by - July 13, 2011 9:50 pm
Proposed Senate districts: ‘Slammed again’
It may not be the final map, but a map showing new Arkansas Senate districts would certainly change the political dynamic in the Fort Smith region — to include a…
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by - July 13, 2011 5:44 pm
Earnings jump 361% for Bank of the Ozarks
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks announced Wednesday (July 13) record second quarter earnings of $50.2 million, a 361% increase from the 2010 period that comes courtesy of revenue from…
by - July 13, 2011 4:28 pm
Smith breaks ground on $4 million dealership
More than 75 employees, vendors and supporters gathered on a warm Wednesday morning to break ground on the $4 million Nissan segment of the future Smith Chevrolet-Cadillac-Nissan dealership. Ultimately, the…
by - July 13, 2011 3:41 pm
Big Screen Peter: Horrible Bosses
It’s an escapist flick with some great laughs that may prove a “rejuvenating experience.”
by - July 13, 2011 3:23 pm
Parties battle for Arkansas House majority
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] With 45 representatives in the 100-member House, Arkansas Republicans are hungry…
by - July 13, 2011 9:36 am
‘American Trucker’ to show USA Truck relief efforts
A national television show set to air Thursday night documents the efforts of Van Buren-USA Truck to send relief supplies to Joplin, Mo., following a May 22 tornado that destroyed…
by - July 13, 2011 8:23 am
Motorcycle owners enjoy the Pig Trail
story by Connie Las-Schneider The Arkansas Pig Trail is fast becoming a major destination for bikers Consistently ranked by motorcycle magazines among the best rides in the U.S., the Pig…
by - July 12, 2011 7:06 pm
Lefty O’Neal Baseball Clinic and Baseball Olympics Competition
Dick Lefty O’Neal, former Atlanta Braves Scout and author of "Dreaming of the Majors While Living in the Bush" will host a Baseball Clinic and Baseball Olympics Competition on July…
by - July 12, 2011 2:45 pm
Fort Smith board may call for 1% election
story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] In Tuesday’s (July 12) study session, Fort Smith city directors opted not to appeal a Sebastian County Circuit Court decision that allowed petitioners against a…
by - July 12, 2011 2:03 pm
ABF wins CIO recognition
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System has been named a recipient of a 2011 CIO 100 award. In announcing the winners in its 24th annual program, CIO magazine said the organizations…
by - July 12, 2011 1:56 pm
Rodgers joins Cooper Clinic
Suzanne Rodgers, APN, has joined Cooper Clinic to practice with Dr. Narender Goukanti, M.D. in the Cooper Clinic Department of Hematology/Oncology. This department is located in the Hembree Regional Cancer…
by - July 12, 2011 1:53 pm
Cardiology doctors join Sparks Health System
Sparks Health System has announced three new board-certified cardiologists have joined the hospital. Drs. Robert Parris, Sheharyar Ali and Ayhan Zia, M.D., are seeing patients at the Cardiology Center at…
by - July 12, 2011 1:48 pm
Tough times continue
Another survey notes decline in consumer outlook.
by - July 12, 2011 1:35 pm
Area wages below state, national average
No counties in Arkansas posted average weekly wages higher than the national average during the fourth quarter of 2010, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday…
by - July 12, 2011 1:09 pm
Beebe: U.S. default could create financial disaster
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday said a possible financial default resulting from failure to raise the federal debt ceiling would create a financial disaster equal to a major earthquake along…
by - July 12, 2011 8:32 am
The other voice
Stockman says it’s important for entrepreneurs to communicate well with a spouse.
by - July 12, 2011 7:38 am
5 Democrats and Republicans ‘driving the debate’
As part of a revamped website, Talk Business now includes commentary from Democratic blogger Michael Cook and conservative blogger Jason Tolbert. (Talk Business is a content partner with The City…
by - July 12, 2011 7:37 am
Gaming tax revenues up in fiscal 2011
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Electronic games of skill (EGS) at Arkansas’ two gambling venues cooled…
by - July 11, 2011 2:22 pm
Clinton Presidential Library and Old State House Museum Tour
Students will meet at UAFS – Center for Lifelong Learning and travel to Little Rock,Ar. Explore the American Presidency with replicas of the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room. Get…
by - July 11, 2011 2:22 pm
Taste of Silk Road Tour
Students will meet at the Silk Road Grill. The Silk Routes were trade routes linking east and west as travelers sought out fine fabrics, spices, perfumes and new vistas. From…