by - July 9, 2013 3:10 pm
Wednesdays in July are a popular day at your branch library. Story Times for all age groups, hands-on science, crafts, snacks, outside speakers, magic shows, ice cream socials, are all…
by - July 9, 2013 1:51 pm
Add one more name to the list of candidates exploring a run for the 4th District Congressional seat should current-U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, decide to challenge U.S. Sen. Mark…
by - July 9, 2013 11:58 am
Most consumers have seen them – restaurants that seem to change names and owners just as customers are starting to get used to the menu and have possibly added the…
by - July 9, 2013 11:48 am
In the latest legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers passed a measure touted as a jobs creator, the New Market Tax Credits. The bill encouraged private sector investment in small businesses, particularly…
by - July 9, 2013 11:18 am
The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. Families and dogs come together on Saturday July 27th from 9am-…
by - July 9, 2013 10:27 am
Political realities that inhibit succession planning could result in uncertain leadership transitions at a state agency that has seen certain and stable leadership since its formation in 1971. Richard Davies,…
by - July 8, 2013 10:22 pm
Supporters of openly carrying firearms in the state of Arkansas were dealt a blow today when Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said a new state law does not permit any such…
by - July 8, 2013 7:55 pm
When you are the world’s larger retailer and the nation’s largest employer just about anything you say becomes news, so choosing your words carefully is always a concern. A couple…
by - July 8, 2013 6:55 pm
The Chester community is offering space for a Yard Sale to benefit their Farmers' Market Pavilion Build Fund. Donate $10 to the build fund and set up your tables in a lovely…
by - July 8, 2013 5:09 pm
Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Federation (TPF) was named the “2013 Industry Leader of the Year” by The Poultry Federation during the 54th Annual Poultry Festival. The award has…
by - July 8, 2013 4:54 pm
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, says the Obama administration’s delay of an employer reporting mandate related to federal health care is a “welcome relief” for businesses, but he views…
by - July 8, 2013 4:07 pm
Hewlett-Packard is laying off around 500 workers in Conway as it streamlines its operations at its three-year old $28 million customer support facility and abroad. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based computer…
by - July 8, 2013 3:50 pm
Building permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $11.859 million in June, down 18.48% from $14.548 million during the same period last year. The number is…
by - July 8, 2013 1:35 pm
House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, made his three selections for the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace board of directors, which rounds out the process for filling the newly created panel. Act…
by - July 8, 2013 1:29 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says the state should undo its constitutional restriction on gay marriage. Speaking at a press conference Monday (July 8) to unveil new state…
by - July 8, 2013 11:35 am
Better pasture conditions have tempered the cattle herd liquidation in the past three weeks after an onslaught of movement between March and June, according to Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University…
by - July 8, 2013 9:07 am
Support your local roller derby league! RVRG will be taking on the ladies from MOKAN July 20th at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Doors open at 4:00; first bout starts…
by - July 7, 2013 7:44 pm
Some people are just lucky. A couple of weeks ago I went to Alaska to attend a meeting of my peers. I had never been to Alaska, so I went…
by - July 7, 2013 7:37 pm
It was not a swift death. But thankfully, a merciful one, albeit by the hand of a federal appointee. Sally Jewell, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, pulled the plug…
by - July 5, 2013 5:55 pm
Texas billionaire Gerald J. Ford plans to purchase the majority ownership in Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank, according to a bank announcement late Friday (July 5). CEO Lunsford Bridges said…
