by - July 17, 2013 4:43 pm
Auditions for The Wizard of Oz
Auditions for The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, background music by Herbert Stothart, dance and vocal arrangements by Peter…
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Nominate for our Best in Class Awards
by - July 17, 2013 3:51 pm
The King and I
The Rogers Little Theater presentation of The King and I, runs July 26-28, August 1-4, 8-11, Thursday – Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Victory Theater, 116…
by - July 17, 2013 3:49 pm
The King and I
The Rogers Little Theater presentation of The King and I, runs July 26-28, August 1-4, 8-11, Thursday – Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Victory Theater, 116…
by - July 17, 2013 3:41 pm
The King and I
The Rogers Little Theater presentation of The King and I, runs July 26-28, August 1-4, 8-11, Thursday – Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Victory Theater, 116…
by - July 17, 2013 2:34 pm
Beebe names 35 to boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Glenn Brackman, Bradley, reappointed to the Boll Weevil Eradication Committee. Appointment expires July 1, 2017. Dixie Bryson, Maumelle,…
by - July 17, 2013 12:26 pm
Ken Reeves named to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Gov. Mike Beebe has named Ken Reeves of Harrison as the newest commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. "Ken grew up hunting and fishing in the natural beauty…
by - July 17, 2013 12:12 pm
Beebe pushes officials to meet broadband challenge
State education leaders are concerned that a supermajority of Arkansas public schools don’t have the broadband capability to meet forthcoming Common Core testing standards and other digital academic opportunities necessary…
by - July 17, 2013 11:45 am
Mike, Mike and Mike: What are the odds?
If former Democratic Congressman Mike Ross is elected Arkansas governor in 2014, he’ll be the third consecutive Arkansas governor named Mike. Based on admittedly superficial estimates by The City Wire,…
by - July 16, 2013 10:22 pm
Cabela’s hosts 250 Rogers Activity Center campers
A partnership between a store for outdoor enthusiasts and a local non-profit created the opportunity for 250 Rogers youths to experience the outdoor sports, some for the first time. …
by - July 16, 2013 8:43 pm
Fidelity to add 150-200 jobs in Little Rock
Fidelity National Information Services appears poised to add 150 new jobs and invest $3 million at its campus in west Little Rock. A resolution on the city of Little Rock…
by - July 16, 2013 6:23 pm
Pork virus: No real impact to prices expected
The Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, also known as PED, that has infected swine farms in Arkansas and 13 other states is not expected to have a major impact on hog…
by - July 16, 2013 5:06 pm
Entrepreneurial system takes root in Arkansas
You’ve got 60 seconds to pitch your business idea to a few hundred audience members. If they like yours more than others, you’ll get a cash prize. You’ll get a…
by - July 16, 2013 3:30 pm
Northwest Health announces staff additions
Northwest Heath System announced the appointment of Pamela German Hill as its new market chief financial officer, joining the hospital on July 1. Hill has more than 15 years…
by - July 16, 2013 2:33 pm
J.B. Hunt Reports Earnings for Second Quarter
Company reported net earnings of $87.7 million, compared to $80.5 million in second quarter 2012.
by - July 16, 2013 1:37 pm
Ronald McDonald Family Room opens in Rogers
It’s been nearly two years in the making, a true labor of love by a handful local leaders and health care advocates, but the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy…
by - July 16, 2013 10:03 am
Selling to Sam’s Club may open other doors
Getting product into a Sam’s Club is no easy feat for most small volume suppliers, but those who do make a connection say it has launched other successes. Blake Pointer,…
by - July 15, 2013 6:29 pm
June retail sales indicate modest growth
Consumer spending and retail sales ended the second quarter on a soft note, indicating that economic growth and acceleration has weakened, according to the National Retail Federation. June retail sales,…
by - July 15, 2013 5:11 pm
Closure possible for Workers’ Comp sites in Fort Smith, NWA
Employees needing to file compensation claims may have a longer commute to do so starting next summer. According to a letter to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders, the Arkansas Workers'…
by - July 15, 2013 3:04 pm
Ross claims record with $1.97 million quarter
At least one record has fallen today (July 15) as candidates filed second quarter fundraising reports from federal offices all the way down to races for state house and state…
by - July 15, 2013 2:18 pm
J.B. Hunt missed the mark, despite solid profits
J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted solid financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, though it slightly missed the guidance set by Wall Street analysts. The Lowell-based transport company…