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Walton Foundation gives $2 million to Marshals Museum

The Walton Family Foundation is donating $2 million to help fund construction and operation of the U.S. Marshals Museum planned for downtown Fort Smith. Announced Monday (Aug. 19), the $2…

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Number of Arkansans employed down 1.8% in July

Arkansas’ jobless rate has ticked higher during 2013, with the July unemployment rate rising to 7.4% from the 7.3% in June. The rate is unchanged compared to July 2012. Although…

Fort Smith-native enters 4th District race

A Fort Smith native and graduate of Southside High School is the newest Republican vying for a chance to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, in Congress. Tommy Moll, who…

NWACC to honor Paneitz on Thursday

NorthWest Arkansas Community College will dedicate its student center to Dr. Becky Paneitz at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The brief ceremony will be held at Bogle Plaza on…

Brandon Barber a Cautionary Tale (Commentary)

40u40 honor signals youre on the right path, not that youve arrived.

Repacking Your Bags (Opinion)

Different career stages require different skill sets.

Desk Jobs Never Have, Never Will Suit Irwin

Being out and about has always come naturally to Jennifer Irwin.

Recycling, Budget at Heart of Local Consignment Market

Niche industry has taken root in Northwest Arkansas.

Overstreet, 96, Still Tending to Bentonville Business Like Clockwork

Jewelry store owner still works a daily schedule at the business he bought in 1948.

Jim Shearin, Industry Veteran, Dies at 67

Was co-founder of Shearin Hathaway Group of Rogers in 1996.

Sale of Combs Home Signals Revival at Waterford Estates

Eleven homes have sold this year in the once-languishing subdivision in Goshen.

Tower of Power on Pinnacle Hills Parkway

Plans for a 10-story building go before the Rogers Planning Commission for consideration September 17.

Legacy Announces Grand Opening Activities at Fayetteville Location

New office represents the fifth branch for the Springdale-based bank.

NOARK Hosting First Management Conference

Program is designed for all levels of management.

Quarterly Business Event Set September 12 at UA

Program will include business highlights from the second quarter of 2013.

PBR, Bentonville Firm Announce Partnership

Bull riding organization seeking to become a more mainstream sport.

Fort Smith Retailer Back in Single-Serve Coffee Market

Goal is for Miss Ellies Coffee to be in 2,500 retail stores by the end of 2014.

Website Names Slim Chickens States Most Notable Restaurant Chain

The Fayetteville-based chain opened in 2003 and now has 10 locations.

Rogers Hotel Executive Earns Distinction

Annette Nichols was one of four finalists for General Manager of the Year.