by - August 28, 2014 4:29 pm
Arkansas home sales up 7% in July, year-to-date sales up 5.6%
The average Arkansas home sales price may be down more than 2% for sales during the first seven months of 2014, but the number of homes sold is up almost…
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by - August 28, 2014 4:20 pm
Five startups prep for ARK Challenge Demo Day
There are five entrepreneurial teams putting the final touches on their startup ventures as they wrap up the first five weeks of the “Summer 2014 ARK Challenge.” The teams are…
by - August 28, 2014 4:15 pm
Congressmen Request USDA Help For Grain Crisis Farmers
Arkansas’ four Congressmen signed a joint letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting that USDA extend the Commodity Credit Corporation loan repayment date for farmers affected…
by - August 28, 2014 3:54 pm
New Northwest Health System CEO Announced
The medical care system announced Thursday its appointment of veteran hospital executive Sharif Omar to the position of CEO.
by - August 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Northwest Health System gets new CEO
Sharif Omar has been appointed as CEO of Northwest Health System, replacing Dan McKay who recently took over as CEO of Sparks Medical in Fort Smith. Omar has more than…
by - August 28, 2014 3:44 pm
Its Official: Tyson Foods, Hillshire Complete Merger
Tyson Foods announced its successful acquisition Thursday afternoon, along with details on a new leadership team that will not include Hillshire CEO Sean Connolly, who has chosen to pursue other interests.
by - August 28, 2014 11:09 am
Cook: Ross And Pryor Leading In Latest Poll
“Republican Asa Hutchinson has lost his lead and is now running slightly behind Democrat Mike Ross in Arkansas’ gubernatorial contest.” That is the first line in the press release from…
by - August 28, 2014 9:24 am
NWACC Moves Forward With Sanctioning Of Division III Sports
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is moving ahead with plans to offer sanctioned baseball and softball under Division III, perhaps fielding its first team as soon as the fall of 2016….
by - August 28, 2014 6:56 am
Workforce Declines, NWA Metro Unemployment At 5.3%
The most robust regional economy in the state is seeing mixed signals in its unemployment rate, but a declining workforce is undeniably apparent.
by - August 27, 2014 10:19 pm
Picasolar to present in national startup showcase
Fayetteville-based Picasolar was selected from hundreds of startups across the country to present at the SXSW Eco’s Startup Showcase, an entrepreneurial pitch competition held Oct. 6-7, in Austin, Texas. “We…
by - August 27, 2014 7:36 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014: ‘Priority points,’ sunshine pumpers and Sweet Tea Vodka
It has been a long eight months of exile for Hog fans, but Game Week is finally here. There was not much good to remember from 2013, and not much…
by - August 27, 2014 7:01 pm
ASU Political Science Professor Says Arkansas Could Have ‘Purple Political Atmosphere’
The eyes of a nation may be on Arkansas this year, with several hotly contested federal and state races on the ballot, a pair of Arkansas State University professors said…
by - August 27, 2014 6:29 pm
Collective Bias grows customer base, garners recognition
Social marketing firm Collective Bias has inked new deals with some of the world's leading brands seeking to connect with consumers in the U.K. and Hispanic markets. These new service offerings…
by - August 27, 2014 5:28 pm
NWACC moves toward Division III sports, pending board approval (updated)
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is moving ahead with plans to offer sanctioned baseball and softball under Division III, perhaps fielding its first team as soon as the fall of 2016….
by - August 27, 2014 5:06 pm
EPA Awards Water Quality Grants, Stakeholders Prep For Greenhouse Gas Meeting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $100,000 to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday for the agency’s ongoing water quality management planning. EPA officials said the funds…
by - August 27, 2014 5:05 pm
Two restaurant chains, Newk’s and Boneheads, moving to NWA
Newk’s Eatery is coming to Northwest Arkansas making its first stop in Fayetteville. The restaurant will be located at 637 E. Joyce Blvd. in a space at Spring Creek Center,…
by - August 27, 2014 5:00 pm
Drop-In Art Making » Art Buffet
Get creative with surprising and unusual art supplies, inspired by the work of the contemporary artists featured in the exhibition State of the Art. Drop in anytime between noon and 3…
by - August 27, 2014 4:47 pm
Museum Store » Artisan Demonstration: Denise Lanuti, Glass Lampwork Beadmaking
Glass artist Denise Lanuti will demonstrate the dynamic technique of lampwork bead making. Watch as she winds molten glass around a steel welding rod to create her colorful beads that…
by - August 27, 2014 4:27 pm
Spotlight Lecture » State of the Art with Crystal Bridges President Don Bacigalupi and Curator Chad Alligood
The ultimate road trip—to a thousand destinations, for one unforgettable exhibition. In 2013, Bacigalupi and Alligood hit the road to investigate what’s happening in American art today. Over the course…
by - August 27, 2014 3:55 pm
Tyson’s Purchase Of Hillshire To Create Global Meat Giant
Tyson Foods is moving toward closing its acquisition of Hillshire Brands but has again had to extend its tender offer of $63 per share on the $8.55 billion deal from….