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BOK Financial Announces New Chief Executives

Tuesday’s announcement marks the first leadership change at BOK Financial in more than 20 years.

ERC presents Geri Jewell, author, actress and disability advocate to celebrate ERC’s 50th Anniversary

Elizabeth Richardson Center to celebrate 50th Anniversary by welcoming disabilities advocate, author and actress, Geri Jewell The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary by welcoming Geri…

Community Health Systems to Buy Health Management Associates

$3.9 billion deal will include facilities in Fort Smith and Van Buren.

Survey: School boundaries matter to homebuyers

As the school bells are set to ring within a month, families on the move strongly consider school district boundaries when choosing their new homes.  A recent study by Realtor.com…

HMA to be acquired by CHS in $7.6 billion deal

Health Management Associates, the parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, is being acquired by Community Health Systems, according to a…

Report: Federal Trials for Brandon Barber Canceled

The former Northwest Arkansas will appear in federal court Wednesday to change his plea.

Tyson’s partner Syntroleum at a crossroads

Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. recently retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to assess the potential strategies to raise shareholder value. On the table is Syntroleum’s 50% interest in the Dynamic Fuels joint…

Home renovations, additions on the rise

As the economy shows signs of improving, one sign is that more people in Northwest Arkansas are willing to spend money on renovations and additions to their home. City planning…

Fort Smith residents provide input on comp plan update

Citizens got their first chance to take part in the future direction of the city of Fort Smith at two public meetings held today (July 29). The first meeting, at…

McKeown rejoins CJRW as chief public relations officer

Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, the Little Rock-based advertising, marketing, and public relations firm has named Richard McKeown senior vice president and chief public relations officer, effective immediately.   McKeown was previously…

Car-Mart opens dealership No. 126

America’s Car-Mart stretched its footprint a little further east opening a dealership in Rome, Ga., this week. It’s the second location in the Peach State and No. 126 for the…

Hutchinson’s Herculean challenge

The proofreaders for the Mike Ross gubernatorial inauguration invitations have been hired and called in to work early. Such were some of the early notes from the conventional political wisdom…

Northwest Arkansas building pace increases in June

With half of 2013 in the books, home builders and lenders give the local residential construction market a solid “B” grade, citing modest improvements in demand at a pace that…

Mercy Fort Smith receives NICU support grant from Walmart Foundation

Mercy Fort Smith has received a $150,000 contribution to assist with purchasing critical care equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The grant – which was given to the…

Ken Blevins sues Sebastian County Judge David Hudson

Former Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins filed a lawsuit against County Judge David Hudson last week, accusing Hudson of causing him to lose his bid for re-election last year…

2013 season to include 75th anniversary of Razorback stadium

The 2013 season marks the 75th anniversary of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, which was opened in 1938. The first game in the stadium, which opened with an original capacity…

Toller family donates $1 million to the University of Arkansas

The legacy of William R. “Bill” Toller is being memorialized with a $1 million gift to the University of Arkansas from his wife, Jo Ella, and children, Bob Toller, Michelle…

Rothenberger named CFO for Sparks, Summit

David Rothenberger has been named the chief financial officer for Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren. Both hospitals are operated by Naples, Fla.-based…

Halter drops out of race for governor (Updated)

Former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter today (July 29) announced his intent to withdraw from the Democratic primary for governor after a disappointing fundraising quarter showed Halter only raising a little…

Kid’s Skills Challenge

The First Tee of Fort Smith will be holding its annual Kid's Skills Challenge, Family Fun Day and Ultimate Ball Drop on Saturday, August 10th. Location: The First Tee of…