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Wal-Mart shutters specialty Latino store in Houston market

The five-year experiment of Wal-Mart’s Supermercado in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, is history. The 39,000 square-foot grocery supermarket was Wal-Mart’s first Latino-oriented store in the U.S. There were…

Clinicpass To Help Doctors Track Gifts From Drug Reps

An online app created by a Searcy company will help medical providers track gifts and other “transfers of value” from drug companies. Founder Tracy Simpson created Clinicpass in response to…

The veteran I remember

This week we are to remember the military men and women who served this country — especially those who saw combat and those for whom combat was the last thing…

Gov.-elect Hutchinson: ‘significant change’ coming to Arkansas government

Arkansas Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson said with huge Republican gains across the state, voters have sent a clear message for change, but he warns that expectations must be kept in check….

With plenty of wood, Arkansas’ biomass sector poised for growth

Arkansas’ burgeoning biomass industry got a big boost earlier this summer when in the space of 30 days two privately held investor groups announced multi-million dollar projects to produce commercially…

Asa’s good start

There was some slight snickering in certain circles when early in his advertising now Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson simply said: “As your governor, we will hit the ground running and never…

Fort Smith Public Library Endowment presents 7th annual Black Tie Bingo

Seven once again proved lucky on Saturday (Nov. 8) as the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust hosted its seventh annual "Black Tie Bingo" gala. Held at the Main Branch…

Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson: ‘There Will Be Significant Change’

Newly elected Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said with huge Republican gains across the state voters have sent a clear message for change, but he warns that expectations must be kept in check.

Arkansas House Makes Committee Assignments, Draws For Seniority

The Arkansas House of Representatives drew for seniority and settled committee assignments on Friday (Nov. 8). With Republicans owning 64 seats in the 100-member House, they will dominate on several…

Weekend Digest: The Post-Election Analysis Edition

Our complete rundown of Election Night victories and defeats from a variety of national sources, plus a preview of Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson’s sit down with TB&P’s Roby Brock for his first in-depth post-election interview.

The Hedgehog Beat The Fox, Cotton Campaign Says

The campaign between Republican Tom Cotton and Democrat Mark Pryor for the United States Senate was a political parable that proved a key idea, a consultant for the Cotton campaign…

Two Bumpers College Programs at UA Renamed

Apparel, nutrition and hospitality changed to show new direction.

Sentences Handed Down in Barber Case

Three co-defendants appeared before a federal judge this week in Fort Smith.

Amazeum Announces Memberships Available for Purchase

Charter member benefits are available to those who purchase their 2015 membership now for the hands-on, interactive museum for children and families under construction in Bentonville.

Former Fort Smith city director, ABF training boss dies suddenly (Updated)

Joe Davis, the director of training and quality awareness at ABF Freight System and a former Fort Smith City Director, died suddenly Friday morning (Nov. 7). He was 64. Davis…

Chamber: Repeal Civil Rights Ordinance

The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is asking its members and the public to repeal the citys civil rights ordinance, known as Ch. 119 of the City Code. Fayetteville residents will either keep or reject the ordinance on Dec. 9, the date of the referendum.

Arkansas jobless rate at 4.2% in May, up from 4% in May 2025

St. Bernards launches new cancer therapy program

UAMS receives $2.9 million to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Lexicon cuts ribbon on new corporate headquarters