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RaftUp Talks Boating At 1 Million Cups

The Natural State now has a social network for the recreational boating community called RaftUp. Where does its founder hope to grow?

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…

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…

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…

Jonesboro Council Approves Sales Tax Resolution For Infrastructure, Economic Development

Jonesboro voters will head to the polls this fall to decide the fate of a proposed one-cent sales tax that supporters say will meet key infrastructure needs and economic development….

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…

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…

29-member committee named to select new Southside High School mascot

Southside High School Principal Wayne Haver on Tuesday (Sept. 8) announced a 29-person committee that will begin work selecting a new mascot for the school. Haver said the committee may…

The sounds of World War II will open the Fort Smith Symphony season

The horror of Dachau and the death and dedication involved with D-Day will be addressed in a “thoughtful” way as part of a unique opening of the 92nd season of…

NWACC enrollment dips, beats projections

NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,962 students for the fall 2015 semester, which was a decrease of 2.47% from fall 2014 figures but better than projected enrollment, NWACC officials announced…

BHP Reveals 2016 Capital Budget, Confirms Plans To ‘Defer’ Fayetteville Shale Expansion

After a dismal fiscal 2015, Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has unveiled plans to essentially mothball the company’s drilling operations in the Fayetteville Shale play.

Artists of Northwest Arkansas 2015 – Art Supply Sale and Silent Auction

Silent Auction and Sale at the Fayetteville Underground! Artists of Northwest Arkansas will host an art auction and supply sale on Thursday, September 17th at Fayetteville Underground to benefit ANA…

Campus Talk: Washington State Supreme Court Rules Charter Schools Unconstitutional

Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….

David Potts: ‘Terrorism’ Directed At Small Businesses

Editor’s note: David Potts, the author of this guest commentary, is a certified public accountant with more than 33 years experience. The greatest threat to America’s small businesses is terrorism…

Arkansas’ First Ladies Unite For A Cause

Current and former Arkansas first ladies – long active with various philanthropic causes – are working with the Old State House Museum to restore one of the state’s most popular heritage exhibits.

UA eVersity Online Program Accepting Applications

The University of Arkansas System’s eVersity began accepting applications and launched its redesigned website at eversity.uasys.edu. The online only course offerings are designed to meet a growing audience of older…

WorkHound Scores Big Win At ‘Truck Tank’ Competition

Max Farrell’s Workhound recently announced that the startup was the winner of a high-stakes business competition in Dallas, but another milestone looms on the horizon.

Frank Lloyd Wright House On Crystal Bridges Grounds To Open November

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced the November opening of a rare Frank Lloyd Wright house. I

Arkansas Entertainers Hall Of Fame Honors ‘True Blood’ Author

Tickets are on sale now for the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2015 will be honored September 29 at Noah’s Event Center in Little Rock….

Tusk To Tail: No ‘Devil Juice’ for a Christmas in September

It may be cliche to say the opening weekend of college football feels like Christmas, but how else could Tusk to Tail describe it? Our seven men, at least three…

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal