by - October 22, 2014 8:35 pm
Character actors
From the “By Their Actions People/Groups Will Show Their Character” category, the Fort Smith Board of Directors is willing to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees and risk a…
Regions
by - October 22, 2014 8:27 pm
Get out the vote efforts critical for Pryor, Ross campaigns
Polls released by Talk Business & Politics this week show Republicans Tom Cotton and Asa Hutchinson with eight point leads over their Democratic opponents in races for the U.S. Senate…
by - October 22, 2014 8:25 pm
Election Central: New TV Ad, Early Voting In Governor’s Race
KATV’s Elicia Dover delivers Wednesday’s Election Central Daily Brief, which focuses on a new ad and early voting in the Governor’s race. NEW ASA AD Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson…
by - October 22, 2014 7:31 pm
Smith, Copenhaver Debate Private Option, Minimum Wage In District 58 Race
The two candidates in a competitive state House race in Jonesboro duked it out politically Wednesday as both candidates clarified their opinions before voters head to the polls. State Rep….
by - October 22, 2014 5:49 pm
Study: Small Business Center Helps Businesses Grow
Businesses that received five or more hours of help in 2012 from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center created more jobs and increased their sales more than other…
by - October 22, 2014 5:40 pm
Arkansas Telecom Receives $24 Million USDA Loan To Build Fiber Network In Rural Yell County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $24 million loan to Danville-based ArkWest Communication to build a “fiber-to-home” network to provide voice, broadband and internet TV service to nearly…
by - October 22, 2014 5:34 pm
Most shoppers unswayed by the power of ‘Pink’ awareness campaigns
October typically unleashes a flood of pink products, ribbons and signage across corporate America and retailers. Professional sports leagues, cities and businesses are awash in pink, with some raising money…
by - October 22, 2014 5:05 pm
Tolbert: Early Voting Turnout on Pace Between 2010 And 2012
Early voting turnout numbers are beginning to show some information on how this election is shaping up . There is a bit of positive news for both Republicans and Democrats…
by - October 22, 2014 4:57 pm
Film » The Lens to the Soul: A Documentary Work on Andrew Kilgore
This local documentary film focuses on the work of Fayetteville-based portrait photographer Andrew Kilgore. Kilgore has created thousands of personal portraits, capturing priceless moments in people’s lives over generations. Of…
by - October 22, 2014 4:55 pm
NW Health Hospitals, Bentonville, Springdale earn hip, knee joint accreditation
Northwest Medical Center – Springdale and Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville were recently reaccredited by The Joint Commission for their Total Joint (hip and knee replacement) Programs. Both hospitals were…
by - October 22, 2014 4:47 pm
Teen Workshop » Drawing your Body’s Anatomy with State of the Art artist Monica Aissa Martinez
This workshop will begin with a review of illustrations to gain a better understanding of human anatomy. Martinez will then guide students through the process of outlining physical forms using their own…
by - October 22, 2014 3:57 pm
Arkansas & Missouri Excursion Train Again Bound for Van Buren
The scenic train excursions operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad are set to resume Thursday morning at 8:30.
by - October 22, 2014 3:37 pm
Numbers healthy for Fort Smith metro tourism and travel sector
August hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren, sector employment and traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport point to continued recovery in the region’s tourism and travel…
by - October 22, 2014 2:26 pm
State of the Art Symposium
Join us for a free public symposium on the exhibition State of the Art: Discovering American Art Now. All are welcome to attend this enriching program. Enjoy two full days of…
by - October 22, 2014 1:47 pm
More changes coming to Neighborhood Markets, ‘fresh’ tweaks likely
Neighborhood Markets have been the shining star among Walmart U.S. formats in recent years, though they pale in comparison to overall revenue generation of the supercenter format. Greg Foran wants…
by - October 22, 2014 1:40 pm
Keynote Lecture » Kerry James Marshall
Kerry James Marshall, one of the most widely known and respected American artists of the twenty-first century, uses painting, sculptural installations, collage, video, and photography to comment on the history…
by - October 22, 2014 1:29 pm
Spotlight Lecture » State of the Art artist Mequitta Ahuja
In her multilayered works, Baltimore, Maryland-based artist Mequitta Ahuja casts herself in the guise of mythic warriors and epic heroes descending from traditions across cultures. Ahuja will discuss this practice, which she…
by - October 22, 2014 1:22 pm
Spotlight Lecture » Author William Souder explores John James Audubon
William Souder is an award-winning author and journalist who has written for some of the nation’s largest newspapers. His second book, Under a Wild Sky, was a finalist for the Pulitzer…
by - October 22, 2014 1:17 pm
Drop-In Drawing
Drop in anytime for a free, informal drawing session. Materials are provided and an art instructor will be on hand to get you started. Check at Guest Services for…
by - October 22, 2014 1:13 pm
Adult Workshop » State of the Art artist Miki Baird
Deconstruct, reorganize, and reconstruct in this exciting photo-collage workshop! Explore the grounds with State of the Art artist Miki Baird to shoot source images for a collage with your smart phone. In the studio,…