by - January 27, 2013 12:57 pm
A violent hall pass
Whether we should allow guns into our places of worship is as much a test of the faith and goodwill we put into our communities as it is how far…
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by - January 27, 2013 9:35 am
Paint the Town Red honors boy with heart defect
Hundreds turned out Saturday night (Jan. 26) at Fayetteville’s Town Center in their best red ensemble to raise money for the American Heart Association and honor a Fayetteville toddler with…
by - January 26, 2013 5:37 pm
Thousands gather in Fort Smith area for ‘The Battle’
As many teenagers slept in on a Saturday morning, the Fort Smith Convention Center was crawling with thousands of teenage girls participating in the annual Battle at the Fort volleyball…
by - January 26, 2013 3:42 pm
Legislators discuss concealed carry, Medicaid expansion
Gun rights and government healthcare were the highlights of a legislative forum held Saturday morning (Jan. 26) in Bentonville, with Sen. Cecile Bledsoe, R-Rogers, discussing her concerns with a proposed…
by - January 25, 2013 5:34 pm
Bentonville – Bella Vista Chamber selects new CEO
The Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce selected Dana Davis as its CEO and president. Davis was formerly the president and CEO of the Southlake Texas Chamber of Commerce, a position…
by - January 25, 2013 1:33 pm
Mercy to Announce $1 Million Gift From Walmart Foundation
The donation will address an unmet senior behavioral health need in Northwest Arkansas.
by - January 25, 2013 1:17 pm
AG McDaniel drops out of governor’s race
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel told supporters today that he will drop out of the 2014 race for Governor. Within minutes of McDaniel’s rumored exit, former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said…
by - January 25, 2013 10:09 am
Politics part of Benton County Business Afters Hours
Despite the furious flow of business cards floating around the Benton County Business After Hours event, worries hung in the air Thursday at Toyota of NWA in Rogers, Ark. Approximately…
by - January 24, 2013 6:42 pm
Rep. Collins open to tax reform ideas
Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, chairman of the House Revenue & Tax Committee, said he plans on not rushing his committee’s efforts to reform the state tax code. In an interview…
by - January 24, 2013 6:24 pm
Bank of the Ozarks buys North Carolina bank
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The First National Bank of Shelby in Shelby, N.C. According to the terms of the Agreement,…
by - January 24, 2013 5:29 pm
January sales tax revenue rises
The four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas posted healthy gains in January sales tax receipts. Total revenue received by the cities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville was $4.161 million,…
by - January 24, 2013 5:13 pm
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas – Winter Scholarship Social
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by - January 24, 2013 3:32 pm
Arkansans form private real estate fund
Dewitt Smith, who managed Cooper Communities and Cooper Realty Investments during its amazing growth phase, has joined forces with three other real estate and business moguls to form CapRocq Core,…
by - January 24, 2013 3:18 pm
Baseball Hogs get top preseason pick from USA Today
The University of Arkansas baseball team continues to receive favorable preseason picks, with Thursday (Jan. 24) producing a No. 1 ranking in the USA Today Coaches Poll, and a No….
by - January 24, 2013 2:46 pm
Womack makes U.S. Service Academy nominations
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, announce on Thursday (Jan. 24) the nomination of 15 students from the Third District for appointments to the United States Service Academies. Some students receiving…
by - January 24, 2013 2:37 pm
Chase the Blues Away – Mardi Gras Party
Please join the Chase Family Foundation for our 1st Annual, "Chase the Blues Away" fundraiser on Tuesday, February 12th, 6pm-10pm. The Springdale Country Club is graciously hosting our event, we…
by - January 24, 2013 2:30 pm
Arkansas home sales, values rise during 2012
Although the combined number of home sales in Arkansas’ largest markets were up just 2.07% during 2012, economist Michael Pakko said the industry is “moving in the right direction.” Combined…
by - January 24, 2013 2:06 pm
Alma native to head state Labor Department
Alma-native Ricky Belk has been named director of the Arkansas Labor Department. Belk’s appointment was one of several announced Thursday (Jan. 24) by Gov. Mike Beebe. Belk, 56, serves on…
by - January 24, 2013 1:42 pm
J.B. Hunt reaches record earnings in 2012
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. was undaunted by fiscal cliff concerns and talk of slowing economy toward the end of 2012. Instead, the logistics firm focused intensely on growing…
by - January 24, 2013 11:57 am
CapRocq Core Real Estate Fund Launched with $50 Million in Capital
The group already has completed two acquisitions at its initial closing, one involving a group of five office buildings off South Dixieland Road in Lowell.