by - January 26, 2014 5:07 pm
When communities talk about progress, elected officials often talk about infrastructure. More likely than not, a layperson equates the term “infrastructure” with roads and parks. Mayors talk about city streets,…
by - January 26, 2014 4:57 pm
To those who love this state’s written history, they will know the name, Dr. Walter Lee Brown. The great and long-time editor/leader of the Arkansas Historical Association, died this past…
by - January 26, 2014 4:00 pm
Classical music fans filled the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center on Saturday (Jan. 25) to hear the Fort Smith Symphony showcase the legendary work of Mozart and Beethoven at…
by - January 26, 2014 3:07 pm
Ozark Guidance held its fourth annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes sale at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale Friday and Saturday (Jan. 24 and 25). The sale, which benefits, Ozark…
by - January 26, 2014 12:49 pm
Red was the color of the evening as a thousand people packed Fayetteville Town Center Saturday (Jan. 25) to attend the 13th annual Paint the Town Red event that raises…
by - January 26, 2014 11:40 am
Irving, Texas-based Michaels art and craft stores announced Saturday (Jan. 25) that it too, had recently been targeted by a data security attack, joining a handful of other retailers such…
by - January 24, 2014 3:54 pm
Sam's Club is laying off 2,300 workers as the warehouse club seeks to reduce the level of middle managers. The staff reduction is roughly 2% of Sam's workforce, and is…
by - January 24, 2014 3:05 pm
This years event, sponsored by City Title & Closing LLC of Fayetteville, will be inside a private, gated property at 8015 McNelly Road, a 15,039-SF, European-style estate on 50 acres in northeast Bentonville.
by - January 24, 2014 2:51 pm
David Bartlett is now in as the Simmons-MNB merger continues.
by - January 24, 2014 12:57 pm
One of Northwest Arkansas’ largest non-profits — Samaritan Community Center (SSC) — is in the midst further expansion thanks to six foundation grants totaling $320,000 it recently received. Three grants totaling…
by - January 24, 2014 11:04 am
Dr. Jill Self-Pike is joining the Samaritan Community Center Health Clinic as its first paid staff dentist. “Having Dr. Self-Pike on staff will allow us to greatly expand both the…
by - January 24, 2014 9:55 am
Rising beef prices and ever-changing health trends have more consumers eating less beef. A recent survey report from Mintel found 39% of U.S. consumers ate less red meat in 2013,…
by - January 24, 2014 9:05 am
The eight members who make up the panel were selected Friday.
by - January 24, 2014 8:28 am
As of Dec. 31, 2013, the midpoint of the 2014 fiscal year, the University of Arkansas raised $62.633 million and is now 58% of the way to its goal of…
by - January 24, 2014 6:27 am
Water park surprises, $20 million in jail money, Mike Huckabee’s thoughts about the female libido, and the financial impact of a “Battle at the Fort” are part of the Jan….
by - January 24, 2014 6:16 am
The desires of Benton County home buyers, Mike Huckabee’s thoughts about the female libido and the financial dance between Wal-Mart and its suppliers are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday…
by - January 23, 2014 10:42 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority meeting Thursday (Jan. 23) saw its board of directors approve an extension of Executive Director Ivy Owen's contract as well as approval of a budget…
by - January 23, 2014 3:58 pm
Simmons First National Corporation said it incurred $4 million associated from the acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank and the subsequent branch consolidations now underway. The Pine Bluff-based holding company said…
by - January 23, 2014 2:54 pm
Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Denora Coomer is running for a second term this year, she announced in a press release. Coomer, a 31 year veteran of county government including 29…
by - January 23, 2014 1:29 pm
The weight of materials shipped by truck grew an estimated 6.2% in 2013, but overall U.S. freight shipments were “mediocre” in 2013 and reflective of “another bumpy year in the…
