by - May 17, 2014 7:02 pm
The upcoming other side of history
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The odds are that Arkansas legislators supporting an effort to reinforce…
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by - May 16, 2014 7:20 pm
188th has last mission with A-10s on ‘bittersweet’ training day
The 188th Fighter Wing flew its last training mission with its A-10 aircraft Friday (May 16) before the planes leave Fort Smith for the final time as the fighter wing…
by - May 16, 2014 6:12 pm
Dana Mather to stay on as acting director for Main Street Rogers
Dana Mather will continue as the acting director of Main Street Rogers for the time being as the organization’s board has postponed its search for a full-time executive director. Mather…
by - May 16, 2014 5:30 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court stays ruling that nixed same-sex marriage ban
The Arkansas Supreme Court has granted a stay with the May 9 ruling by Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza that struck down Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage. The…
by - May 16, 2014 4:16 pm
One Week Left to Submit 2014 Forty Under 40 Nominations
Nominations can be made until June 6 for this year’s Forty Under 40 class.
by - May 16, 2014 4:09 pm
Wal-Mart kicks off gas rollback May 18
Wal-Mart hopes to help consumers save money on their fuel purchases starting Sunday, May 18, just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the official summer kickoff. AAA expects 31.8…
by - May 16, 2014 2:45 pm
Two NWA Companies Win BBB Ethics Awards
Arvest Bank of Fayetteville and Bud Anderson Heating and Cooling of Lowell recently were chosen by the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas as honorees for the 2014 Torch Awards for Ethics.
by - May 16, 2014 2:08 pm
Weber will not seek return to Fort Smith Board of Directors
City Director Pam Weber has decided to not seek re-election to her position 5 at-large seat on the Fort Smith Board of Directors, she confirmed Friday (May 16). Weber, who…
by - May 16, 2014 11:51 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate falls to 6.6%, labor force still shrinking
Arkansas’ jobless rate during April fell to 6.6% thanks to an estimated increase of 7,762 employed Arkansans and a more than 12% decline in the number of unemployed. However, the…
by - May 16, 2014 11:42 am
Darden sells Red Lobster for $2.1 billion
Darden Restaurants announced it will sell its Red Lobster business and certain other related assets and assumed liabilities to Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion in cash. Darden expects…
by - May 16, 2014 11:35 am
Boston at the Walmart AMP
Boston will perform at the Walmart AMP on Friday, August 15. Gates will open at 6pm and music will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $29-$79, plus applicable fees, and…
by - May 16, 2014 11:32 am
Steely Dan at the Walmart AMP
Steely Dan will perform at the Walmart AMP on Thursday, July 24. Gates will open at 6pm and music will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $30-$100, plus applicable fees,…
by - May 16, 2014 11:29 am
Miranda Lambert at the Walmart AMP
Miranda Lambert will perform at the Walmart AMP on Saturday, July 12. Gates will open at 6pm and music will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $44-$79 and can be purchased…
by - May 16, 2014 10:02 am
Hobbs State Park Memorial Day Activities
Memorial Day Weekend is time for family activities at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area. Bring a picnic lunch to the park, and enjoy the outdoors and the freshness of…
by - May 16, 2014 9:59 am
Hobbs State Park Memorial Day Activities
Saturday May 24th • Seven different hiking trails from 3/10 mi. to 9 mi. • 24 miles of biking/horse trails • Ozark Plateau Trail scavenger hunt any time of the…
by - May 15, 2014 11:32 pm
Warren Buffett increases stake in Wal-Mart
Iconic investor Warren Buffett acquired 8.57 million more shares of Wal-Mart stock during the quarter ended March 31, according to a report filed with regulators on Thursday (May 15). Buffett’s…
by - May 15, 2014 7:18 pm
USA Truck recognized for service by Alcoa
Van Buren-based USA Truck has earned repeat accolades as an Alcoa Tier 1 Core Carrier of the Year for commendable dry van service in North America. Alcoa, a global leader…
by - May 15, 2014 6:28 pm
May brings Rodeo festivities, Old Timer’s Day, and Crawfish Boil
The Fort Smith Region will enjoy Old Fort Days Rodeo celebrations, Old Timer's Day, an old-fashioned crawfish boil, and much more in the coming weeks. Tough Enough To Wear Pink…
by - May 15, 2014 6:20 pm
Fashion, festivals and a ‘fresh’ luncheon fill the NWA calendar
The coming weeks will feature fashion, festivals and a "fresh" luncheon, as NWA hosts the Fayetteville Style Show, the "Artosphere" Celebration, "S" Fest, Fayetteville's "Find it Fresh" Luncheon, and more….
by - May 15, 2014 6:01 pm
FCRA considers land deal offer from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
A proposal that would give the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education an option to purchase land presently committed to Fort Smith Public Schools ran into a blip Thursday (May 15)…