by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
Nothing But Net
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by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
Foot Hole
An executive at Chambers Bank in Fayetteville shot a hole in his foot while hunting, and Whispers got a look at a photo of the wound.
by - January 6, 2014 12:00 am
Accounting Ervin
Accounting heavyweight John Ervin has returned to his self-employment roots.
by - January 5, 2014 10:01 pm
Gov. Beebe stars in first Ross gubernatorial TV campaign ad
If there was ever any doubt that Democrat Mike Ross wants to hitch his wagon to popular Gov. Mike Beebe (D), the first TV commercial of the 2014 gubernatorial campaign…
by - January 5, 2014 7:55 pm
Praise for Carmie Henry
Another one of the “good guys” in the arena of governmental affairs in Arkansas has retired. Carmie Henry, the vice president of governmental affairs, (a fancy name for a guy…
by - January 4, 2014 1:56 pm
Another call for Darr to resign
The reckless, sophomoric and illegal actions of Lt. Gov. Mark Darr (R) have served to destroy his career in Arkansas politics. What Darr must now decide is if he wants…
by - January 4, 2014 1:48 pm
Arkansas minimum wage ballot title approved
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) approved the ballot title for an effort to raise the minimum wage in Arkansas from $6.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour by 2017. The…
by - January 3, 2014 10:56 am
Arkansas tax revenue up 3.4% in first six months of FY 2014
Arkansas’ December tax collection report showed a gain in overall collections but the report continues to suggest collections will not match the almost 5% gain posted in fiscal year 2013….
by - January 3, 2014 10:38 am
Education Report Shows Rise in Student Test Scores
The report shows a 12 percent jump in the average literacy scores for area public school students on Arkansas Benchmark tests during the last five years.
by - January 3, 2014 10:15 am
Support Growing for Darrs Resignation
The Republican and Springdale resident has said he will not resign in the wake of an ethics scandal.
by - January 2, 2014 9:58 pm
UAFS Coach Whorton gets 600th win in conference opener
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith women’s basketball coach Louis Whorton etched another milestone in what has been a legendary college coaching career on Thursday night, earning his 600th…
by - January 2, 2014 6:12 pm
Lt. Gov. Darr faces decision: Resign or face impeachment
Resign or face a possible impeachment. That is the choice the Democratic members of the Arkansas House of Representatives are giving Lt. Gov. Mark Darr following his refusal to resign…
by - January 2, 2014 3:13 pm
Fallout ‘minimal’ from Boy Scout vote on allowing gay members
The new year is ushering in a new era for the Boy Scouts of America as the organization officially welcomes boys to join and participate in local scouting troops, regardless…
by - January 2, 2014 12:43 pm
University report card shows that NWA education ratings improve
Good schools are an essential part of Northwest Arkansas’ long term growth plans and a new report card says the region’s public school students are making positive strides in academic…
by - January 2, 2014 11:33 am
Arkansas one of top five states for law officer fatalities
Although the number of fatalities among law enforcement officers dropped to a six-decade low in 2013, Arkansas was in the top five states for the number of fatalities. Law enforcement…
by - January 2, 2014 11:02 am
Arvest promotes Tiffany Schmidt in Springdale market
Arvest Bank promotes Tiffany Schmidt to consumer lender in Springdale. She will report to Janet Erwin, senior vice president in the Springdale market. Schmidt has been a consumer loan assistant…
by - January 2, 2014 10:30 am
Wal-Mart recalls donkey meat and card tables
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. issued a recall for donkey meat sold in China at some of its retail outlets, after tests showed it contained DNA of other animals, namely fox. The…
by - January 1, 2014 7:08 pm
Auditions for ROMEO AND JULIET
Trike Theatre will hold auditions for young actors for, ROMEO AND JULIET on January 8 & 9 from 4pm – 7pm at 209 NE 2nd Street in Bentonville. Performances will…
by - January 1, 2014 7:02 pm
Oil, steel were big Arkansas business deals in 2013
In business and in politics, 2013 saw some major deals reshape the Arkansas landscape. From superprojects to spin-offs to creative solutions, below are the biggest deals of the year. House…
by - January 1, 2014 7:01 pm
Auditions for ROMEO AND JULIET