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Condoleezza Rice to Speak at UA

Former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice will speak at the University of Arkansas on March 5, the school announced Tuesday.

West Fork River Watershed Cleanup

Help us pick up trash on the river and keep our drinking water clean. It’s easy! Just join the fun at the 9th Annual West Fork Watershed Cleanup from 8…

Rain Garden Workshop

Registration is open for the Spring Rain Garden Academy, hosted by Beaver Water District, IRWP, and Beaver Watershed Alliance.The Academy will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…

Numbers improve, but USA Truck posts fifth consecutive annual loss (Updated)

The financial picture at Van Buren-based USA Truck appears to be improving, but the company still posted a net loss of $9.11 million in 2013. While an improvement compared to…

New Wal-Mart ads tout manufacturing return, the ‘Working Man’

Punctuated by the high-energy rock riffs of Rush and massaged by the distinct baritone voice of advertising pitch man Mike Rowe, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has in recent days placed a…

Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss slated for July 7 at AMP

Country and bluegrass fans in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to see Willie Nelson and Alilson Krauss who announced they will perform at the AMP in Rogers on July…

Kendal King Group adds account executive in Bentonville

The Kendal King Group, in-store, retail marketing specialists, announces the appointment of Tina Waggener to its Bentonville office. The addition marks the first new hire of 2014 after a year…

Alzheimer’s, senior hunger and elder care focus of panel discussion

A variety of issues that specifically affect the elderly population in the state of Arkansas was the topic of discussion at Monday's (Feb. 10) League of Women Voters meeting in…

2nd Annual Chase The Blues Away – FAT TUESDAY FUNDRAISER

Join The Chase Family Foundation on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 – 6pm-10pm – as we CHASE THE BLUES AWAY at the Springdale Country Club. You will NOT want to miss…

Waggener Leaves Challenge Post for Kendal King Group

Tina Waggener, who spent the last 17 years as executive director of The Cancer Challenge, is leaving the nonprofit to become an account executive for retail marketing firm Kendal King Group.

Public invited to vote among finalists for the ‘Song of Arkansas’

Seven artists and their songs about Arkansas have been selected from more than 230 entries as part of the “Song of Arkansas” contest conducted by the Arkansas Department of Parks…

Three votes likely to define Legislature’s 2014 fiscal session

The 2014 legislative fiscal session that begins Monday (Feb. 10) will be remembered for two words – Private Option – and three potential votes. When Republican lawmakers, in concert with…

The Supply Side briefs: Heinz repayment, Nature’s Bakery bid, Cargill turkey burgers

• Heinz to repay South Carolina incentives after plant closure H.J. Heniz Co. agreed to repay about $1.5 million it received from Florence County, S.C., for economic incentives related to…

Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Dillard’s score high in customer loyalty

Three Arkansas-based retailers— Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Dillard’s — were sitting high on the 18th annual list of Brand Keys 2014 Consumer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI). Retailers are finding that…

Wal-Mart challenges NLRB complaint, says law not a ‘prop’ for unions

Plenty of eyes are watching the outcome of a formal complaint by the National Labor Relations Board against the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. But, the retail juggernaut…

Kapella Announces Departure From Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

Her resignation is effective in May, and a national search is under way for a new executive director.

NWACC opens new Adult Education library

NorthWest Arkansas Community College will host an open house on Tuesday (Feb. 11) for its new library for the Adult Education program, located in Room 1300 of the Center for…

The upcoming private option fracas

The impending fiscal session of the Arkansas General Assembly begins this week down at the State Capitol. There looms great uncertainty to the tenor and attitude of this session with…

Medal of Honor recipient attends Gen. Darby birthday celebration

Ice and snow on the roads did not deter an estimated 30 guests – including a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient – and history lovers from coming to the birthday…

Clayton House hosts old-fashioned Victorian tea party

A little snow didn't keep lovers of classic literary works away on Saturday (Feb. 8) afternoon as the Clayton House in Fort Smith hosted a special Valentine-themed Victorian tea party….