by - July 27, 2012 11:11 am
U.S. economy grows at slower pace
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as a softening job market prompted Americans to curb spending. Gross domestic product, the value of all goods…
Fort Smith
by - July 27, 2012 10:52 am
ATU-Ozark receives approval for new programs
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education board has approved for Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services and a Supply Chain Management option for…
by - July 27, 2012 7:18 am
Shale writedowns begin as lower prices persist
The record slump in natural-gas prices signals companies from BHP Billiton Ltd. to Ultra Petroleum Corp. are at risk of writing off billions of dollars of assets — including assets…
by - July 27, 2012 2:00 am
Heat-related illness and death ‘100% preventable’
BENTONVILLE — ESPN broadcaster Chris Mortensen silenced a room of clinking glasses and flatware with a statistic from the Centers for Disease Control: Over a 15-year period, more deaths can…
by - July 26, 2012 6:32 pm
Sparks Health System to use ‘cloud’ records management
Sparks Health System, a division of Health Management Associates (HMA), will join the more than 300 locations nationwide in moving to a cloud-based records management system. HMA announced last week…
by - July 26, 2012 6:22 pm
Facebook earnings report fails to quell concerns
Facebook Inc. fell in late trading after its first earnings report as a public company reflected slowing sales and narrower profit margins, failing to assuage the concerns over growth that…
by - July 26, 2012 6:13 pm
Orders signal slowdown in U.S. business spending
A slump in June orders for equipment such as computers and machinery signals U.S. business investment will probably cool in the second half of the year and contribute less to…
by - July 26, 2012 6:02 pm
Summit Medical Center wins ‘Diamond Award’
Summit Medical Center in Van Buren has been named a recipient of a “Diamond Award” by the Arkansas Hospital Association in the writing category. The award winning article, “Summit Lends…
by - July 26, 2012 5:57 pm
Sparks Health System adds new doctors
Drs. Nuttha Ungnapatanin and David Miller are set to join Sparks Health System. Ungnapatanin specializes in treating thyroid disease, endocrine conditions and osteoporosis. Beginning Aug. 13, she will be available…
by - July 26, 2012 4:25 pm
M7 Music Studio
M7 Music Studio August 10 King Opera House- Van Buren 6 p.m. M7 Music Studio Camp Rock Band Concert. 6 p.m. For more information call 479-522-6095.
by - July 26, 2012 4:24 pm
Abstract Art
Abstract Art: A Visual Symphony by Dale Auguston Center For Art & Education- Van Buren August 10 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Abstract Art: A Visual Symphony by Dale…
by - July 26, 2012 4:03 pm
Fort Smith CEO group to be ‘extremely active’
Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce President Paul Harvel expects the “Fort Smith Regional Council CEO Group” to be “extremely active” in the last part of 2012. Among short-range planning…
by - July 26, 2012 3:59 pm
Simple Computer Fixes
Learn tips and tricks to troubleshoot your computer and remove viruses. Follow along in a computer lab as you learn things you should always do and things you should never…
by - July 26, 2012 3:47 pm
Second quarter positive for P.A.M. Transportation
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported net income of $934,791 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, an improvement from year-ago earnings when the Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $692,000 profit….
by - July 26, 2012 9:07 am
Entree NWA: Cheesecake Etc.
BENTONVILLE — Cheesecake Etc., has not been open long, but the modest café has earned a cadre of devotees. In Bentonville, where so many great restaurants are opening, especially on the…
by - July 26, 2012 8:58 am
Simmons First sees quarterly income decline
Simmons First National Corp. reported second quarter net income of $6.5 million, slightly below the $6.7 million it earned one year ago. “We continue to benefit significantly from strong asset…
by - July 25, 2012 9:01 pm
Sales of new U.S. homes decrease from two-year high
Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly dropped in June from a two-year high, a sign the market is being held back by a lack of inventory after builders curtailed projects….
by - July 25, 2012 8:52 pm
Fort Smith is the temp U.S. home for Walther Arms
Fort Smith has a chance to become the U.S. headquarters for legendary Walther Arms. Arnsberg, Germany-based Walther Arms was founded in 1886 and is responsible for producing some of the…
by - July 25, 2012 6:03 pm
Buried Treasure – History Lives!
Costumed historical re-enactment. Relive the colorful history of Greenwood as we celebrate the lives of some of our city's most fascinating and beloved citizens. Liberty Cemetery, Greenwood, Sunday, October 14,…
by - July 25, 2012 5:58 pm
Adam & Eats: China Fun
On this week’s adventure we head back to Alma to eat at the best Asian restaurant that they have to offer. Granted, it’s the only Asian restaurant that they have…