by - October 6, 2013 8:57 pm
Elections have consequences
As a kid, one of my favorite things every Saturday morning was watching Mid-South Wrestling. It was always filled with theatrics, high drama, and a lot of bad acting. Every…
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by - October 6, 2013 11:00 am
A lesson learned from the UA fiasco?
The ongoing saga at the Advancement Division of the state’s flagship University, while still mired in controversy, took a different turn this week. Finally, someone on campus, Dr. John Watkins,…
by - October 6, 2013 10:45 am
More than 50 countries represented at the NWA International Festival
Downtown Rogers was bouncing with the beat of traditional music Saturday (Oct. 5) as people braved the rain and enjoyed the 13th Annual NWA International Festival and 6th Annual International…
by - October 5, 2013 4:57 pm
Sam’s Club offers pass to military during shutdown
Bentonville-based Sam’s Club said it is offering military personnel and retirees a free pass to shop in the warehouse club network while the military-base commissaries are closed because of the…
by - October 4, 2013 3:52 pm
Walktoberfest
by - October 4, 2013 3:09 pm
NW Health Bentonville names new ER director
Dr. Danelle Richards, a board certified emergency medicine physician, was recently appointed the medical director for the emergency department at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. Richards graduated from the University…
by - October 4, 2013 1:47 pm
Tyson settles with beef workers in Nebraska plant (updated)
A U.S. District Court in Nebraska ordered Tyson Foods to pay $5 million in a donning-doffing class action lawsuit filed by workers at the company's Dakota City, Neb., beef processing plant. …
by - October 4, 2013 12:50 pm
Former manufacturer says ‘right people’ key to success
The state's second ever Arkansas Manufacturing Day started bright and early Friday morning (Oct. 4) with a presentation by Jon Harrison at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's First…
by - October 4, 2013 12:16 pm
Memo outlines ideas for teacher insurance fix
Last week, House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, and Senate President Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, charged the heads of the legislative education and insurance committees to come up with a framework for…
by - October 4, 2013 9:58 am
Lunch out takes a big bite from family budgets
Who doesn’t look forward to lunch outside the office on occasion? Consumers will spend an average of $10 per outing, and they do it again at least one more time…
by - October 3, 2013 9:18 pm
Arkansas AG approves medical marijuana ballot proposal
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) gave ballot title approval to a group’s effort to potentially qualify a medical marijuana proposal for voter consideration in November 2014. Arkansans for Compassionate…
by - October 3, 2013 9:14 pm
Arkansas business leaders comment on federal shutdown
Much has been said of the potential negative economic impact of the federal government shutdown. Market watchers suggest a 0.2% to 0.4% hit to the fourth quarter GDP, with some…
by - October 3, 2013 8:08 pm
Wal-Mart onshoring push delivers jobs to Rogers
New manufacturing jobs are coming to Rogers thanks to the Wal-Mart Stores initiative to return manufacturing jobs to the U.S. Wal-Mart, state and city officials plan to reveal on Monday…
by - October 3, 2013 7:14 pm
Tusk to Tail Week 6: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater?
The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. The Florida game on Saturday also…
by - October 3, 2013 4:23 pm
Arkansas AG goes after Western Sky and lending partners
Following New York’s lead, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed suit this week against payday lending partners Western Sky Financial, CashCall and WS Funding, along with their two owners Martin…
by - October 3, 2013 3:18 pm
Economic Development Announcement Scheduled Monday in Rogers
Gov. Beebe and Bill Simon will give additional details at an 11 a.m. news conference at the John Q. Hammons Center.
by - October 3, 2013 3:05 pm
Ozark Poetry Slam
The Phoenix (402 W Dickson St.) on Tuesday 10/15/2013 Doors open at 7:30. There will be an open mic to start off where all types of performances are welcome. Afterward…
by - October 3, 2013 2:36 pm
UA receives $32 million for low-income student study
A $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a University of Arkansas effort designed to improve career options for low-income Arkansas teenagers with disabilities. The grant…
by - October 3, 2013 12:08 pm
2014 Eureka Springs Winter Film Fest
The 2014 Eureka Springs Winter Film Fest will be held January 23rd, 24th & 25th in the historic City Auditorium located at 36 S. Main Street. Set in the unique…
by - October 3, 2013 12:02 pm
JBU gets $6 million for nursing program
John Brown University announced a $6 million lead gift for a new nursing education facility and endowment for the college’s new nursing program. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. The…