by - March 19, 2014 5:01 pm
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
Puppet theater that tells the story of love in an ecologically scary time. May 13-15, 7pm & May 17 at 2pm and 8pm in Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center. Tickets…
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by - March 19, 2014 4:58 pm
2014 Artosphere Celebration
This is an opportunity for the community to get to know the Artosphere artists, hear about festival highlights and enjoy live music, specialty food and beverages. Patrons can also receive…
by - March 19, 2014 4:22 pm
Boosting literacy is the focus of ‘Bags for Books’
Perfume aromas mingled in the air at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Springdale Tuesday morning (March 18) for the 2nd annual Bags for Books lunch and auction. Around 350…
by - March 19, 2014 3:17 pm
Asa Hutchinson unveils workforce education plan
GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson proposed creating regional “Workforce Education Councils” to better assess worker needs for employers and to streamline funding for workforce education in Arkansas. The plan calls…
by - March 19, 2014 10:48 am
Fly Tying Workshop
Nationally known fly fishing expert, Sallyann Brown, will lead a fly tying workshop at the Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area visitor center Sunday March 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to…
by - March 19, 2014 9:07 am
Ex-Arvest Executive Cuts Ties With Local Boards
Dennis Smiley, who suddenly resigned last week after 25 years with Arvest Bank, resigned Monday as chairman of the Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation board of directors, and from The Jones Trust board of directors.
by - March 19, 2014 6:27 am
Wal-Mart influences continue to push rapid growth in Bentonville
When Ralph Overstreet bought a watch repair shop on Bentonville’s town square in 1948, the city had less than 3,000 residents, no one had ever heard of Sam Walton, and…
by - March 18, 2014 8:09 pm
NWA events include marathons, seed planting and men coming to dinner
Northwest Arkansas will usher in the new season with Spring Break Specials at Crystal Bridges, a premier art show in Bentonville, the return of the Hogeye, and the 11th annual…
by - March 18, 2014 7:52 pm
Gaming software helps Walmart logistics improve safety education, culture
There’s hardly a single minute of downtime in a busy Walmart distribution center (DC), so the the three minutes it takes to recharge a forklift battery is not wasted because…
by - March 18, 2014 5:09 pm
Walmart to Go is not the retailer’s first convenience store
The new Walmart to Go convenience store opened recently in Bentonville is not the retailer’s first experiment with the small-store format. Wal-Mart historians and former corporate officers told The City…
by - March 18, 2014 11:00 am
Skyline Report Shows Balance in Residential Construction, Sales
The number of residential building permits issued is well balanced with the number of new homes that are now occupied, according to the Arvest Skyline Report.
by - March 18, 2014 6:30 am
Walmart U.S. adds gaming service in push to boost electronic sales
The entertainment category at Walmart U.S., which consists largely of consumer electronics, has been challenged in recent years by a decline in innovative products and shrinking margins resulting from downward…
by - March 17, 2014 6:07 pm
Gun ban, new degree programs on UA System Trustees agenda
The University of Arkansas System announced Monday (March 17) that its Board of Trustees would meet Thursday (March 20) and Friday (March 21) at the University of Arkansas at Fort…
by - March 17, 2014 5:59 pm
New complaint filed in Maggio case may involve Fort Smith businessman
Attorneys for the family of a Faulkner County woman who died in April 2008 due to what the family alleged was neglect and negligence have added even more fuel to…
by - March 17, 2014 2:05 pm
Beebe names 36 to Arkansas boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (March 17) announced the following appointments and reappointments. Chris Palmer, Little Rock, as Circuit Judge in the Third Division of the 6th Judicial District. Appointment…
by - March 17, 2014 1:47 pm
Northwest Arkansas home sales mixed in February
Realtors in Benton and Washington counties report mixed results during a February plagued with nasty winter weather. The Benton County market is off to another strong start in 2014, while…
by - March 17, 2014 1:41 pm
Arkansas Energy Office to help fund two more CNG stations
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced Monday (March 17) a total of $800,000 in rebates will be provided to two fueling station…
by - March 17, 2014 12:33 pm
J.B. Hunt execs garner pay raises amid rising profits in 2013
Top executives at Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services enjoyed big compensation boosts in 2013, with CEO John Roberts III posting an almost 20% gain in base pay, stock awards and…
by - March 17, 2014 12:14 pm
January marks 60 months of Arkansas’ jobless rate above 7%
Arkansas’ jobless rate dipped to 7.3% in January thanks to a more than 2.6% drop in the number of unemployed. However, January marked 60 consecutive months – five years –…
by - March 17, 2014 11:15 am
Quiznos files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Quiznos filed bankruptcy on Friday (March 14) seeking to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The quick-service restaurant chain expects to continue operating in the ordinary course…