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Arkansas tax revenues up in July

Arkansas’ first month of tax revenue in the new fiscal year was a net positive. The state Department of Finance and Administration’s monthly revenue report for July showed net available…

Automated petition effort scrambles to collect signatures

It’s crunch time for supporters of the automated curbside solid waste collection initiative for the entire city of Fort Smith. Organizer Joel Culberson, who launched the effort following a 4-3…

Big Screen Peter: The Dark Knight Rises

In The Dark Knight Rises, the third and supposed final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Gotham is plunged (once again!) into utter chaos. And while the previous two movies…

Book review: Two reads for different audiences

Book reviews: The Lady of the Rivers (Touchstone, 2011) and Changeling (Simon Pulse, 2012), both by Phillippa Gregory BENTONVILLE — In my premiere book review for The City Wire,…

Appointments made to Arkansas boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Aug. 1) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Rosemary Alcon, Ozark, to the Arkansas Board of Health Education. Appointment expires July 31,…

Hawker, Weatherford to cut jobs in central Arkansas

Two reports out of central Arkansas point to job losses that could total 260. In a letter to employees released this morning (Aug. 2), Hawker Beechcraft says it has notified…

Wal-Mart raises political game as customers targeted

When he first ran for president, then-Senator Barack Obama of Illinois said in May 2007 that he wouldn’t shop at Wal-Mart because the world’s largest retailer didn’t pay its workers…

Judge again dismisses ABF suit against Teamsters

U.S. District Court Judge Susan Webber Wright has again ruled against Arkansas Best Corp. in the trucking company’s attempt to pursue a $750 million claim against the International Brotherhood of…

Road plan has no ‘special’ money for Fort Smith area

Plans for a half-cent sales tax increase for statewide expansion of a four-lane highway system could prove a tough sell at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce First Friday…

Tim Nutt: Are You Arkansavvy?

FAYETTEVILLE — Last year marked the sesquicentennial — or 150 years — of the anniversary of beginning of the Civil War. Commemorative celebrations at battlefields in Arkansas and beyond continue in…

Amazon splits with peers in pushing for online sales taxes

Amazon.com Inc. and brick-and-mortar stores urged U.S. senators to pass legislation to let states collect sales taxes from online retailers based elsewhere, as other Internet companies said they oppose the…

Quarterly income dips for Murphy Oil

Murphy Oil Corp. posted second quarter net income of $295.4 million on the strength of improved margins in its refinery and retail operations. The El Dorado-based oil and gas company…

School supply drives take stress off needy families

A new school year is a time of excitement, but for low-income families it can also be a source of stress. School supplies, backpacks and new clothes can strain already…

Photoshop CS5: Intermediate Level

Students that have completed our Basic Photoshop course or feel that they are already familiar with Photoshop are invited to enroll in this advanced class. Explore the world of image…

Discover – China

One of the world’s oldest cultures, China has many fascinating sides. Learn simple Chinese phrases and the traditions, arts, and literature of the most populous country in the world. Explore…

Conflict Management

Communicating for cooperation is at the heart of this class. This is a skill you may have heard of, but are not sure how to actively practice, and when it…

Personal Financial Planning

Your financial future is important. This two-week class will provide a synopsis of what to look for in a financial plan, how to know if you need a financial planner,…

Digital Photography 2: The Next Frame

Build on skills learned in Digital Photography 1, and gain insight into the mystery of lighting, composition, posing, and setup. Start creating your portfolio and capture the image of moments…

Golf for Beginners

Learn basic golf techniques such as the proper stance and grip, as well as golf terminology and golf etiquette. Open to anyone interested in learning this ancient game with immense…

Meditation Techniques

“Meditation” is a general term for a wide range of techniques by which practitioners consciously control and direct their attention so as to alter their states of consciousness. In general,…