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House Casts Three Votes On Iran Deal

With the 14th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks as a backdrop, the House voted Friday to disapprove a plan that opponents said will give Iran the power to create a…

Crystal Bridges Adds Five New Art Pieces Debuting In September

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced several new acquisitions that it hopes will add to the breadth of the museum’s collection. The new art pieces include: James McNeill Whistler,…

Energy In-depth: Energy Department Hacked Again By Cyberattackers

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Michael Cook: Leslie Rutledge Under Fire For Hiding Public Records

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is catching heat for her role in helping hide employment records from the public that could shed light on a state government agency director’s previous firing…

Crystal Bridges adds five new art pieces debuting in September

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces several new acquisitions that it hopes will add to the breadth of the museum’s collection. The new art pieces are: • James McNeill…

NW Health Bentonville unveils new orthopedic and spine center

Northwest Health System will unveil a new orthopedic and spine center at its Bentonville hospital at its official dedication slated for 10 a.m. on Sept. 24. “Northwest Health System hospitals…

Roots, Rhythm and Rock – Music That Moved Fort Smith: Part I, 1880-1945

Fort Smith Museum of History
Roots, Rhythm and Rock-Music That Move Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945
Opening Reception-Thursday, October 15, 5:00-7:00 pm
Program with Dr. Kevin Jones at 6:00 pm

Roots, Rhythm and Rock-Music That Move Fort Smith: Part I 1880-19

Fort Smith Museum of History Roots, Rhythm and Rock-Music That Move Fort Smith: Part I 1880-1945 Opening Reception-Thursday, October 15, 5:00-7:00 pm Program with Dr. Kevin Jones at 6:00 pm…

Northwest Health Sets Opening of Ortho/Spine Center

The Orthopedic and Spine Center at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville, located at 3000 Medical Center Parkway, will open Sept. 24 following a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting. The facility specializes in the care and rehabilitation of total joint patients undergoing hip or knee replacement or spine surgery.

Meat & Poultry Magazine Profiles Georges Inc.

The lengthy and in-depth article, written by Joel Crews, chronicles nine decades of the Springdale-based companys history that began as a small general store owned by C.L. George.

Rex Nelson: The Big Business Of College Football

The number of schools fielding teams continues to grow as the sport’s popularity – and revenues – keep on expanding.

Former Fort Smith associate pastor pleads guilty to mail fraud, false tax return

Thomas James, a former associate pastor at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, pleaded guilty on Thursday (Sept. 10) to one count of mail fraud and one count…

Other angles of Fort Smith history

Two events this month feature crucial aspects of Fort Smith’s social history. Saturday, (Sept. 12), the 1865 Council of Fort Smith will be featured, and Thursday, Sept. 24, the role…

Tusk to Tail: The (possible) last party calls for some Lost Forty … and ‘HuckaCruz’ (huh?)

As Tusk to Tail migrates down to Central Arkansas this Saturday for what could very well be the last Razorback tailgate in Little Rock, our band of brothers has vowed…

Rheem marks 45 years in Fort Smith, now focused on commercial air units

Retooling, river traffic, regulations and refrigerator manufacturers were part of the discussion Thursday (Sept. 10) when Rheem Air Conditioning’s General Manager Mike Branson met with the media as part of…

Dr. Debra West Ready To Make Difference As New ASU-Mid South Chancellor

A large crowd gathered late Thursday at Arkansas State University-Mid South to welcome the college’s new chancellor and kick off a new beginning. “It feels like old home week,” Dr….

More Cars And Pets In Arkansas Welcome Centers

More vehicles with more people in them are stopping at the Arkansas Welcome Centers, according to internal research presented to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission.

The Supply Side: Wal-Mart contract changes still challenging suppliers

It’s been nearly three months since retail giant Wal-Mart Stores began sending out modified supplier contracts requesting warehousing fees or shared supply-chain costs and extended payment terms on items that…

UAMS Grant Will Test Nano-based Cancer Treatment

UAMS researchers were awarded a $1.7 million grant by the National Cancer Institute to clinically test a technology that uses lasers to detect and destroy melanomas without harming normal cells.

The Video Wire: Marijuana, Masonic Temples, mascots and murals – oh my!

TVW anchor Dawson Meadows, who must have been stoned when he dressed himself prior to taping, airs a complaint about himself and a local attorney not being selected for a…