by - October 21, 2013 5:06 pm
Wal-Mart studies HEB for lesson in ‘fresh’
Wal-Mart can do grocery home delivery as good as any retailer given its successful model used by ASDA in the United Kingdom, but it’s looking closely at Texas-based HEB for…
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by - October 21, 2013 10:46 am
NWA jobless rate drops to 5.4% in August
After an uncharacteristic two months of jobless rate increases, the Northwest Arkansas jobless rate fell to 5.4% in August thanks to a decline of more than 1,200 in the number…
by - October 21, 2013 9:36 am
Business leaders: D.C. actions ‘put things on hold’
The latest Talk Business roundtable included three state business leaders who discussed the federal government shutdown, workforce challenges, health care reform, and current economic conditions. Randy Zook, CEO of the…
by - October 21, 2013 9:33 am
An Evening with Crescent and Crow
An evening with Crescent and Crow at Ozark Folkways Thursday November 14th 7-9pm An Open House benefitting beloved children’s book author Charlotte Zolotow. Crescent Dragonwagon and Crow Johnson Evans will…
by - October 21, 2013 9:32 am
Until Just Moistened. A One Woman Show With Crumbs
Part performance, part cooking demo, part interactive discussion and all highly entertaining, have lunch with famed author Crescent Dragonwagon in the newly restored community kitchen at at Ozark Folkways in…
by - October 21, 2013 9:28 am
Until Just Moistened. A One Woman Show With Crumbs
Part performance, part cooking demo, part interactive discussion and all highly entertaining, have lunch with famed author Crescent Dragonwagon in the newly restored community kitchen at at Ozark Folkways in…
by - October 21, 2013 9:15 am
Griffin will not run again for Arkansas’ 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, said he will not seek a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, citing his young family as his primary reason. “God has…
by - October 20, 2013 9:33 pm
Tusk to Tail: Disappointment, liquor and barbecue in Alabama
New season. New coach. Exact same result. The Razorbacks and Tusk to Tail head home from Tuscaloosa fresh off an Alabama ass-whipping where the score was identical to last year's…
by - October 20, 2013 8:58 pm
Fayetteville to create energy improvement district
Last week the Fayetteville City Council unanimously enacted an ordinance that will create the first energy improvement district as part of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program (Act…
by - October 20, 2013 2:29 pm
Are teachers state employees?
Ask yourself this question: “Are Arkansas school teachers state employees?” Now ask the next five people you meet that same question? Are your informal survey(s) as split evenly as mine? I’ll…
by - October 20, 2013 12:48 pm
Beebe: More work needed on teacher insurance
For only the second time as governor, I have called legislators to the State Capitol for a special session. These sessions are meant to be narrow in focus and efficient…
by - October 19, 2013 2:01 pm
Speakeasy helps ‘birthday ladies’ support NWA charities
About 250 people rocked the night away Friday (Oct. 18) at the second annual A Night at the Speakeasy, which is the primary fundraiser for the Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville….
by - October 19, 2013 10:13 am
Legislature approves changes to teacher insurance fund
Arkansas lawmakers wrapped up a three-day special legislative session that lasted less than 36 hours. The rare session aimed to make short-term and long-term fixes to the public school employee…
by - October 18, 2013 4:14 pm
Co-Defendant in Barber Case Pleads Guilty
Local real estate developer Brandon Rains pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents.
by - October 18, 2013 4:10 pm
Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Suit Involving Kendall Riggins
Jury trial was to begin Monday in Bentonville.
by - October 18, 2013 3:24 pm
Wal-Mart eyes Pea Ridge for new store
Wal-Mart Stores plans to build a Neighborhood Market in Pea Ridge pending the approval of the large scale commercial development early next month. A permit for the 41,000 square-foot hybrid…
by - October 18, 2013 2:08 pm
Tyson shares tumble on Costco recall
Shares of Tyson Foods tumble nearly 5% on Friday (Oct. 18) after retail giant Costco expanded a recall of some chicken products sold under the private label brand Kirkland Farms…
by - October 18, 2013 10:54 am
Accident School Reunion
The Accident School reunion will be held Saturday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Accident was a rural school located northeast of Springdale; classes…
by - October 18, 2013 10:33 am
Reports on all-clear for Walmart India are premature
Several news organization, including the Wall Street Journal recently reported that Wal-Mart received a clean record from the foreign investment investigation, sourced from officials close to the issue. But it…
by - October 18, 2013 9:35 am
“Living Forest” for Families at Hobbs State Park – A Learning Experience from the Animals Themselves
Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area presents “Living Forest” at the Park’s visitor center, October 25th, 26th, and 27th. Join Mother Nature as she introduces her many forest…