by - February 10, 2013 2:52 pm
TCW editorial: Bait and switch
Jobs, jobs, jobs. That was the pre-election mantra of these heady Republicans who knew they were within striking distance of capturing the keys to the Arkansas lawmaking engine. It was…
Fort Smith
by - February 10, 2013 10:27 am
Tea and courting tips at the Clayton House
Guests to the Clayton House received a glimpse into Victorian social life on Saturday (Feb. 9) afternoon during the “Social Etiquette for Victorian Valentines.” The party began with a light musical…
by - February 9, 2013 3:30 pm
Medicaid audit contested by DHS
A much-hyped audit of the Arkansas Medicaid program by legislative auditors was delivered on Friday afternoon (Feb. 8) with fewer fireworks than promised. Republican state lawmakers, who pushed for an…
by - February 9, 2013 11:05 am
Mardi Gras gathers history museum supporters
The Fort Smith Museum of History held their largest annual fundraiser, Mardi Gras on Friday (Feb. 8), at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall bringing a feel of New Orleans to…
by - February 8, 2013 8:29 pm
Fayetteville forum addresses campus concealed gun law
Concern over a bill proposed by Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, to allow concealed handguns onto Arkansas campuses pushed the meeting room of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce way past capacity…
by - February 8, 2013 1:05 pm
‘Plodding growth’ predicted for Arkansas economy
Arkansas’ economy in 2013 will create new jobs, but not enough to rebound to pre-recession levels, according to information released Friday (Feb. 8) by the University of Arkansas economist Kathy…
by - February 8, 2013 12:39 pm
Annual impact of Razorback sports hits $153.6 million
In case you were wondering, 5,774 hotel rooms in Northwest Arkansas were occupied by football game attendees during 2012, and 176,957 meals were purchased in area restaurants by those attendees….
by - February 8, 2013 11:35 am
Nine Core Value Event & Sportsmanship Banquet with Special Guest Speaker Keith Jackson Presented by The First Tee
by - February 8, 2013 10:00 am
Fort Smith National Historic Site – Volunteer Speaker Series Presents: Civil War Chaplain Francis Springer’s Life at Fort Smith
On February 23rd at 11:00am and 2:00pm Fort Smith National Historic Site Volunteer Tom Iverson will give a presentation on the life of Civil War Reverend Francis Springer. Springer served…
by - February 8, 2013 9:02 am
Report: U.S. budget future a ‘disturbing portrait’
A list of problems with federal finances was praised by Republican members of Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation, but the lone Democrat in the delegation said the report failed to provide context…
by - February 8, 2013 8:43 am
‘Empty Bowls’ raises money for Backpack program
Rainy weather made for a perfect night for soup on Thursday (Feb. 7), as supporters came out to enjoy some dinner and art at the fourth annual "Empty Bowls" event….
by - February 8, 2013 7:05 am
Conference to feature reformed mob boss
Young conference goers from around the nation will have the opportunity to hear a first-hand account of how one former Mob boss walked away from a life of organized crime…
by - February 7, 2013 10:26 pm
Arvest reports 62% increase in mortgage activity
Arvest Bank on Thursday (Feb. 7) announced that that its operations in 2012 results of originated more than 17,000 mortgage loans – refinance loans and purchase money loans – totaling…
by - February 7, 2013 5:53 pm
The City Wire exec blogs for MD Anderson
It was a day Patricia Brown will never forget — May 10, 2005. That day, she went from living her life to fighting to live after receiving news that stopped…
by - February 7, 2013 5:03 pm
Arkansas legislators form steel caucus
About 30 Arkansas lawmakers announced Thursday (Feb. 7) the formation of the Legislative Steel Caucus, a coalition of government and business leaders hoping to duplicate what the natural gas industry…
by - February 7, 2013 4:39 pm
ATU-Ozark approved for satellite tech center
The Arkansas Department of Career Education on Thursday (Feb. 7) approved a satellite technical center in Clarksville for Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, pending funding approval by the state legislature. ATU-Ozark…
by - February 7, 2013 4:33 pm
Online sales rose 15% during 2012
E-commerce sales rose 15% during 2012 as more consumers and retailers met online in lieu of brick and mortar deals. Online sales posted their strongest annual growth rate since before…
by - February 7, 2013 2:16 pm
Ben Geren aquatic park not a sure thing
Even though the Sebastian County Quorum Court has voted to approve funding for the new Ben Geren Aquatic Center, the project is now teetering on the edge of collapse as…
by - February 7, 2013 1:15 pm
Star Florida running back signs (finally) with the Razorbacks
Alex Collins, the star high school football from Florida whose mother blocked on Wednesday (Feb. 6) his ability to sign with the Arkansas Razorbacks, has finally signed a letter of…
by - February 7, 2013 12:25 pm
Boozman survey: Jobs rank higher than social issues
A survey with more than 1,700 participants that appears on the campaign website of U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has shown overwhelming support for spending cuts and job creation and…