America’s Car-Mart management says its work to stem the onslaught on competition is paying off as the buy here, pay here used car company posted quarterly revenue of $127.376 million,…
by - August 20, 2014 5:52 pm
Lottery Commission to close offices in Springdale, Camden, Jonesboro
The Arkansas Lottery Commission voted Wednesday (Aug. 20) to close its three regional claim centers in Springdale, Jonesboro and Camden, a savings measure expected to free as much as $381,000…
by - August 20, 2014 5:51 pm
Mitt Romney endorses Hutchinson in Arkansas gubernatorial race
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee paid a visit to Northeast Arkansas, endorsing fellow Republican Asa Hutchinson in this year’s gubernatorial election. During an afternoon press conference at the Arkansas State…
by - August 20, 2014 5:34 pm
Arvest files suit against former bank president Dennis Smiley
Arvest Bank filed suit against its former bank president, H. Dennis Smiley Jr., his wife Cynthia and their business interest, Design for the Home LLC. The complaint filed Monday (Aug….
by - August 20, 2014 5:22 pm
Opposition noted to effort to abolish Arkansas Lt. Governor’s office
A majority of legislators from Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith who responded The City Wire’s question about the future of the Lt. Governor’s office oppose an existing proposal to do…
by - August 20, 2014 5:19 pm
AG McDaniel Talks Grain Controversy, EPA, Lt. Governor Proposal
The possible issues involving a commodities dealer being investigated by federal and state agencies are a “travesty and tragedy,” Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday. McDaniel spoke to members…
by - August 20, 2014 5:15 pm
Opposition Noted To Effort To Abolish Arkansas Lt. Governor’s Office
From Ryan Saylor with our content partner, The City Wire: A majority of legislators from Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith who responded The City Wire’s question about the future of…
by - August 20, 2014 4:46 pm
Mitt Romney Endorses Asa Hutchinson In Jonesboro
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee paid a visit to Northeast Arkansas, endorsing fellow Republican Asa Hutchinson in this year’s gubernatorial election. During an afternoon press conference at the Arkansas State…