by - April 10, 2014 9:03 am
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2014
What is Bowl for Kids' Sake? It's a BOWLING PARTY and our THANK YOU for collecting donations! What you do: Form a team of 5-8 members (co-workers, family or friends)…
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by - April 10, 2014 12:37 am
Wal-Mart inks deal with Wild Oats to sell more organic food
The same week Dollar General said it’s paring down items, Wal-Mart Stores inked a deal with Boulder, Colo.,-based Wild Oats to introduce 100 new organic products to Wal-Mart shoppers promising…
by - April 9, 2014 9:25 pm
Study set for feasibility of regional slack water harbor
The Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority's Wednesday (April 9) meeting presented progress in an effort to secure a study of an inland harbor in the Fort Smith region. The study, by…
by - April 9, 2014 6:26 pm
Sen. Holland disputes poll results that show a lead for his opponent
New internal polling obtained by The City Wire in the race for the District 9 Senate seat shows one candidate with a distinct lead, while his GOP primary opponent is…
by - April 9, 2014 6:18 pm
Democrats again pursue Rep. Cotton on charge of ethics violation
A bipartisan House panel unanimously rejected an ethics complaint filed months ago by the Democratic Party of Arkansas against GOP Senate hopeful U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, but a new complaint…
by - April 9, 2014 5:39 pm
The Supply Side: Balm Innovations looks for a big year
It may be early, but 2014 is shaping up to be a great year for Little Rock-based Balm Innovations thanks to the test underway with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The University…
by - April 9, 2014 5:33 pm
Burdick named UAFS vice chancellor for enrollment management
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has announced that a University of Akron vice president will join the UAFS staff, starting June 1. According to a press release, Julie…
by - April 9, 2014 5:26 pm
Razorback football coach Bielema hires new director of recruiting
E.K. Franks has been named Arkansas’ director of recruiting, head football coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday (April 9). Franks comes to Fayetteville with 10 years of collegiate experience, most recently…
by - April 9, 2014 5:20 pm
Parker named osteopathic college CEO, says project moving ‘quickly’
Fort Smith attorney Kyle Parker, who has been named president and CEO of the planned Fort Smith-based Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, said Wednesday they “are moving quickly” on what…
by - April 9, 2014 4:04 pm
Mercy breaks ground for new clinic in downtown Rogers
It’s been a big week for downtown Rogers with two major investment announcements, a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market and a new Mercy health clinic. Mercy and Wal-Mart are each laying down…
by - April 9, 2014 1:57 pm
Big-city tech support comes from Washington Regional Foundation
People arrived at the Walton Arts Center ready for a dose of homegrown Arkansas country music; cowboy boots and Western wear were in vogue for the 21st annual Washington Regional…
by - April 9, 2014 12:29 pm
Diabetes Expo
Diabetes Expo Saturday, August 9, 2014, 9:00am-3:00pm NWA Holiday Inn Convention Center, Springdale, AR The American Diabetes Association of Northwest Arkansas proudly invites you to our 7th Annual Diabetes…
by - April 9, 2014 12:21 pm
Connor gifts $1.5 Million to retain top faculty in Fulbright College
Robert and Sandra Connor of Little Rock and Dallas have made a $1.5 million pledge to extend the Robert C. and Sandra Connor Endowed Faculty Fellowship at the University of…
by - April 9, 2014 10:25 am
The Friends of the Library Book Sale
by - April 9, 2014 9:00 am
Fast to GO App Ready for New Walmart Convenience Store
Bentonville-based Movista LLC develops new app that allows consumers to order food with a handheld device.
by - April 8, 2014 9:06 pm
Planning Commission OKs water park plan, reacts to Fianna issue
The Fort Smith Planning Commission approved a conditional use Tuesday (April 8), removing the final road block in what has been a long and winding road in the city and…
by - April 8, 2014 8:42 pm
Skyine Report: NWA commercial real estate market improves
Commercial vacancy rates are improving across Northwest Arkansas with positive absorption of existing space but there is still too much unoccupied space not generating income for owners, according to the…
by - April 8, 2014 7:03 pm
Attitudes split on medical marijuana, support seen for minimum wage
Two potential issues that may be on the November ballot offer contrasting attitudes from Arkansas voters. The latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll of more than 1,000 likely voters shows that…
by - April 8, 2014 6:45 pm
Local food opportunities abound, farmers markets expanding
The burgeoning local food movement that has swept the nation in recent years has planted roots in Northwest Arkansas. A group known as the Northwest Arkansas Regional Food Council, which…
by - April 8, 2014 5:36 pm
NWACC Enactus team earns honor in national event
A team of NorthWest Arkansas Community College students was named a finalist in the opening round of team competition in the Enactus U.S. National Exposition in Cincinnati on April 1….