by - April 27, 2014 12:27 pm
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26). Brenda Robinson, president of the AEA, said Pryor…
by - April 27, 2014 12:17 pm
Two recent Supreme Court decisions have troubled a number of Americans who care about rule by the people. But before we discuss these cases, a brief history is in order….
by - April 27, 2014 11:51 am
The John Q. Hammons Center was jam-packed Saturday night (April 26) with more than 1,000 people for the 12th Starlight Gala, which benefitted the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. People enjoyed…
by - April 25, 2014 7:26 pm
One more bank has filed suit against former Arvest bank executive H. Dennis Smiley Jr. for loan defaults totaling $70,000 made in 2013. First Federal Bank noted in its complaint…
by - April 25, 2014 3:05 pm
An update from the senators office Friday said a full recovery is expected following Tuesdays emergency surgery.
by - April 25, 2014 3:03 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, is on a “positive recovery track,” following an emergency surgery on April 22 to fix an aortic dissection, noted a Friday afternoon statement from Boozman’s…
by - April 25, 2014 2:09 pm
Three Northwest Arkansas educators received honors April 19 during the Arkansas History Day events at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Darren Vaughn of Central Junior High School…
by - April 25, 2014 12:57 pm
Scott Price, the CEO of Walmart Asia, is stepping down from that role in June to assume a senior management position in the retailer’s real estate and mergers division. He…
by - April 25, 2014 11:09 am
An advisory board has been formed for the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center at the University of Arkansas, and the board met for the first time last week. The…
by - April 25, 2014 10:46 am
Six companies were recently named winners in the ninth annual Tyson Foods’ Supplier of the Year awards program, the company said Friday (April 25). BJK Flexible Packaging, Elanco and Pepper…
by - April 25, 2014 10:32 am
Former Arvest Bank executive Dennis Smiley responded to the suit against him by Delta Trust & Bank and says his fathers signature may not be the actual signature of Smiley Sr.
by - April 25, 2014 8:52 am
The Springdale native is leaving the Fox affiliate to return to school and become a doctor.
by - April 25, 2014 6:04 am
The mortal side of politicians, more orange barrels for Northwest Arkansas, big money for a Wal-Mart exec and bad bridges are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for April…
by - April 25, 2014 5:57 am
It was 15 years ago that Mark Simmons, chairman of Simmons Foods, and two other members of the John Brown University Board of Trustees, first discussed the possibilities of establishing…
by - April 24, 2014 7:24 pm
It was a busy legal day in Arkansas’ Capital city, with a voter ID law pushed by Republicans ruled to be unconstitutional, and harsh criticism pointed at the Arkansas Supreme…
by - April 24, 2014 5:08 pm
Arkansas is known as being a large exporter of farm-raised goods, such as rice and soybeans. But another export in Arkansas could be getting a push for incentives during the…
by - April 24, 2014 4:59 pm
Steven Kolb, 59, of Springdale, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for willfully failing to pay withholding taxes to the federal government. Kolb was also sentenced to three…
by - April 24, 2014 3:25 pm
No one likely envies the task of Benton County Circuit Judge John Scott as the web of claims and counter suits pile up against H. Dennis Smiley and his former…
by - April 24, 2014 3:15 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (April 24) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Staci Croom-Raley, Maumelle, reappointed to the State Board of Private Career Education. Appointment expires April…
by - April 24, 2014 3:01 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Thursday (April 23) its board of directors declared a 20-cent per share dividend on its common stock. The regular quarterly dividend is payable to…
