by - July 15, 2012 4:21 pm
Judy Collins closes WoodyFest
OKEMAH, Okla. — On Saturday (July 14) — what would have been Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday — thousands of fans made the pilgrimage to Okemah, Okla., to revel in Guthrie’s legacy and…
Fort Smith
by - July 15, 2012 9:05 am
The real outrage
Many of us can recall what they wore during a signature event in their lives – but ask a person to identify the nation a favorite dress or pair of…
by - July 15, 2012 8:53 am
21 new taxes
Since June 28, the date the Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance or…
by - July 14, 2012 8:27 pm
U.S. Olympians won’t wear ‘Made in USA’ uniforms until 2014
U.S. Olympians won’t be sporting uniforms “made in America” until the 2014 Winter Games. The U.S. Olympic Committee came under fire from members of Congress for commissioning uniforms that were…
by - July 14, 2012 11:58 am
Woody Guthrie lives
OKEMAH, Okla. — Folk music is by the folk, about the folk, and for the folk. The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah, Okla., embodied that on Friday (July 13). If…
by - July 13, 2012 5:01 pm
U.S. consumer sentiment drops to year’s low
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly declined in July to the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about their finances. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index of consumer…
by - July 13, 2012 4:10 pm
LR cheese dip championship is Top 10 food festival
LITTLE ROCK — This city’s World Cheese Dip Championship made Gourmet magazine’s Top 10 list of America’s Best Food Festivals. Roadfood writers Jane and Michael Stern, who penned the June piece…
by - July 13, 2012 3:46 pm
ABF garners Inbound Logistics recognition
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System is cited by Inbound Logistics as a “Green 75 Supply Chain Partner.” The magazine’s annual list of supply chain partners committed to sustainability appears in…
by - July 13, 2012 2:17 pm
Gov. Beebe announces board, commission appointments
Gov. Mike Beebe today (July 13) announced the following judicial appointment: Sherrel Johnson, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces Stephen Luelf. Beebe…
by - July 13, 2012 2:16 pm
Rock the River 2012
It's more than a rock show. It's so much more than just a community event. This festival is making a difference year-round. Rock the River is an annual fundraiser for…
by - July 13, 2012 2:05 pm
Beebe still focused on grocery tax cut
Matt DeCample said Gov. Mike Beebe knows a looming $250 million-$400 million Medicaid budget shortfall could be the recipient of the bulk of a $191 million state surplus. “I think…
by - July 13, 2012 12:44 pm
Buffett may add newspapers as industry revenue drops
Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said he may increase his journalism bet as publishers seek to get rid of newspapers with falling sales. “I like buying individual…
by - July 13, 2012 8:14 am
ABB earnings may disappoint on large-order drought
ABB Ltd., the world’s biggest manufacturer of power grids, may report second-quarter earnings below analysts’ estimates amid a dearth of big-ticket orders and higher-than-expected charges from the integration of an…
by - July 13, 2012 12:45 am
Limo Expo
Limousine is actually a French name of an enclosed vehicle with a driver’s seat open. It’s a luxury stretch vehicle with all luxury facilities provided within it. There are many…
by - July 12, 2012 11:22 pm
Reception fetes Girls Inc. scholarship winners
FORT SMITH — Nine young women were honored at a reception Thursday night (June 12) as recipients of $9,700 worth of Girls Inc. scholarships. The affair was held at 21 West…
by - July 12, 2012 6:52 pm
Fort Smith Directors comment on Gosack review
Fort Smith Administrator Ray Gosack heads under the microscope again on Tuesday (July 17) as the Fort Smith Board of Directors prepares for an executive session to evaluate his performance….
by - July 12, 2012 6:43 pm
Falkner wins inaugural Dow Now contest
Bob Falkner’s negative view of where the stock market is heading has proven positive to his cash flow. Falkner, of Fort Smith, is the inaugural winner of the “Where’s the…
by - July 12, 2012 6:29 pm
Olympic uniform issue unites Arkansas Congressmen
Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas’ Congressional delegation have finally found something on which they are in full agreement. In fact, many Democrats and Republicans in Congress also agree on the…
by - July 12, 2012 5:48 pm
Earnings dip for Bank of the Ozarks
Bank of the Ozarks saw its second quarter profits decline substantially from a year ago due to one-time charges from two FDIC transactions. The Little Rock-based bank reported net income…
by - July 12, 2012 5:24 pm
Wanted: More trade with Mexico
Bilateral trade between the United States and Mexico totals $1 billion per day and Arkansas companies are hoping to cash in on more of that share. Graham Catlett, chair of…