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Experts scrutinize the value of college degrees

The cost of a college degree has never been higher in times of near-flat inflation like those seen in the past few years. Conversely, incomes have also been stagnant and…

Burkhalter, Curry to seek Democratic nod for Lt. Gov.

In the span of five hours, two Democrats stepped forth to challenge for their party's nomination for Arkansas Lt. Governor in 2014. Little Rock businessman and Arkansas Highway Commissioner John…

GOP legislative primary already set in NWA

It's not even close to 2014 and there is already a Republican primary in State House District 87, which extends from Siloam Springs to just past Tontitown. Lucas Roebuck, a…

UAFS grad is first ‘Hammerschmidt fellow’

Jordan Hale, a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, is the first fellow in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Fellowship program offered by the office of U.S. Rep….

Schmieding Center hosts retirement seminars

The Schmieding Centers in Springdale and Bella Vista will host two seminars around the topic of “Maximizing Your Social Security Retirement Benefits”. There are at least 560 different ways to…

NWACC names student center after Paneitz

NorthWest Arkansas Community College will name a college building in honor of Dr. Becky Paneitz, Ric Clifford, chairman of the college’s board of trustees said Monday (June 10). Clifford read…

U.S. Senate approves $955 billion farm bill

The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a five-year farm bill by a 66-27 vote, with U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and John Boozman, R-Ark., voting for the legislation that would…

NWA events include wine, music, wine and Fleur

The Northwest Arkansas calendar during the next few weeks features wine, chamber music, wine, Shakespeare, wine and a French-themed event in Eureka Springs. Did we mention that the event schedule…

Consumers expected to spend $13 billion on Dad

Father’s Day is June 16 and retailers expect consumers to dole out $119.84 per person for dear ole dad. Spending is expected to total roughly $13.3 billion, up slightly from…

Retailers remain cautious on merchandise imports

Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.1% in June over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report…

Wal-Mart distribution centers key to revenue growth

Wal-Mart’s distribution centers are efficient, well-oiled operations serving the world’s largest retailer 24 hours a day. But these massive hubs also could hold the key toward improved sales growth for…

More insurance carriers may enter Arkansas exchange

Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford is satisfied that five companies have submitted letters of intent to do business in the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange, but more may be on…

Casino-style wagers in Arkansas nearing $1.5 billion

Five months into the year, electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at Oaklawn and Southland neared the $1.5 billion mark as both tracks saw smaller percentage increases in casino-style gambling….

236 Razorback athletes post high GPA

The University of Arkansas Athletics Department had 236 student-athletes earn a 3 grade point average or higher in the 2013 spring academic semester. The list of student-athletes includes 43 Academic…

Beebe names 47 to boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (June 10) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Charles Allen, Ph.D., Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires…