by - August 6, 2015 1:51 pm
Play it Forward Concert- Smokey & The Mirror
Saturday, November 21: Folk and Bluegrass with Smokey & The Mirror on Saturday, November 21st, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5…
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by - August 6, 2015 1:27 pm
Play it Forward Concert- Luke Pruitt
Saturday, October 3: Americana singer songwriter, Luke Pruitt on Saturday, October 3rd, at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are $5 with proceeds benefiting…
by - August 6, 2015 1:23 pm
Play it Forward Concert- RJ Mischo
Saturday, September 19: RJ Mischo is back to bring you another stellar performance, Saturday, September 19 at 6:30 pm in the Walmart World Room at The Walmart Museum. Tickets are…
by - August 6, 2015 11:10 am
Former Walmart spokesman Tovar joins Sprint
David Tovar, former vice president of corporate communications for Wal-Mart Stores, was recently hired by Sprint and will relocate his family to the Kansas City area. Tovar reportedly joined Sprint…
by - August 6, 2015 7:58 am
Windstream Reports $111 Million Loss, But Beats Street Expectations
Little Rock-based Windstream Holding Inc. reported substantial losses in the second quarter, but still was able to beat Wall Street expectations as the company’s shares were lifted in early morning…
by - August 6, 2015 5:42 am
Impact Of Wal-Mart HQ Job Cuts Up To $47 Million, Long-Term Hit ‘Minimal’
The economic impact of a more than 5.5% reduction in Wal-Mart corporate jobs in Northwest Arkansas could reduce annual economic activity in the area by almost $47 million a year, and result in the loss of around 391 non-Wal-Mart jobs.
by - August 6, 2015 2:21 am
Patrick Angus: Paintings and Works on Paper
September 11-December 6, 2015 Public Reception: Thursday, September 10, 5-7pm, free for members, $5 for non-members This exhibit highlights portraits and still-life paintings by Patrick Angus (1953-1992) whose life and work is…
by - August 6, 2015 12:11 am
Startup Talk: Hayseed Ventures To Launch Startup Lecture Series
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - August 5, 2015 9:16 pm
Hayseed Ventures to host startup lecture series
John James, through Hayseed Ventures, is launching a startup lecture series that aims to provide insight in key areas for entrepreneurs. The first event will take place at 5:30 p.m…
by - August 5, 2015 9:10 pm
Four Questions With Attorney, Entrepreneur Meredith Lowry
As an attorney, Meredith Lowry is an advocate for intellectual property rights. Lowry is an also experienced legal representative for the local startups and intellectual property communities, especially in Northwest…
by - August 5, 2015 8:05 pm
60th Midwest Groundwater Conference
Enjoy the beauty of the fall in Northwest Arkansas during the 60th Midwest Groundwater Conference on Oct. 14-15 at the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark….
by - August 5, 2015 7:59 pm
Impact of Wal-Mart HQ job cuts up to $47 million, long-term hit ‘minimal’
The economic impact of a more than 5.5% reduction in Wal-Mart corporate jobs in Northwest Arkansas could reduce annual economic activity in the area by almost $47 million a year,…
by - August 5, 2015 6:55 pm
Arkansas Attorney General joins 15 other state AGs to block Clean Power plan
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey and 15 other states to ask the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an immediate stay of…
by - August 5, 2015 5:43 pm
U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge Begins A-Chance Program To Focus On Children Of Troubled Homes
A new collaborative program tagged A-Chance is aimed at helping children in violent and crime-ridden homes succeed in their school setting and in life. Conner Eldridge, U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for…
by - August 5, 2015 5:34 pm
Rutledge Joins West Virginia, 14 Other States To Ask EPA For Stay On Clean Power Plan
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 14 other states to ask the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an immediate stay of…
by - August 5, 2015 5:21 pm
Murphy USA quarterly income down 64% on volatile fuel prices
Murphy USA Inc.’s second quarter earnings fell well short of expectations as volatile crude oil and gasoline prices cut into retail margins and overall sales, company officials announced after the…
by - August 5, 2015 5:16 pm
Acxiom sees revenue growth, but posts quarterly net income loss
One day after exiting the IT outsourcing business, Acxiom Corp. saw strong sales growth but still reported first quarter losses as the Little Rock data marketing giant undergoes an organization…
by - August 5, 2015 4:20 pm
Debate Laughter Can Improve Politicians’ Standing, UA Researcher Finds
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. It also helps politicians stand out in debate settings and on the campaign trail.
by - August 5, 2015 4:16 pm
Murphy USA Profits Fall 64% As Up-And-Down Fuel Prices Cut Retail Margins
Murphy USA Inc.’s second quarter earnings fell well short of expectations as volatile crude oil and gasoline prices cut into retail margins and overall sales, company officials announced after the…
by - August 5, 2015 3:41 pm
Arvest Benton County promotes nine bankers
The board of directors for Arvest Bank in Benton County recently approved the promotions of nine bankers. “Promotions are taken to the board on a periodic basis by the respective…