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Kayak Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn to kayak? Here is your chance to learn from an official kayak instructor for the American Canoe Association (ACA). Participants will learn all aspects…

Group says health care law will improve overall health

Many Fort Smith area residents got their first introduction to the Affordable Care Act through a presentation at St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday night (Aug. 15). The session,…

Texas hearing aid group sues Wal-Mart

Members of the Texas Hearing Aid Association have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. based on claims that the world's largest retailer sells hearing aids without the…

Second lawsuit filed challenging state liquor law

Benton County resident Robert McCurry filed suit this week against the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division after his application for a liquor store permit was denied last month. The case…

Wal-Mart expands site-to-store effort; tests lockers in D.C.

Wal-Mart Stores continues to integrate its e-commerce platform with stores to create what company officials hope is a unique shopping experience. Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said the company recently…

New sex trafficking laws improve Arkansas’ status

It was just last June that Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, was hosting a forum on human trafficking at NorthWest Arkansas Community College after Arkansas was named among the worst states…

Pilgrim’s to shutter rendering site in El Dorado

Pilgrim's Pride Corp. plans to close a rendering facility in El Dorado, that produces chicken meal used in pet food. The plant closure in September will eliminate 29 jobs, the…

USPS tweaks service to gain footing

The U.S. Postal Service announced several changes to its “Priority Mail” service, offering free insurance and tracking, and day-specific delivery of packages. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said he expects the…

REALTOR® Pancake Breakfast for Special Olympics

Tickets can be purchased online at nwarealtors.org

Open Studio “Arkansas Barns” by artist George Dombek

George Dombek, acclaimed artist, invites the public to his studio to view his latest project – Arkansas Barns. This series, using Dombek's unique style and perspective, centers on watercolor paintings…

Tusk to Tail 2013: Planes, buses and ‘Never Yield’ tailgating

The Arkansas Razorbacks are entering a new era. The Hogs have a new head football coach and staff. A new $40 million football facility was built for training, meeting, and…

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Cuts Profit Forecast

Second-quarter results missed analysts estimates.

Wal-Mart struggles to meet growth expectations

Sentiment out of Bentonville on Thursday (Aug. 15) was one of caution by Wal-Mart executives who slashed the company’s growth projections for this fiscal year by 50%, on the heels…

Dress for Success nonprofit to open in Rogers

Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas will hold a grand opening of the nonprofit's boutique at 11:15 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Frisco Station Mall, 100 N. Dixieland Road in…

Local foreclosures creep higher amid U.S. slowdown

Arkansas was one of 29 states to see an increase in foreclosure activity in July, as lenders continue to work through a backlog of properties held up by federal litigation…

Arkansas Carry plans ‘open carry’ protest walk (Updated)

Arkansas Carry members plan to make a statement on Aug. 24 about their disagreement with Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s view that Act 746 does not allow open carry of…

Signature effort falls short to repeal ‘Private Option’ in Arkansas

Arkansans Against Big Government, a group formed to push for a repeal of the legislature’s recent private option health insurance plan, failed to get the 46,880 signatures needed to qualify…

Oklahoma Rep. Mullin has ‘bond’ with Arkansas

It was a campaign that started with nine men on the ballot, but in the end it was small business owner Markwayne Mullin who was the last man standing. Mullin,…

Heinz to shed 600 office jobs

The H.J. Heinz Co. announced it will eliminate 600 office positions as it transitions to a private company. These cuts have been initiated after an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire…

NWA home sales rally continues

Agents and brokers across Northwest Arkansas are back in business as the residential market continues to rally with more sales and higher home prices despite the recent uptick in interest…

Fort Smith board to consider $1.27 million from fund balance for water slides

Connections: New hires announced at Walton School of Medicine

Arkansas Research Alliance adds 3 to academy

James Hendren steps down from Venture Center board