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Tusk to Tail: Here’s how a Pro preps for more than 100 tailgaters

The week after a long road trip is always a bit hectic and tiring, but there is no rest for the weary this week. Texas A&M is coming to town…

Shiloh Technologies Sold To Atlanta Company

Britt Fogg, who founded the business in 1994, will remain president of the company, which is expected to hire several additional employees for its Rogers office.

Local sales tax collections rise

The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas saw their cumulative sales tax revenue rise 4.2% in September with more than $4.33 million in collections. Revenue climbed 10.5% higher in Bentonville…

‘Leaf chasers’ may benefit from wetter, cooler weather

This is the time of year that professional foliage spotters turn their eyes to the tree tops and begin calculating the colorful fall forecast for the Arkansas region. Arkansas…

UA receives $1.4 million for maritime center

The University of Arkansas will receive $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create a Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC). The center will expand the U…

Report: New energy sources boost disposable income

A report from Englewood, Colo.-based IHS suggests that the unconventional oil and natural gas production in the U.S. boosted disposable income by $1,200 per household in 2012, with the income…

Bentonville elementary school recieves Blue Ribbon school honor

Central Park at Morning Star Elementary in Bentonville has been recognized as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The school was one of four…

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market coming to Centerton

Wal-mart has set its sights on Centerton for a new Neighborhood Market, with plans to be announced Wednesday morning (Sept. 25) at a press event at the Centerton City Hall….

Halloween spending expected to top $6.9 billion

Cooler fall weather may bring cooler sales this Halloween, as fewer Americans plan to celebrate the fall holiday, according a recent survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation. That said,…

Neighborhood Market in Works for Centerton

Wal-Mart, city officials will announce details Wednesday at 10 a.m.

BaconBowl

First Annual Bacon Bowl sponsored by Petit Jean Meats in support of Youth Bridge will be held October 26th at the Northwest Arkansas Mall from 11 am – 3pm. Amateurs…

Apple iPhone 5 sales top 9 million

Sales of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c have exceeded expectations breaking a record of nine million new devices sold since the products were launched four days ago. “The demand for…

Fair connects nonprofits with volunteers

More than 50 local nonprofit organizations are looking for volunteers and will attend this year's regional volunteer fair set for Thursday, Sept. 26 in Springdale, according to event co-sponsors the…

State liquor law challenged in federal court

The widely debated state liquor law that restricts liquor store ownership and multiple franchising interests will be heard in federal court next month. Benton County resident Robert McCurry filed suit…

Lou Holtz shares laughs, memories about the Razorbacks

Retired legendary football coach and now ESPN analyst Lou Holtz held hundreds in the palm of his hand Monday (Sept. 23) as he addressed the NWA Touchdown Club luncheon hosted…

Teacher insurance sign-up delayed one month

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (Sept. 23) gave public school employees at least a one-month reprieve from insurance premiums that are set to rise at or above 50% for many…

New Arkansas Insurance rate costs unveiled (Updated)

The Arkansas Insurance Department released the costs of rate plans to be offered in the forthcoming state insurance exchange. Four companies are offering bronze, silver and gold plans for health…

August travel traffic up in Fort Smith, down at XNA

Enplanements at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) were down in August but remain higher for the year, while the opposite was true for the Fort Smith Regional Airport. The…

Tusk to Tail: The 0-4 trip to Rutgers via Gettysburg, Philly, Chicago and New York

Travel delays, dramatic losses, and confrontations with opposing fans. We would do it all again in a heartbeat. In a four-day weekend stretching from Gettysburg, Pa., to Piscataway, N.J., with…

‘Walk This Way’ raises more than $160,000 for cystic fibrosis

Cyr Lawson died from cystic fibrosis while he was still in his 20s. His sister-in-law, Kristyn Lawson, wanted to honor his memory and do something that would add tomorrows to…

Methodist Village to build early learning center, add 19 jobs

ORT ridership exceeds 345,000

ARDOT wants feedback on final segment of Springdale Northern Bypass

Walmart announces top executive leadership changes (Updated)