by - April 23, 2014 1:53 pm
Lee Ortega was faced with quite a challenge when she assumed the role of executive director for the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum in February 2011. Not only was the…
by - April 23, 2014 11:00 am
The Environmental Defense Fund said it is working closely with Wal-Mart Stores and its suppliers to reduce the number of toxic chemicals used in everyday household products. “It's the largest…
by - April 23, 2014 10:52 am
Word Tuesday (April 22) that U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., had been hospitalized overnight with chest pain and subsequently had heart surgery caught many in the state off guard. But…
by - April 23, 2014 10:39 am
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $3.5 million contract to Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc. to develop a high-temperature silicon carbide power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter….
by - April 23, 2014 10:36 am
Doug Oliver has been named senior executive director of Clarity Pointe Fayetteville. Clarity Pointe Fayetteville is the first free-standing assisted living community in Northwest Arkansas focused entirely on the care…
by - April 23, 2014 10:05 am
The U.S. Air Force has contracted University of Arkansas affiliate company Arkansas Power Electronics International Inc. on a $3.5 million project to develop a power module for new fighter jets.
by - April 22, 2014 10:55 pm
Graduate NWA will conduct two financial aid workshops as the program continues to reach out to adults interested in returning to school to complete their education. The workshops will be…
by - April 22, 2014 4:49 pm
With a population on the brink of 500,000, Benton and Washington counties grew beyond their infrastructure long ago. More than a dozen major road projects are underway in Benton County,…
by - April 22, 2014 4:10 pm
Two closely watched freight reports indicate positive movement in the U.S. economy, but also note that “signals are still mixed,” and that truck tonnage gains in 2014 are not likely…
by - April 22, 2014 3:08 pm
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) remains in intensive care at a Rogers hospital, recovering from emergency surgery brought on by an aortic aneurysm.
by - April 22, 2014 2:26 pm
Dr. Robin Bowen was on Tuesday (April 22) unanimously elected the new president of Arkansas Tech University, making her not only the first female to lead ATU, but also the…
by - April 22, 2014 1:27 pm
Americans are looking at more than dollar savings when it comes to feeding their families. A recent food trends report by Cone Communications indicates families are reaching for healthier, more…
by - April 22, 2014 12:23 pm
Brad Bruns, 58, has announced he will seek re-election to the Springdale City Council, Ward 3, Position 1. Bruns is a long-time resident of Springdale, calling this his home for…
by - April 22, 2014 12:18 pm
The urge to save humanity is almost always a false-face for the urge to rule it. – H.L. Mencken Recently toured several of the fine museums in Chicago. The city…
by - April 22, 2014 11:48 am
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., is in an Arkansas hospital and was undergoing emergency surgery Tuesday morning (April 22), according to a statement from his Washington office. Boozman, who has…
by - April 22, 2014 11:02 am
Bentonville-based America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 134th dealership on Tuesday (April 22). The dealership is located in Dalton, Ga., and makes the company’s fourth dealership in the…
by - April 22, 2014 9:56 am
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) is recovering in a Rogers hospital after undergoing heart surgery Tuesday morning.
by - April 21, 2014 5:28 pm
First quarter 2014 commercial airline enplanements are up 5.36% and 9.1%, respectively, in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith, but down more than 6% in Little Rock. Travelers flying out of…
by - April 21, 2014 4:40 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is offering a tuition discount for out-of-state veterans that will enable them to attend NWACC or complete online courses at the reduced rate that in-state residents…
by - April 21, 2014 4:36 pm
One of the few races garnering attention in the run up to the May 20 primary is the race for House District 96. The race pits Republicans Grant Hodges and…
