by - June 11, 2014 10:41 am
Velda Brotherton Workshop
Velda Brotherton has graciously agreed to teach a workshop for us on Saturday, June 21. She is a much-published author and has books in several genres. She has taught workshops…
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by - June 11, 2014 10:36 am
Still On The Hill in Concert
STILL ON THE HILL- ONCE A RIVER Free Family Concert! Ozark Folkways- June 20th, 2014 An exciting project concerning Beaver Lake and its watershed is afoot in Northwest Arkansas. The…
by - June 11, 2014 10:28 am
Snorkeling with Rebekah at Hobbs State Park
Have you ever wanted to snorkel in Beaver Lake? Have you ever wanted to snorkel? Rebekah Penny, interpreter at Hobbs State Park, has found a secluded spot on Beaver Lake…
by - June 11, 2014 10:16 am
Dragonflies at Hobbs State Park
Robert Thomas has spent the last 9 years travelling and photographing odonates (dragonflies). Thomas’s collection of photographs contains many very rare species, and some of his special photographs have graced…
by - June 11, 2014 10:11 am
Arkansas GDP grew at 2.4% clip in 2013, ahead of U.S. rate
Arkansas’ economy gained strength in 2013 as the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 2.4% in 2013, ranking The Natural State 16th among the 50 states, according to new…
by - June 10, 2014 10:21 pm
Rutledge captures GOP primary bid in Attorney General race
The long and bitter battle for the Republican nomination for Arkansas attorney general has come to an end, with Leslie Rutledge pulling out a victory against challenger David Sterling. Unofficial…
by - June 10, 2014 5:16 pm
Arkansas Special Session nears on public school insurance changes
All part-time school and state employees as well as many spouses of full-time employees would be ineligible for insurance benefits under two draft bills discussed during a meeting of the…
by - June 10, 2014 5:08 pm
Walton family invests in downtown Springdale, ‘legitimizes’ area work
Excitement is brewing in downtown Springdale with news that an entity funded by the Walton family — Downtown Springdale LLC — has acquired a major landmark building at 202 E….
by - June 10, 2014 4:52 pm
The Supply Side: Crossmark offers a peek at new collaboration center
Collaboration between the retailer and supplier is nothing new, but a new facility recently opened by Crossmark in Bentonville is designed to offer a new level of technology and virtual…
by - June 10, 2014 10:27 am
Walmart.com announces management changes
Joel Anderson, Walmart.com president for the past three years, has resigned to take a job with another company. Teen discounter Five Below has named Anderson as its president. He will…
by - June 9, 2014 11:00 pm
Fort Smith area, Northwest Arkansas foreclosure filings continue to dwindle
Arkansas is among the majority of states where foreclosure fillings are subsiding to five or six year lows as the housing market recovery shows strength in a slowly improving economy….
by - June 9, 2014 10:05 pm
325 new jobs coming to central and Northeast Arkansas
Two job announcements in two days will bring 325 new jobs and a former U.S. Vice-president to Arkansas. On Tuesday (June 10), Arkansas economic officials will break ground in Osceola…
by - June 9, 2014 5:18 pm
Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith schools pursue new education models
It is no secret that education systems in the 21st century faces an ever-increasing pressure to keep pace with the pace of change. And while students and teachers have seen…
by - June 9, 2014 3:36 pm
Finances improve among struggling banks, but not all are clear of oversight
Community bank soundness is another sign of the local economic recovery in Benton and Washington counties as well as the Fort Smith metro area. Through the first quarter of 2014…
by - June 9, 2014 11:34 am
Fleur Delcious Weekend
Celebrate all things French–six days of fine food, wine, music, culture. Can’t get to Paris? Come to Eureka Springs! Fleur Delicious Weekend is a Celebration of all the senses: sight,…
by - June 9, 2014 11:31 am
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend
Love the Blues? You can’t miss this one. Full schedule available at www.eurekaspringsblues.com. Music starts on Thursday, June 12th and runs through Sunday, June 15th with Father’s Day picnic @ Turpentine Creek…
by - June 9, 2014 9:54 am
Tyson Foods counters with $8.55 billion offer for Hillshire (Updated)
Tyson Foods on Monday (June 9) placed an $8.55 billion bid on the table for Hillshire Brands causing bidding competitor Pilgrim’s Pride to fold. The Tyson offer, the biggest meat…
by - June 9, 2014 7:29 am
Defining Moment: Tyson Foods Wins Bidding War for Hillshire
The company has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire Hillshire brands for $8.55 billion in cash.
by - June 9, 2014 12:00 am
Rogers Has Arrived; Springdale Hopeful, as Attention Turns to Emma
Downtown Rogers is booming, and the idea that Springdale will finally have its day in the sun of downtown redevelopment is in full ferment.
by - June 9, 2014 12:00 am
Real Estate Pros Boosted By Global Retail Meet
Retailers are now more interested in expanding. That is the major takeaway local commercial real estate agents had from this years International Council of Shopping Centers retail real estate convention.