by - September 9, 2015 2:51 pm
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by - September 9, 2015 2:14 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Sets Execution Dates For Eight On Death Row
Gov. Asa Hutchinson set the execution dates for eight death row inmates after more than a decade-long dearth of lethal injections. Hutchinson was urged to set the dates by Attorney…
by - September 9, 2015 1:17 pm
NWACC to host college fair in Benton County
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host its Benton County College Fair on Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 pm at the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies on the Bentonville…
by - September 9, 2015 12:42 pm
Thousands visit Clothesline Fair to experience history and handmade crafts
Living history met handmade crafts and square dancing as thousands of people flocked to the 64th annual Clothesline Fair at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park over the Labor Day weekend (Sept….
by - September 9, 2015 12:24 pm
The First Tee Trick-or-Treat Open
This fun event is FREE and open to the public, featuring more than 25 miniature golf holes with treats at every hole. Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to…
by - September 9, 2015 10:49 am
Conner Eldridge to run for U.S. Senate, challenge Sen. Boozman in 2016
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, a Democrat, announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, in 2016. In a press release put out Wednesday…
by - September 9, 2015 10:34 am
Angel Tree Volunteer Opportunity
The community of NW Arkansas has an awesome opportunity to help families in need experience Christmas this year. Our Angel Tree program will provide Christmas assistance to over 900 families…
by - September 9, 2015 9:02 am
Conner Eldridge Running For U.S. Senate, Will Challenge Sen. Boozman
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, a Democrat, announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, in 2016. In a press release put out Wednesday…
by - September 9, 2015 7:26 am
ADHE Chief: Consider Advancing Collegians Based On Skills, Not Credit Hours
“Competency-based education” – advancing college students based on their knowledge and skills rather than credit hours – could help Arkansas meet the goal of having 60% of Arkansans with a…
by - September 9, 2015 6:11 am
Measure Would Limit Legislative Amendments To One
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge certified Tuesday (Sept. 8) the popular name and ballot title of a constitutional amendment that would reduce the number of amendments legislators can present to voters…
by - September 9, 2015 6:06 am
Public Invited To Watch Esperanza Diamond Cutting, Live Stream Available
Beginning Wednesday, September 9-12, the public is invited to watch internationally acclaimed master diamond cutter Mike Botha cut the now famous 8.52-carat “Esperanza” diamond. The stone was found earlier this…
by - September 9, 2015 5:43 am
ACA Pushes Flurry Of Consolidation Among Health Insurers
In the wake of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there has been a flurry of announcements of planned consolidation talks and agreements among several of the industry’s largest health insurance companies. A new report examines why.
by - September 9, 2015 5:39 am
Health Beat: Federal Health Funding Workshop Planned For Delta Nonprofits, Community Groups
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. FEDERAL HEALTH…
by - September 8, 2015 10:20 pm
Fayetteville voters OK law protecting gender identity, sexual orientation rights
An ordinance providing legal rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity was approved by Fayetteville voters in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) special election. The unofficial tally was 52.7% for…
by - September 8, 2015 9:30 pm
Fayetteville Voters OK Law Protecting Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Rights
An ordinance providing legal rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity was approved by Fayetteville voters in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) special election. The unofficial tally was 52.7% for…
by - September 8, 2015 8:35 pm
Phase 1 work begins on historic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
Almost 10 months after acquiring the iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith, Lance Beaty is moving forward on what he calls “Phase 1” of work to convert the building…
by - September 8, 2015 8:06 pm
Lockheed Files Protest Over JLTV Award, Says It Had Concerns Over Bid Evaluation
Nearly two weeks after the Pentagon announced Oshkosh Defense as the winner of the first phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract, Lockheed Martin filed a protest Tuesday challenging…
by - September 8, 2015 7:50 pm
Arkansas’ First Ladies unite to rescue pieces of the state’s ‘gown’ history
An exhibit that is by far the most popular one at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock is in need of preservation treatment and some very familiar faces…
by - September 8, 2015 7:10 pm
Teal Talk Luncheon shines light on the ‘silent killer’ that is ovarian cancer
Leah Elliott, a 40-something-year-old survivor of ovarian cancer from central Arkansas, said she sought out the help of at least three doctors between late 2005 and April 2006 before she…
by - September 8, 2015 6:58 pm
Sierra Club Asks Federal Court For Summary Judgment Against EPA On Haze Rules
The Sierra Club filed a motion for summary judgment Tuesday (Sept. 8) in U.S. District Court alleging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency neglected its duties to create and finalize a…