by - June 1, 2014 5:10 pm
Wakarusa music festival is back for the 11th year
Wakarusa comes just once a year, but Brett Mosiman spends all the time in between planning for the next one. The four-day music festival, now in its 11th year, is…
Regions
by - June 1, 2014 4:51 pm
Asa goes bold on fighting crime
It came as no surprise this past week when Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson, a former federal prosecutor, unveiled a plan to ratchet up efforts to curtail violent crime and…
by - June 1, 2014 12:47 pm
Children’s Emergency Shelter hosts Havana Nights with Fiori family support
The Children's Emergency Shelter heated up the Fort Smith River Pavilion on Saturday (May 31) evening as it hosted the second annual "Havana Nights." Presented by the Fiori Family, the…
by - June 1, 2014 11:47 am
Men don heels to help NWA Women’s Shelter end family violence
Men from law enforcement, government and the business world donned heels instead of running shoes Saturday (May 31) for a relay aimed at helping end family violence. Champions for Heels,…
by - May 30, 2014 5:19 pm
Possible ABF job cuts keep Beebe away from ArcBest event in Fort Smith
Gov. Mike Beebe typically travels to a community when a $30 million deal that could create almost 1,000 jobs is being announced. But he did not attend such an announcement…
by - May 30, 2014 3:19 pm
ArcBest to Build New Headquarters in Fort Smith
The companys $30 million plan was announced Friday.
by - May 30, 2014 3:13 pm
Wal-Mart Canada CEO to oversee Europe, Middle East and Africa
Wal-Mart Stores announced Friday (May 30) that Shelley Broader, president and CEO of Walmart Canada, has been promoted to executive vice president, president and CEO of Walmart EMEA. In her…
by - May 30, 2014 3:06 pm
Crawford County Chronicles
Crawford County Chronicles June 1 UAFS Drennen Scott Historic Site- Van Buren 1:30 and again at 3:00 p.m. The June Chronicles will have Warren Blaylock talking about Bonnie and…
by - May 30, 2014 2:30 pm
Opening Reception
Opening Reception Center For Art & Education- Van Buren June 1 1-4 p.m. Opening Reception for Main Gallery “Old School New beginnings” Danny Wilfong and Studio Gallery Ralph Wallance…
by - May 30, 2014 1:43 pm
ArcBest to invest $30 million on corporate office expansion in Fort Smith (Updated)
Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. – formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp. – is expanding its corporate presence in the region with a $30 million plan that will see the construction…
by - May 30, 2014 9:38 am
Knesek Guns receives ‘E’ Award from U.S. Department of Commerce
Van Buren-based Knesek Guns Inc. was recognized with the “E” Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The award, which was presented to Knesek employees by U.S. Secretary of Commerce…
by - May 30, 2014 9:29 am
Greene appointed to USA Truck Board of Directors
Alexander Greene, the former head of U.S. private equity at Brookfield Asset Management, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Van Buren-based USA Truck. Greene’s appointment expands the…
by - May 29, 2014 8:51 pm
NWA new construction permit values decline in April
The local construction sector in Benton and Washington counties is building new roads, trail infrastructure and several large commercial projects, but new home starts declined sharply in April. The four…
by - May 29, 2014 6:32 pm
Only one Fort Smith Board position draws opponents for November election
The filing period for positions on the Fort Smith Board of Directors closed Thursday (May 29) at noon with only one race contested. City Director/Vice Mayor Kevin Settle and Mayor…
by - May 29, 2014 6:22 pm
Business, civic officials say ‘Innovation Hub’ concept needed in Fort Smith
There has been a lot of buzz about the new Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub set to launch later this year in North Little Rock. The public-private partnership is a model…
by - May 29, 2014 5:41 pm
Arkansas’ income-parity struggle
A long-standing economic goal of Arkansas officials is to achieve 100% income parity with the United States. The goal is ambitious – overly so in the short-term but possible long-term…
by - May 29, 2014 5:29 pm
Bumps and chukkers: Polo bowls into Benton County
A secluded, green pasture, with beautifully groomed horses doesn't seem like an unusual scene for Northwest Arkansas until you start throwing around terms like "pony goal" and "chukker." Non-traditional sports…
by - May 29, 2014 5:12 pm
The Supply Side: More supplier brands dabbling in retail ventures
The lines between supplier and retailer are becoming more blurred in a world in which technology blends the various ways – aka, omni-channels – in which consumers and retailers interact….
by - May 29, 2014 4:44 pm
$40 million upgrade underway for Dixie plant in Fort Smith
The Dixie plant in Fort Smith, one of the first manufacturing operations to move to the city after World War II, is receiving a $40 million equipment and facility upgrade…
by - May 29, 2014 3:16 pm
Tyson agrees to pay a $305,000 EPA fine.
Tyson Foods agreed to pay a $305,000 federal fine resulting from a spill of rendered oily chicken byproducts from its facility in Harmony, N.C., into two local water sources —…