by - March 21, 2014 10:38 am
Zajal Live: A Poetic Duel in Lebanese Arabic
The King Fahd Center at the University of Arkansas is pleased to announce “Zajal Live: A Poetic Duel in Lebanese Arabic”, a special performance by two of Lebanon’s masters of…
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by - March 21, 2014 9:02 am
Resurrection Run
by - March 21, 2014 6:20 am
The Friday Wire: The long manufacturing road and a nursing home controversy
Manufacturing jobs, controversy surrounding a nursing home company owner, campaign money, more Clinton disclosures and a talking baby are part of the March 21 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith…
by - March 21, 2014 6:12 am
The Friday Wire: Convenience, Clintons and housing contracts
An amazing interest in Wal-Mart’s push for convenience, money for ‘Bags for Books,’ more Clinton disclosures and a talking baby are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for March…
by - March 20, 2014 6:49 pm
188th to get $12.5 million for new ‘first of its kind’ mission facility
The 188th Fighter Wing, which is in the process of converting to an intelligence and recon unit, has received approval to spend $12.5 million to build a 40,000-square-foot facility that…
by - March 20, 2014 6:20 pm
University of Arkansas system board approves new online university
The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees took one giant leap forward Thursday (March 20) when it approved the creation of a new online university, becoming the 18th school…
by - March 20, 2014 3:36 pm
Walmart Foundation grants continue to fund Jones Center improvements
The gifts that give again, or paying it forward are one of the main reasons the Walmart Foundation continues to support the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Karen Parker,…
by - March 20, 2014 1:55 pm
NWA gears up for 38th annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays
The Hogeye Marathon has become an annual springtime tradition in Northwest Arkansas, and thousands from around the state and nation are gearing up to take part in 38th annual event…
by - March 20, 2014 1:44 pm
Early 2014 traffic up at Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas airports
Enplanements in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith are off to a good start in 2014, while traffic out of the Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) continues a…
by - March 20, 2014 11:55 am
Freight reports show U.S. economy recovering from winter storms
Transport tonnage and shipment reports indicate that the U.S. economy is recovering from heavy winter weather in January and early February, with economists remaining optimistic about gains – even if…
by - March 20, 2014 10:22 am
Startups to Watch: Oh Baby, EcoVet and DataRank off to a good start
Recent sales have grown 180% for Oh Baby Foods, and officials with EcoVet and DataRank report positive momentum as they work to grow their respective businesses. The three companies are…
by - March 20, 2014 10:15 am
BOZ Executive Headed to Great Southern Bank
John Summers named NWA market manager for Missouri-based lender.
by - March 19, 2014 9:57 pm
Consumers balk at Amazon Prime hike
Amazon is testing the waters for consumer loyalty with its $20 price hike to Amazon Prime. The increased subscription could add $150 million to the retailer’s bottom line according to…
by - March 19, 2014 8:08 pm
Trane, Pernod Ricard paint picture of manufacturing sector ups and down
Recent news from Trane and the Pernod Ricard (formerly Hiram Walker) operations in Fort Smith exemplify a recovery struggle within a regional economy hit hard in the past decade by…
by - March 19, 2014 6:10 pm
The soul business: How cemeteries make money (or don’t)
The old saying “whistling by the graveyard” may have new context for anyone who has seen a cemetery but never thought about how one makes money. According to Kelly Lowell,…
by - March 19, 2014 5:52 pm
Lora Wallace Rice Day on the Square
Fundraiser for Lora Rice on April 5th from 8:00am to 6:00pm on the Greenwood, AR square. Proceeds go towards expenses due to Lora's complications from the H1N1 flu virus that…
by - March 19, 2014 5:50 pm
Former Fort Smith Director Don Hutchings seeks a return to the board
He may have left the Fort Smith Board of Directors in 2012, but former City Director Don Hutchings is hoping the the goodbye will not be permanent. Hutchings, the senior…
by - March 19, 2014 5:36 pm
Walmart to Go sells convenience, prices remain consistent
There are $415 billion reasons Wal-Mart is testing its first convenience store just three blocks from its home office and Walmart Store 100. The big box titan is determined to…
by - March 19, 2014 5:01 pm
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
Puppet theater that tells the story of love in an ecologically scary time. May 13-15, 7pm & May 17 at 2pm and 8pm in Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center. Tickets…
by - March 19, 2014 4:58 pm
2014 Artosphere Celebration
This is an opportunity for the community to get to know the Artosphere artists, hear about festival highlights and enjoy live music, specialty food and beverages. Patrons can also receive…