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Arraignment held Monday for man who stole Southside Band money

A Utah man who allegedly took $272,500 from the Southside High School band that was intended to pay for a 2012 band trip to Hawaii was in Fort Smith on…

Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith schools pursue new education models

It is no secret that education systems in the 21st century faces an ever-increasing pressure to keep pace with the pace of change. And while students and teachers have seen…

Finances improve among struggling banks, but not all are clear of oversight

Community bank soundness is another sign of the local economic recovery in Benton and Washington counties as well as the Fort Smith metro area. Through the first quarter of 2014…

Fleur Delcious Weekend

Celebrate all things French–six days of fine food, wine, music, culture. Can’t get to Paris? Come to Eureka Springs! Fleur Delicious Weekend is a Celebration of all the senses: sight,…

Love the Blues? You can’t miss this one. Full schedule available at www.eurekaspringsblues.com. Music starts on Thursday, June 12th and runs through Sunday, June 15th with Father’s Day picnic @ Turpentine Creek…

Tyson Foods counters with $8.55 billion offer for Hillshire (Updated)

Tyson Foods on Monday (June 9) placed an $8.55 billion bid on the table for Hillshire Brands causing bidding competitor Pilgrim’s Pride to fold. The Tyson offer, the biggest meat…

Defining Moment: Tyson Foods Wins Bidding War for Hillshire

The company has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire Hillshire brands for $8.55 billion in cash.

Rogers Has Arrived; Springdale Hopeful, as Attention Turns to Emma

Downtown Rogers is booming, and the idea that Springdale will finally have its day in the sun of downtown redevelopment is in full ferment.

Real Estate Pros Boosted By Global Retail Meet

Retailers are now more interested in expanding. That is the major takeaway local commercial real estate agents had from this years International Council of Shopping Centers retail real estate convention.

Pinnacle Matures, Poised for Most Ambitious Building Yet

By the end of next year, the Hunt Ventures tower is expected to loom over Interstate 49 in nPinnacle Hills.

Walmarts Shifting Focus Leaves Some Nonprofits Starved for Funding Help

As the Walmart Foundation continues its transition to only contribute to groups whose initiatives fall within three narrow categories, local organizations are looking to replace funding.