by - October 4, 2013 3:52 pm
Regions
by - October 4, 2013 3:09 pm
NW Health Bentonville names new ER director
Dr. Danelle Richards, a board certified emergency medicine physician, was recently appointed the medical director for the emergency department at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. Richards graduated from the University…
by - October 4, 2013 1:47 pm
Tyson settles with beef workers in Nebraska plant (updated)
A U.S. District Court in Nebraska ordered Tyson Foods to pay $5 million in a donning-doffing class action lawsuit filed by workers at the company's Dakota City, Neb., beef processing plant. …
by - October 4, 2013 12:50 pm
Former manufacturer says ‘right people’ key to success
The state's second ever Arkansas Manufacturing Day started bright and early Friday morning (Oct. 4) with a presentation by Jon Harrison at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's First…
by - October 4, 2013 12:16 pm
Memo outlines ideas for teacher insurance fix
Last week, House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, and Senate President Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, charged the heads of the legislative education and insurance committees to come up with a framework for…
by - October 4, 2013 9:58 am
Lunch out takes a big bite from family budgets
Who doesn’t look forward to lunch outside the office on occasion? Consumers will spend an average of $10 per outing, and they do it again at least one more time…
by - October 3, 2013 10:21 pm
Fort Smith homebuilders unveil 2013 Showcase Home
More than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to tour the Showcase Home and officially kick off the Fall Parade of Homes conducted by the Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders….
by - October 3, 2013 9:18 pm
Arkansas AG approves medical marijuana ballot proposal
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) gave ballot title approval to a group’s effort to potentially qualify a medical marijuana proposal for voter consideration in November 2014. Arkansans for Compassionate…
by - October 3, 2013 9:14 pm
Arkansas business leaders comment on federal shutdown
Much has been said of the potential negative economic impact of the federal government shutdown. Market watchers suggest a 0.2% to 0.4% hit to the fourth quarter GDP, with some…
by - October 3, 2013 8:08 pm
Wal-Mart onshoring push delivers jobs to Rogers
New manufacturing jobs are coming to Rogers thanks to the Wal-Mart Stores initiative to return manufacturing jobs to the U.S. Wal-Mart, state and city officials plan to reveal on Monday…
by - October 3, 2013 7:14 pm
Tusk to Tail Week 6: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater?
The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. The Florida game on Saturday also…
by - October 3, 2013 4:23 pm
Arkansas AG goes after Western Sky and lending partners
Following New York’s lead, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed suit this week against payday lending partners Western Sky Financial, CashCall and WS Funding, along with their two owners Martin…
by - October 3, 2013 3:18 pm
Economic Development Announcement Scheduled Monday in Rogers
Gov. Beebe and Bill Simon will give additional details at an 11 a.m. news conference at the John Q. Hammons Center.
by - October 3, 2013 3:05 pm
Ozark Poetry Slam
The Phoenix (402 W Dickson St.) on Tuesday 10/15/2013 Doors open at 7:30. There will be an open mic to start off where all types of performances are welcome. Afterward…
by - October 3, 2013 2:36 pm
UA receives $32 million for low-income student study
A $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a University of Arkansas effort designed to improve career options for low-income Arkansas teenagers with disabilities. The grant…
by - October 3, 2013 12:08 pm
2014 Eureka Springs Winter Film Fest
The 2014 Eureka Springs Winter Film Fest will be held January 23rd, 24th & 25th in the historic City Auditorium located at 36 S. Main Street. Set in the unique…
by - October 3, 2013 12:02 pm
JBU gets $6 million for nursing program
John Brown University announced a $6 million lead gift for a new nursing education facility and endowment for the college’s new nursing program. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. The…
by - October 3, 2013 11:59 am
Anonymous Donor Gifts JBU $6 Million
The donation is part of the approximately $10 million that will be raised to launch the school’s nursing program.
by - October 3, 2013 11:47 am
18th Annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) will hold it’s 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular, October 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Games, food, and a children's costume contest provide a fun…
by - October 3, 2013 11:46 am
Canadian Brass Lecture-Demonstration
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Music Department will host the Grammy Award-winning Canadian Brass in a lecture-demonstration that will showcase the group’s musical talent as both entertainers and…