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Let teachers teach

I’ll never forget what one of the best public school teachers I ever knew said about performance programs and those results. “If I had taken the career path to follow…

Arkansas Supreme Court cleared in misconduct claim in gay marriage case

The state Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission (JDDC) concluded Wednesday that no evidence of misconduct occurred in a controversial Arkansas Supreme Court case involving same-sex marriage. In April of this…

Gov. Hutchinson talks about hiring new state Parks & Tourism Director

After giving a pep talk to hospitality industry leaders at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) told reporters on Wednesday that he had begun…

Newly elected school board members talk mascot change, charter school

Voters hoping for a turnaround on the Fort Smith School Board's decision to nix the "Rebels" mascot change for Southside High School may be in for a disappointment as new…

Allegations Of Supreme Court Misconduct In Same-sex Marriage Case ‘Proven To Be Groundless’

Crystal Bridges Eclipses Threshold of 2 Million Visitors

Officials at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville said Wednesday the museum has welcomed more than 2 million visitors since opening Nov. 11, 2011.

The Supply Side briefs: Exec moves at Dean Foods and JBS

Ralph Scozzafava has been promoted to chief operating officer of dairy giant Dean Foods effective Oct. 1. In this new role he will continue to oversee the commercial functions of…

Crystal Bridges Museum surpasses 2 million visitors, launches new campaign

It took just 21 months for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to welcome one million visitors to Bentonville and now two years later two million people have come through…

NRF study shows retailers like Wal-Mart struggle with organized retail crime

It’s not often discussed in quarterly earnings calls but 97% of nation’s retailers recently survey by the National Retail Federation say they have been victims of organized retail crime in…

Fest of Ale

Governor Discusses Recruitment Process To Replace Retiring Tourism Director

After giving a pep talk to hospitality industry leaders, Gov. Asa Hutchinson told reporters he had begun the process of selecting a new state Parks & Tourism chief to replace longtime agency director Richard Davies.

Consultant: Most Medicaid Dollars Unaffected By Cost Reforms

The cost of long-term support and services for aged, blind and disabled Arkansans account for 74% of all traditional Medicaid costs but aren’t affected by the state’s major cost-reducing efforts,…

Tyson Foods to add 60 jobs in its Council Bluffs pork plant

Tyson Foods announced plans to hire 60 additional workers for its case ready beef and pork plant in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This is a result of the company’s expanded production…

Arkansas To Receive $4 Million To Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services said it will receive $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund the Arkansas Apprenticeship Pathway Initiative, which will expand apprenticeship programs…

Mobil1 Fall Classic Golf Tournament Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Benton County

Children’ ART –

Paint a Pet Picture 4 classes – October 6, 13, 20, & 27 4-5 pm Cost: $45 (art supplies included – bring picture of pet) Children will develop new skills…

International Blues Challenge

Presented by the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society, BBQ, Blues and Entertainment, Winning Band goes to Memphis for Finals January 26-30, 2016. For More Information, Dwight Hopkins 479-414-7782

Encounter Art

"How to Look at and Understand Great Art" with Sharon Latchaw Hirsh, Ph.D. (Audio Course) Wednesday September 16, October 21, & November 18 Class Times: 11 am – 12 noon…

Basic of Watercolor

Basics of Watercolor Rebecca Perkins Monday, September 14, 21, & 28, Two Class Times Offered: Daytime (1 pm – 2:30 pm) Evening (7 pm – 8:30 pm) Cost: $45 Learn…

Saturday Pastel Workshop

October 17, 9:30 am – 3 pm Cost: $50 Focus on creating a meaningful painting while covering many aspects of working with pastel. Join Patricia Lappin and learn how to…