by - July 17, 2014 8:34 pm
Arkansas Tourism Tax Collections Up 6.5%
On the strength of a record March and April, collections of Arkansas’ two percent tourism tax are up more than six percent for the year.
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by - July 17, 2014 7:53 pm
Simmons, Home BancShares post positive second quarter numbers
The second quarter was kind to Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. and Conway-based Home BancShares Inc., with Simmons posting results that beat estimates and Home BancShares – the parent…
by - July 17, 2014 6:29 pm
Startups To Watch: It’s a busy summer for baby food, video games
It’s shaping up to be a busy summer for two entrepreneurs – one a recent high school graduate – pushing baby food and video games. Fran Free, CEO and founder…
by - July 17, 2014 6:16 pm
I-49 a focus for Congressional candidates Witt, Westerman
The two men battling to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, in Congress next year tackled the topic of infrastructure in separate interviews Thursday (July 17), just two days after…
by - July 17, 2014 5:49 pm
Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith airports continue to see traffic gains
Arkansas commercial airport trends that began early in 2014 have continued through June, with traffic increases in Northwest Arkansas (XNA) and Fort Smith and enplanement declines in Little Rock. Travelers…
by - July 17, 2014 2:46 pm
Former UAMS-Northwest Exec to Lead Washington Regional Foundation
Tim Hudson has been named executive director of the nonprofit organization associated with Washington Regional Medical System.
by - July 17, 2014 2:39 pm
Cargill eliminates growth-promoting antibiotics from turkey production
Cargill Meat Solutions said its Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms are the first major turkey brands to remove growth-promoting antibiotics from all turkeys across the independent farms they work…
by - July 17, 2014 1:21 pm
Poultry Federation honors Michael Kidd, department head at University of Arkansas
The Poultry Federation has named Michael Kidd as its 2014 Industry Leader of Year. Kidd is the director of the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science and head of the…
by - July 17, 2014 1:13 pm
Pryor Agrees To Fayetteville Debate
Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor has agreed to a one-on-one debate with his Republican rival, Cong. Tom Cotton, in Fayetteville on October 14 at the University of Arkansas. The debate is…
by - July 17, 2014 11:18 am
TeleTech Adds Second Arkansas Location In Jonesboro
A month after announcing a major customer service center in Sherwood, TeleTech Holdings said it would add a new operation in Jonesboro, taking space in a vacated call center building…
by - July 17, 2014 11:13 am
Home BancShares Posts Record Second Quarter Profits
Home BancShares Inc. on Thursday reported record second quarter earnings, easily beating a year ago profits and matching Wall Street expectations to the penny. For the period ended June 30,…
by - July 17, 2014 10:21 am
Calling All Songwriters!
Wann up your writing game? Join Lo-Fi on August 16th for a Songwriting Master Class 12 pm – 4:30 pm at Mermaid's in Fayetteville, AR See Lo-Fi in concert at 7…
by - July 17, 2014 9:41 am
TeleTech to open Jonesboro center, create up to 600 jobs
Denver-based TeleTech Holdings announced Thursday (July 17) it will open a call center in Jonesboro that will initially employ 150 but could expand up to 600 jobs. The center will…
by - July 17, 2014 9:34 am
Arvest Report: Economic optimism up among wealthier, more educated
Consumers in Arkansas are not as optimistic as their neighbors in Missouri or Oklahoma and the there is division in sentiment within the Natural State as well, according to the…
by - July 17, 2014 9:00 am
Arvest Survey: Arkansas Consumers Not Confident in Economy
Consumer sentiment in Arkansas is below that of its neighbors, Oklahoma and Missouri, and 15.1 points below that of the nation, according to the inaugural Consumer Sentiment Survey commissioned by Arvest Bank.
by - July 16, 2014 11:05 pm
Local foreclosure market slows from Benton to Sebastian counties
The local foreclosure markets in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro areas continue to slow with fewer filings each month following a national trend. Throughout the first half of…
by - July 16, 2014 7:58 pm
SEUSSICAL JR.
by - July 16, 2014 7:51 pm
SEUSSICAL JR.
BENTONVILLE, AR – Trike Theatre is proud to bring you the Third Annual Youth Summer Musical extravaganza, SEUSSICAL JR. where 30 young performers (grades 7th-12th) will portray some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters like, Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and many more! Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton’s challenge is twofold – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! SEUSSICAL JR. is inspiring entertainment and great fun! Seussical Jr. performances are Friday, July 25 at 7pm and Saturday, July 26th at 2pm at Arend Arts Center, 1901 SE J Street, Bentonville. Tickets are $12 and $10. Purchase tickets at, www.triketheatre.org
by - July 16, 2014 6:02 pm
Co-packer, gourmet food business House of Webster celebrates 80 years
Tucked away in eastern Rogers near downtown, the House of Webster has quietly provided gourmet specialty food items since 1934. While its brands of jams, baking mixes found local favor,…
by - July 16, 2014 5:34 pm
Springdale utility move to be first public CNG use in Northwest Arkansas
An agreement Wednesday (July 16) by the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission to buy two compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks is proof that efforts by Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, the…