by - April 9, 2015 3:38 pm
3rd Annual NWA Birthday Party Expo
Join us for a day of FREE family fun at the Ultimate Birthday Party Experience. We will be in front of the Malco at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade on May 2nd…
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by - April 9, 2015 1:47 pm
UA professor: Don’t ignore community concerns with wind farm project
Plans for an 80 megawatt wind farm proposed for a 300-acre track west of Springdale in Elm Springs are moving ahead, and a University of Arkansas assistant professor is excited…
by - April 9, 2015 1:38 pm
Life’s an Uphill RUN! 5k
The Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren proudly presents its 3rd annual "Life's an Uphill Run!" 5k on May 2. The race will begin at the Boys & Girls…
by - April 9, 2015 1:23 pm
The Video Wire: Stuff hitting fans, and cats on leashes
The Video Wire anchor Dawson Meadows opens with an interesting way to address upcoming sewer rate increases in Fort Smith. His method uses a crude drawing of a fan. This…
by - April 9, 2015 12:55 pm
Consumers gain confidence in mobile banking, slower to pay by phone
As mobile phones have become an extension of the body more consumers are gaining confidence in how they use these smart devices, especially when it comes to banking. A new…
by - April 9, 2015 12:36 pm
The Compass Report: Top Arkansas metro economies end 2014 on a good note
Economic conditions in Arkansas’ three largest metro areas were relatively healthy in the fourth quarter of 2014. Small improvements were seen in the central Arkansas and Fort Smith areas, and…
by - April 9, 2015 12:20 pm
Walgreens to close 200 stores in $1 billion cost savings plan
Drugstore giant Walgreens said Thursday (April 9) it plans to shutter about 200 stores or 2% of its U.S. footprint as part of a $1 billion cost savings plan over…
by - April 9, 2015 12:06 pm
Conway’s PrivacyStar, Inuvo To Relocate To Little Rock’s River Market
Two closely connected Conway-based tech companies announced plans Thursday to move their corporate headquarters to downtown Little Rock in the fall, adding heft to the city’s fast-growing Creative Corridor.
by - April 9, 2015 11:55 am
Imports rising as West Coast ports recover
The National Retail Federation reports that import cargo volume at major retail container ports is expected to rise 8% in April over the same time last year. The trade group…
by - April 9, 2015 11:32 am
UA Announces Honorary Degree Recipients for May Commencement
Frank Broyles and James Hildreth were announced Thursday as this years recipients.
by - April 9, 2015 11:30 am
United Way “Wrap Up” Celebration
by - April 9, 2015 10:15 am
The Insider’s Business Brunch
by - April 9, 2015 9:53 am
Human Rights Campaign Arkansas Director Says ‘Equality Summer’ Coming
Arkansas’ Legislature stands in recess but not without drawing national attention over a “religious freedom” bill deemed by some to sanction discrimination against the state’s LGBT population. The last week…
by - April 9, 2015 9:40 am
Baptist Health Selects Conway Campus Administrator
Little Rock-based Baptist Health named Jamie Carter as the new administrator and VP for its forthcoming Conway campus. Carter, who most recently served as chief operating officer of the 617-bed…
by - April 9, 2015 9:01 am
Settling the Ozarks
The Shiloh Museum will celebrate the completion of a new permanent exhibit, "Settling the Ozarks," with a reception Thursday, April 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The exhibit focuses on the time…
by - April 9, 2015 8:28 am
QBA Luncheon Scheduled May 8 in Fayetteville
The cost for the program and luncheon is $40 and pre-registration by May 4 is required.
by - April 9, 2015 6:53 am
Dale Nicholson, III: A New Era In Little Rock
UALR sports is ready to be known as Little Rock’s team. Dale Nicholson offers thoughts from his recent sit-down with new Athletic Director Chasse Conque and basketball coach Chris Beard’s introductory press conference.
by - April 9, 2015 5:28 am
Startup Talk: Early Stage Funds Available For Arkansas Entrepreneurs
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - April 8, 2015 9:52 pm
Tai Chi at Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing
Learning Fields to offer Tai Chi The Learning Fields’ beautiful and peaceful open-air environment will be the setting for an eight-week series of Tai Chi sessions beginning April 10, at…
by - April 8, 2015 9:46 pm
Dollar Tree to shutter 340 Family Dollar Stores to close deal
Discount retailer Dollar Tree said Tuesday (April 7) it expects to be able to complete its purchase of competitor Family Dollar in May, and it will have to sell about…