by - May 11, 2014 10:46 am
A fortunate son
A lot has changed in Mom’s world. The world in 1949, the year of her birth, was a crazy place. Europe was rebuilding its continental economy, the Soviets were rattling…
Regions
by - May 10, 2014 5:36 pm
Calls for Judge Piazza impeachment follow gay marriage ruling
At least one member of the Arkansas House of Representatives has confirmed that he is pursuing impeachment against Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza following his ruling Friday (May 9)…
by - May 9, 2014 6:09 pm
Arkansas ban on same-sex marriage is overturned (Updated)
The ban on same-sex marriages has been struck down Friday (May 9) by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza in his decision with Wright v. Arkansas. Arkansas voters in 2004…
by - May 9, 2014 3:45 pm
Wal-Mart denied dismissal in shareholder lawsuit related to corruption charges
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. does not agree with the recent denial from U.S. Magistrate Judge Erin Setser regarding its motion to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit filed by a Michigan pension fund…
by - May 9, 2014 3:27 pm
Gun rights support is the latest ‘mailer’ dispute in the Holland-Rice race
It seems as if the mailers filling the mailboxes of Senate District 9 voters will continue the back and forth between incumbent Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, and Rep. Terry Rice,…
by - May 9, 2014 9:57 am
SFC Fluidics Works to Bring Smaller Disposable Insulin Pump to Market
The medical device company in Fayetteville recently secured a Series-B investment of $2 million to commercialize the product.
by - May 9, 2014 6:46 am
The Friday Wire: The Whirlpool footprint and dumb federal policies
Reducing the Whirlpool footprint, a rise in area building activity, prayer at public meetings and dumb federal policies are part of the May 9 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith…
by - May 9, 2014 6:25 am
The Friday Wire: Drive-in grocery and Beaver Lake water
A new Wal-Mart grocery drive-in experiment, problems at an area non-profit, Beaver Lake water facts and dumb federal policies are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for May 9….
by - May 8, 2014 10:47 pm
Court grants short extension in Smiley, Arvest interpleading
Benton County Circuit Court Judge John Scott granted Bank of the Ozarks and Summit Bank one more week to file their answers to the Arvest interpleading regarding Dennis Smiley’s Arvest…
by - May 8, 2014 6:40 pm
Startups to Watch: PicaSolar, Overwatch raising funds ahead of product launch
Capital is the lifeblood startup ventures, particularly those like PicaSolar and Overwatch that are in the midst of bringing new products to market. Expanding into new markets is also a…
by - May 8, 2014 6:18 pm
Interim CEO of Sparks Health System dismissed after ‘Hispanic’ comment
Officials with Community Health Systems, the parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, moved fast to remove interim CEO Tim Schmidt following a racially insensitive remark he made…
by - May 8, 2014 6:05 pm
SFC Fluidics raises $2 million in funding
A new disposable insulin patch pump, smaller than any pump on the market, is in development from Fayetteville-based SFC Fluidics Inc., a medical device and diagnostics company. SFC Fluidics recently…
by - May 8, 2014 5:51 pm
NWACC commencement slated for May 10
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host its credit commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Almost 500 students are expected to participate in ceremonies at…
by - May 8, 2014 5:20 pm
Midsize, regional banks rush to grow through mergers
The largest banks in Arkansas continue to get bigger through active mergers and acquisitions in recent months. Home Bancshares/Centennial Bank, Simmons First and Bank of the Ozarks have been on…
by - May 8, 2014 2:36 pm
The Golden Ring
The Fort Smith Symphony presents its final concert of the 2013-2014 90th Anniversary season. It is also the LARGEST orchestra that the Symphony has EVER had on stage! The 111-member…
by - May 8, 2014 2:35 pm
Altes says attacks are political, ‘no evidence’ for allegations (Updated)
Bobby Altes, a Republican candidate for state representative in District 76, is staying in the primary race and may push back with legal action to counter reports that detailed past…
by - May 8, 2014 2:31 pm
Wait Until Dark
Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott on June 6-8 and 12-15, 2014. Curtain time is 8 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Seating…
by - May 8, 2014 2:28 pm
Wait Until Dark
Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott on June 6-8 and 12-15, 2014. Curtain time is 8 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. Seating…
by - May 8, 2014 2:17 pm
Beer Making 101
by - May 8, 2014 2:14 pm
FEST – Putting the Spring in Springdale
This is a great family event, with an all day concert of family oriented music wrapping up with Back Road Anthem at 3:00 PM. There will be lots of great…