by - February 11, 2014 8:48 am
Condoleezza Rice to Speak at UA
Former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice will speak at the University of Arkansas on March 5, the school announced Tuesday.
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by - February 11, 2014 8:45 am
West Fork River Watershed Cleanup
Help us pick up trash on the river and keep our drinking water clean. It’s easy! Just join the fun at the 9th Annual West Fork Watershed Cleanup from 8…
by - February 11, 2014 8:40 am
Rain Garden Workshop
Registration is open for the Spring Rain Garden Academy, hosted by Beaver Water District, IRWP, and Beaver Watershed Alliance.The Academy will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…
by - February 11, 2014 6:34 am
Numbers improve, but USA Truck posts fifth consecutive annual loss (Updated)
The financial picture at Van Buren-based USA Truck appears to be improving, but the company still posted a net loss of $9.11 million in 2013. While an improvement compared to…
by - February 10, 2014 7:45 pm
New Wal-Mart ads tout manufacturing return, the ‘Working Man’
Punctuated by the high-energy rock riffs of Rush and massaged by the distinct baritone voice of advertising pitch man Mike Rowe, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has in recent days placed a…
by - February 10, 2014 6:44 pm
Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss slated for July 7 at AMP
Country and bluegrass fans in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to see Willie Nelson and Alilson Krauss who announced they will perform at the AMP in Rogers on July…
by - February 10, 2014 5:38 pm
Kendal King Group adds account executive in Bentonville
The Kendal King Group, in-store, retail marketing specialists, announces the appointment of Tina Waggener to its Bentonville office. The addition marks the first new hire of 2014 after a year…
by - February 10, 2014 3:58 pm
2nd Annual Chase The Blues Away – FAT TUESDAY FUNDRAISER
Join The Chase Family Foundation on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 – 6pm-10pm – as we CHASE THE BLUES AWAY at the Springdale Country Club. You will NOT want to miss…
by - February 10, 2014 3:09 pm
Waggener Leaves Challenge Post for Kendal King Group
Tina Waggener, who spent the last 17 years as executive director of The Cancer Challenge, is leaving the nonprofit to become an account executive for retail marketing firm Kendal King Group.
by - February 10, 2014 12:53 pm
Public invited to vote among finalists for the ‘Song of Arkansas’
Seven artists and their songs about Arkansas have been selected from more than 230 entries as part of the “Song of Arkansas” contest conducted by the Arkansas Department of Parks…
by - February 10, 2014 12:40 pm
Three votes likely to define Legislature’s 2014 fiscal session
The 2014 legislative fiscal session that begins Monday (Feb. 10) will be remembered for two words – Private Option – and three potential votes. When Republican lawmakers, in concert with…
by - February 10, 2014 12:30 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Heinz repayment, Nature’s Bakery bid, Cargill turkey burgers
• Heinz to repay South Carolina incentives after plant closure H.J. Heniz Co. agreed to repay about $1.5 million it received from Florence County, S.C., for economic incentives related to…
by - February 10, 2014 12:00 pm
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Dillard’s score high in customer loyalty
Three Arkansas-based retailers— Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Dillard’s — were sitting high on the 18th annual list of Brand Keys 2014 Consumer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI). Retailers are finding that…
by - February 10, 2014 11:22 am
Wal-Mart challenges NLRB complaint, says law not a ‘prop’ for unions
Plenty of eyes are watching the outcome of a formal complaint by the National Labor Relations Board against the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. But, the retail juggernaut…
by - February 10, 2014 10:41 am
Kapella Announces Departure From Symphony of Northwest Arkansas
Her resignation is effective in May, and a national search is under way for a new executive director.
by - February 10, 2014 9:15 am
NWACC opens new Adult Education library
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host an open house on Tuesday (Feb. 11) for its new library for the Adult Education program, located in Room 1300 of the Center for…
by - February 9, 2014 4:30 pm
The upcoming private option fracas
The impending fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly begins this week down at the State Capitol. There looms great uncertainty to the tenor and attitude of this session with…
by - February 9, 2014 9:26 am
Statewide GOP candidates talk tax plans, problems with Obamacare
Candidates for statewide elective office descended on Fort Smith on Saturday (Feb. 8) talking unreasonable tax cut plans, Obamacare and the role of the lieutenant governor's office. Prior to the…
by - February 8, 2014 10:25 am
Little Rock Razorback Club fumbles, Bielema recovers Signing Day in the Rock
A recurring line at Thursday's "Signing Day in the Rock,” the Little Rock Razorback Club’s recruiting wrap party, is that the "best days are ahead " for the Razorbacks. We…
by - February 8, 2014 12:40 am
OPS presents: Willi Goering
Come to The Stolen Glass on February 18 to share your best open mic pieces, then settle into Fayetteville's own poet and traditional musician Willi Goehring! The show will begin…