Regions

Winter Weather Spoils Big Game Day for Local Sports Venues

The winter storm that hit Northwest Arkansas on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2, put a big damper on sports bar and restaurant business.

Chick-fil-A Tops Fayetteville Restaurants in FY2013

The Chick-fil-A restaurant on North College Avenue in Fayetteville produced more revenue in fiscal year 2013 than any other restaurant in the city, according to data provided by the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotions Commission.

Pop-Up Store Gains Permanent Spot at Northwest Arkansas Mall

The store, Go! Calendars, Games, Toys & Books, originally a seasonal location in the mall, now will be a permanent fixture.

Clark Partners Realty Group Opens on Fayetteville Square

Local real estate executive Anthony Clark recently opened his own firm at 5 W. Mountain St.

Big Impact for Small Employers

Much of the national media spotlight this fall was focused on policyholders receiving termination letters from insurers due to the Affordable Care Act, but little attention was given to the impact this law will have on small employers in 2014.

Apartment Complex Near UA Sold for $20.2 Million

The Crowne at Razorback apartments was recently purchased by Bridge Partners, a real estate investment company headquartered near San Francisco.

Ex-Advertising Dynamo Makes Switch to Magazine Publisher

Catherine Frederick is owner, publisher and editor-in-chief of Do South magazine.

Media Buzz

Arvest Bank interviews real customers for upcoming television commercials.

Chuy’s Charge

The popular Tex-Mex chain has been overrun with customers since it opened Jan. 14.

Executive Farewell

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Henry Jordan announced his retirement recently, after 28 years with the company.

Bakken Baledge

Groundbreaking on the upscale, 200-unit Promenade Point apartment complex at 4101 W. Huntington Place in Rogers is expected in June.

Gray Tea Leaves

Is there a political future on the horizon for Darin Gray?

Scholarship offer for ‘Strong Towns’ workshop

The Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas is offering such an intriguing workshop that The City Wire and Potts & Company have partnered to provide scholarships to 10…

The shuffle for No. 2

As Arkansas’ Grand Old Party adjusts itself to being in the majority not only in the state’s Congressional delegation, but also in the state House and state Senate, the rest…

Fountain of Youth throws Bootlegger’s Ball

The Roaring 20s were back in full swing on Saturday (Feb. 15) evening at the first-ever Fountains for Families Bootlegger's Ball. Benefitting the Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center, the…

The young-at-heart and voodoo dolls are part of Black Hearts Ball

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosted its second annual anti-Valentine’s Day bash, the Black Hearts Ball, Saturday night (Feb. 15), attracting the young and young-at-heart. The 500 guests were…

Hotz to challenge Miller in Sebastian County Treasurer race

Two Sebastian County department heads will be challenging each other in the race for County Treasurer/Collector now that Sebastian County Human Resources Director Steve Hotz has announced he would challenge…

‘Wonderful Life” gala supports troubled teenagers, young adults

Around 350 people enjoyed a memorable Thursday evening (Feb. 13) at the 7th annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” gala, which benefitted Youth Bridge, a nonprofit organization based in Northwest Arkansas…

LED lighting venture requires Arkansas Lamp to expand Van Buren site

A Van Buren factory has increased its staffing levels and broke ground Friday (Feb. 14) on a 10,000-square-foot expansion of its existing facility. Arkansas Lamp, which largely services the domestic…

Guns of the Frontier Lecture Series

Guns of the Frontier Lecture Series Admission: $10 per lecture or $25 for the series. For reservations, call 479-709-3766 or visit the USMM Office at 14 North 3rd Street, Fort…