by - September 28, 2014 2:57 pm
Whistler: Music and the Abstract of Design
Dr. Henry Rinne will be giving a lecture at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum on our exhibition, An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. Dr….
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by - September 28, 2014 2:56 pm
Sublime Transfiguration: James McNeill Whistler’s Venetian Odyssey
Distinguished University of Arkansas professor, Daniel E. Sutherland, will be giving a lecture at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum on October 23, 2014 at 6:00 pm on our exhibition,…
by - September 28, 2014 10:12 am
Gov. Mike Beebe: Fueling Economic Engines
Editor’s note: This guest commentary is the transcript of Gov. Beebe’s weekly radio address. In Arkansas, economic development manifests itself in many ways. In the past 10 days, we’ve seen…
by - September 28, 2014 9:20 am
AEDC Director Returns From Taiwan, Discusses Pipeline Of Projects
AEDC director Grant Tennille says it’s time for Arkansas to refocus economic relations with Taiwan, the democratic island nation whose connection and relationship with China has improved.
by - September 27, 2014 1:48 pm
Tolbert: ‘Cavalry Is Coming’ To Help Hill
While attention has been focused on the heavily-watched races for Senate and Governor, the closest race in the state could be the Second Congressional District race between Republican French Hill and…
by - September 27, 2014 8:29 am
Weekend Digest: The Chelsea Had A Baby Edition
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ELECTIONS On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, AEDC director Grant Tennille talks about his recent Asian trade mission. He’ll also explain what’s happening with the…
by - September 26, 2014 6:44 pm
Election Central: Governor, Lt. Governor Candidates Talk Aerospace
Talk Business & Politics’ host Roby Brock delivers today’s Election Central Daily Brief. AEROSPACE The candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor sat side by side at an aerospace forum today…
by - September 26, 2014 5:43 pm
Legislative Candidates Face Off At Northeast Arkansas Political Animals
The candidates in four hotly-contested state House races in Arkansas met Friday morning for an informative, sometimes spirited, debate just weeks before the election. The NEA Political Animals club hosted…
by - September 26, 2014 5:40 pm
Tolbert: Rasmussen Has Cotton Up 7; Cotton Accepts MTP Debate Offer
A steady stream of polls are beginning to come in on the closely-watched U.S. Senate race. The latest poll from Rasmussen shows the largest lead yet for Republican Rep. Tom…
by - September 26, 2014 4:18 pm
Hutchinson, Ross Debate Set In Jonesboro For Oct. 20
A consortium of local groups will host a televised debate between the leading gubernatorial candidates on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in Arkansas State University’s Carl R. Reng Student…
by - September 26, 2014 3:26 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Mars and Mondelez promote execs
• Mars announces leadership changes Mars Food has promoted Fiona Dawson its next president. She has the responsibility for Mars drinks and European multisales. She succeeds Poul Weihrauch, who has…
by - September 26, 2014 3:10 pm
Sam’s Club hosts its national BBQ showdown in Bentonville
After visiting 30 cities and traveling roughly 13,682 miles, the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour is quickly approaching its final destination – Bentonville. Sam’s Club said on Saturday (Sept. 27) 50…
by - September 26, 2014 10:25 am
Officials Break Ground on U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, Congressman Steve Womack, Gov. Mike Beebe and Stacia Hylton, director of the U.S. Marshals Service, highlighted a large group of dignitaries who gathered to formally launch the first phase of the project, which includes architectural and exhibit design and about nine months of site prep work.
by - September 26, 2014 9:30 am
Sebastian County Election Commission hears complaint about poll worker
Objections were raised at a Sebastian County Election Commission meeting Friday morning (Sept. 26) regarding a poll worker allegedly taking ballots home with her after the Sept. 17 school board…
by - September 26, 2014 8:45 am
Tusk to Tail 2014: Off to Arlington. May need birth control, drug testing kits
The Tusk to Tail crew is off to Arlington to see if the Hogs can pull off an upset against a Texas A&M team that appears to be even better…
by - September 25, 2014 11:24 pm
Paralympian shares her story at Komen Pink Ribbon Luncheon
Dressed in a short pink dress and standing on two prosthetic legs, Amy Purdy stood before breast cancer survivors and guests at the Susan G. Komen-Ozark Affiliate Pink Ribbon luncheon…
by - September 25, 2014 10:44 pm
Start date for I-49 widening, expansion in Fayetteville still two years away
One of the largest Interstate 49 work projects outside of the Bella Vista and North Springdale bypasses will be up to $65 million in major improvements on the Highway 112…
by - September 25, 2014 10:09 pm
Fort Smith reviews trail, bikeways plan; may seek funds from street tax
Fort Smith citizens were offered the opportunity Thursday (Sept. 25) to have a say in the future of the city's 88-mile trails and greenways master plan. Fort Smith Parks and…
by - September 25, 2014 10:00 pm
AT&T Awards Henderson State University $771,000 To Expand College Prep Outreach
AT&T has awarded Henderson State University in Arkadelphia $771,000 through a program aimed at helping reduce remediation rates in college. The money, donated through AT&T’s Aspire program, will help expand…
by - September 25, 2014 9:54 pm
NWACC’s sanctioned sports committee defers budget talks
The committee tasked with exploring a three-year trial sanctioned sports program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College met Thursday (Sept. 25) at the community college, but deferred setting a budget until…