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A twinkle of hope

An edict out of Bentonville, Ark., has more of a chance to shore up (pun intended) America’s ailing manufacturing sector than anything our elected officials may promulgate from Washington, D.C.,…

NWA, Fort Smith area legislative seats set to change

It seems like you can't go anywhere these days without hearing about the race for U.S. Senate, pitting Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, barely seven months into his first term…

America’s Car-Mart posts thinner profits (updated)

America’s Car-Mart Inc. said higher than expected credit losses curbed its earnings in the company’s fiscal first quarter ending July 31. But the Bentonville-based firm still managed to deliver healthy…

FCC Commissioner wants faster Internet for schools

With Arkansas pursuing expanded broadband in its public schools, an FCC commissioner says she wants her agency to be a catalyst for meeting the state’s goals and pushing for greater…

Proper Razorback tailgating is a year-round effort

Two weeks to go, and crawling. But there is still plenty left to do before the kickoff to the season and the first Tusk to Tailgate. With two scrimmages under…

College textbook rental programs showing growth

College students on average are racking up thousands of dollars in debt thanks to escalating tuition and textbook prices as they return to class over the next week. But several…

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…

Managers Conference

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…