by - April 1, 2015 3:16 pm
Don’t Dress for Dinner
THURSDAY GALA OPENING * April 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. EVENING SHOWS at 7:30 p.m. * April 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, & 18 (Patrons may be seated after 6:45…
Fort Smith
by - April 1, 2015 1:35 pm
Former U.S. Rep. Hammerschmidt has died (Updated)
Former U.S. Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt, the long-time and popular Congressman of Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District and one of only two Republicans to defeat Bill Clinton in an election, has…
by - April 1, 2015 11:46 am
Gov. Hutchinson wants amendments on ‘religious freedom’ bill (Updated)
Amidst a national backlash and pressure from corporations and special interest groups, Gov. Asa Hutchinson offered a compromise on HB 1228 – a bill that some championed as supportive of…
by - March 31, 2015 10:48 pm
Hutchinson has controversial HB 1228, business officials ask him to veto
On a day when renewed opposition from the state’s business community implored Gov. Asa Hutchinson to stop HB 1228, a bill dubbed the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” the Arkansas House…
by - March 31, 2015 5:02 pm
Arkansas home sales rebound in February, up 2.44% year-to-date
Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets were up 5.78% in February after falling 2.5% in January, and the number of homes sold during the first two months of 2015…
by - March 31, 2015 3:52 pm
Tyson reached preliminary settlement on overtime wages in Kansas plant
Tyson Foods and workers at its Emporia, Kan., beef packing facility have reached a preliminary settlement regarding overtime pay dating back to 2006, according to federal court records. The meat…
by - March 31, 2015 3:46 pm
Organizers say Steel Horse Rally ready to ‘Thunder Through The Valley’
Four charities, a “Thunder Through The Valley” parade in downtown Fort Smith and potentially 5,000 motorcyclists are expected to be part of the inaugural Steel Horse Rally now just a…
by - March 31, 2015 2:33 pm
Startup Junkie hits entrepreneurs with ‘Shark’ questions, refine ideas
Jeff Amerine describes himself as a startup junkie, hence the name of his consulting firm on the square in Fayetteville – Startup Junkie Consulting. Simply put, the business, which includes…
by - March 31, 2015 12:36 pm
UA honors Dillard, Hunt as 2015 ‘Chancellor’s Medal’ recipients
Alumnus William T. Dillard II and philanthropist Johnelle DeBusk Hunt will be recognized as Chancellor’s Medal recipients at the University of Arkansas Towers of Old Main event on April 10….
by - March 30, 2015 8:21 pm
Arkansas’ $5.2 billion budget unveiled, $40 million ‘earmarks’ criticized
A nearly $5.2 billion proposed state budget was unveiled Monday morning as lawmakers and state officials begin the arduous task for negotiations this week. The Joint Budget Committee turned in…
by - March 30, 2015 8:13 pm
Businesses weigh options, reactions on controversial legislation
Arkansas lawmakers and Gov. Asa Hutchinson are on track – as were their counterparts in Indiana – to go against concerns of large employers and influential businesses like Wal-Mart Stores,…
by - March 30, 2015 7:42 pm
Controversial ‘religious freedom’ bill moves forward in House committee
Amendments to a bill that would prevent state actions that “substantially burden a person’s right to exercise of religion” passed the House Judiciary Committee Monday despite a heavy presence of…
by - March 30, 2015 6:00 pm
Man sentenced who stole more than $272,000 from Southside Band
The man who stole more than $272,000 from Southside High School band students and their parents and caused the cancellation of a 2012 band trip to Hawaii was sentenced Monday…
by - March 30, 2015 5:07 pm
Conservancy seeks to stabilize ‘Cavanaugh Mound,’ secure the historic site
The discovery of a human bone and continued erosion at a mound in Fort Smith built by Native Americans has caused The Archaeological Conservancy to expedite its plans to stabilize…
by - March 30, 2015 2:50 pm
Survey: Consumers want consistent pricing between online and in-store
Whether online or in-store, 82% of U.S. consumers say they expect a retailer’s prices to be the same when they are shopping, according to a survey of shoppers and 32…
by - March 29, 2015 2:23 pm
A chance for no vetoes
Despite several versions of on-line petitions and even a harsh rebuke from the chairman of the Democratic Party of Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson will not issue a “veto” this session….
by - March 29, 2015 2:07 pm
Session may wind down with budget reviews, religious freedom bill push
The likely last week of this year’s regular legislative session starts Monday with lawmakers facing a boatload of issues and negotiations involving the state’s budget and national pressure over a…
by - March 29, 2015 2:04 pm
New AEDC boss: Rural Arkansas, public-private partnerships part of focus
On Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson officially named Mike Preston as the new executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the state agency charged with recruiting and retaining jobs. Preston…
by - March 27, 2015 11:18 pm
Bankruptcy trustee seeks $25.7 million from Tyson Foods
The bankruptcy trustee of Quantum Foods, a former Tyson Foods customer, is suing the Springdale-based meat company to recover $25.7 million. The trustee claims the money was a preferential debt…
by - March 27, 2015 6:58 pm
Senate OKs controversial ‘religious freedom’ law, Gov. Hutchinson to sign it
A bill that supporters say will protect religious freedom and opponents say will allow for discrimination easily passed the Arkansas Senate on Friday (March 27). The 35-member body passed House…