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Arkansas home sales strong through May

Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets during the first five months of 2013 are up more than 10%, and the value of homes sold are up more than 15%,…

Federal COINS Act could remove $1 paper bill

Legislation introduced earlier this month in the U.S. Senate could make your pocket jingle with more change and save taxpayers big bucks. S. 1105, better known as the Currency Optimization,…

Home Bancshares buys Liberty Bank in $280 million deal

Conway-based Home Bancshares, parent company of Centennial Bank, will acquire Jonesboro-based Liberty Bancshares in a deal that will give the merged financial institution a statewide footprint of 92 branches and…

Arkansans react to Obama’s climate plan

In a Monday speech at Georgetown University, President Barack Obama gave a preview of forthcoming major initiatives to address climate change and environmental concerns. The President is expected to unveil…

Van Buren committee offers facility ideas

Bike lanes. An indoor pool. Splash pads. These are just a few of the ideas that were discussed Monday (June 24) as the new Van Buren Parks and Recreation Committee…

Sparks, Summit parent company in proxy fight

New York City-based Glenview Capital Management turned up the heat Tuesday (June 25) as it called for all new board members of Health Management Associates, the parent company of Sparks…

‘Caretakers’ bring public service mindset to Oark

The rural, scenic road delivers the traveler through several switchbacks and deer crossing signs into a haven; a refuge, if you will, where a modern soul may escape the buzzing…

High on Jesus

Let’s fire this sucker up with a question for the Christians out there. What was your take on Nik Wallenda’s constant pleading for Jesus’ protection and grace and wind-calming abilities…

Higher fees and coupons to boost Sam’s Club profits

Sam’s Club, often seen as a hidden gem inside the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. mega corporation, is working fast and furious to raise revenue amid a competitive warehouse club channel that…

Arkansas’ Congressmen want Snowden back in U.S.

All six members of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation believe former CIA analyst Edward Snowden should be returned to the U.S. and prosecuted for leaking classified government information. Snowden, 29, leaked top…

XNA to again see daily flights to Los Angeles

Northwest Arkansas business and leisure travelers will soon have another way to see the world as American Airlines is adding non-stop flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles…

Beebe announces 38 board, commission appointments

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (June 24) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Charlotte Bradley, Hope, reappointed to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas….

Heaven’s Babies

A new support group for families experiencing the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or in the newborn period. The support group meets at 6:00 pm on the second…

Politicians debate parole problem, Planned Parenthood

The politics of parole, Planned Parenthood, and the election process were on full display on Sunday morning’s Capitol View program on KARK Ch. 4. State Sen. David Sanders, R-Little Rock,…

Declines seen in regional, state tourism tax revenue

Tourism-related tax collections are down in Fort Smith and Van Buren, with a statewide tourism tax down 0.11% for the first quarter of 2013. However, real spending on travel and…

Suppliers face audit pressures from big box retailers

Retailers and their third-party auditing firms continue to scour payment records of their product and service suppliers in pursuit of more than $1 billion annually – a practice that has…

Logan County recovering from 2008 hit

Unlike most counties across the state, when the Great Recession hit, Logan County took a one-two punch to the gut. Not only was the recession crippling to the region's economy,…

Savings efforts among consumers remain weak

Fewer than one in four Americans (24%) have enough savings to cover at least six months of expenses, according to new research from Bankrate.com. Exactly half have less than three…

“1st Sunday Breakfast Ministry” Fundraiser

"1st Sunday Breakfast Ministry" Fundraiser The 1st Sunday Breakfast Ministry of Mission United Methodist Church invites you to a fun-filled, energetic Zumba dance fitness event! Come enjoy a morning of…

Coca Cola history poured out at Clayton House

Clayton Conversations: "A Sweet 100-Plus Years: History of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Fort Smith" took place Sunday (June 23) at the Clayton House. A standing room only crowd enjoyed Coke floats and…