by - December 31, 2014 1:11 pm
Amerine Leaves UA Position
Jeff Amerine has left his position as vice provost of research and economic development at the University of Arkansas to focus on startup consulting.
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by - December 31, 2014 11:02 am
Happy New Year!
To all of our advertisers and readers, have a safe and wonderful New Years Eve. Our offices will be closed Thursday.
by - December 31, 2014 10:54 am
Van Buren Developer, Community Leader Jimmy Bell Dies at 66
Jimmy G. Bell, founder and CEO of Jimmy Bell Real Estate Co. in Van Buren, had been battling cancer.
by - December 31, 2014 10:10 am
Creditors: Arvest Owes $25M Debt After Union Bank Buyout
Creditors who allege Arvest Bank defaulted on a $25 million debt related to its 2012 acquisition of Kansas City-based Union Bank are suing the company.
by - December 30, 2014 7:22 pm
Gov.-elect Hutchinson names new state Surgeon General
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson named Dr. Greg Bledsoe as the state’s new Surgeon General. He replaces Dr. Joe Thompson, who was told in late November that he would not remain in…
by - December 30, 2014 7:18 pm
‘Most powerful commission’ meets again on office-holder salaries
The Independent Citizens Commission charged with setting salaries for legislators, constitutional officers, and judges hopes to hear from some of those people at its next meeting Jan. 7. At its…
by - December 30, 2014 6:03 pm
Wal-Mart seeks to capitalize on unwanted, unused gift cards
The popularity of holiday gift cards continues to rise to an estimated $31.74 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Yet, nearly $1 billion of those will go…
by - December 30, 2014 5:53 pm
Most Arkansas-based stock prices move higher in 2014
It would have required one helluva crystal ball in early 2014 to bet that two struggling Arkansas-based trucking companies would see their stock price more than double by year end….
by - December 30, 2014 4:12 pm
2015 Bridal Extravaganza
Make sure to call soon to schedule your appointment for the 2015 Bridal Extravaganza. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks was voted "Best Place to Get Married". Ideas for the…
by - December 30, 2014 4:10 pm
Hutchinson Names Bledsoe To Surgeon General Post, Andrews Out At Rural Services
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson named Dr. Greg Bledsoe as the state’s new Surgeon General. He replaces Dr. Joe Thompson, who was told in late November that he would not remain in…
by - December 30, 2014 4:05 pm
5K Tutu Run Benefitting Western Arkansas Ballet
Western Arkansas Ballet will host its inaugural 5K Tutu Run Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM. The race will begin at the large playground at Ben Geren Park. Walkers…
by - December 30, 2014 4:03 pm
Countdown to 2015
by - December 30, 2014 4:00 pm
Ballroom With A Twist
Walton Arts Center will continue their Coca-Cola Night Out Series with an unforgettable evening of dance numbers in Ballroom with a Twist, featuring reality TV stars from “Dancing With the…
by - December 30, 2014 3:56 pm
Out of the Darkroom
Out of the Darkroom, a photo exhibit featuring historic images from the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History's collection, opens January 26 at the Shiloh Museum. The exhibited was curated by…
by - December 30, 2014 3:54 pm
Ozark Geology Program
Arkansas Master Naturalist Denis Dean will present "Disappearing Ground: Karst, Sinkholes, Caves, and More," a program on the limestone geology of the Ozark Mountains, Wednesday, January 21 at noon at…
by - December 30, 2014 3:52 pm
Shiloh Museum Open House
Museum Open House to Feature Local Collectors The Shiloh Museum’s seventh annual “Cabin Fever Reliever” open house will take place Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…
by - December 30, 2014 3:51 pm
Shiloh Museum Open House
Museum Open House to Feature Local Collectors The Shiloh Museum’s seventh annual “Cabin Fever Reliever” open house will take place Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…
by - December 30, 2014 3:36 pm
Beef industry faces higher prices, lower margins and shrinking demand
The cattle markets are set to ring up another record year for producers and packers even with tightening supplies expected to continue through 2019. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension…
by - December 30, 2014 1:28 pm
Annual Commissary Kiwanis Bowling Tournament
by - December 30, 2014 12:23 pm
Salary Adjusters To Hear From Elected Officials, Could Make Changes Retroactive
The Independent Citizens Commission charged with setting salaries for legislators, constitutional officers, and judges hopes to hear from some of those people at its next meeting Jan. 7. At its…