by - September 22, 2013 11:58 am
Alice and the Rockwells
It’s not often one gets to give a suggestion to a member of the wealthy billionaire Walton Clan of Northwest Arkansas. But here goes. “Dear Ms. Alice: “Please consider buying…
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by - September 22, 2013 11:48 am
Students gather for College Day at Crystal Bridges
More than 100 people explored collaborative art projects at Walker Landing Saturday (Sept. 21) for College Day at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. "College Day is our first try…
by - September 22, 2013 11:11 am
Literacy Alive! jogs into first place for children
Starting out early on a cool Saturday morning (Sept. 21), Literacy Alive! gathered participants from the area to walk around the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus to help…
by - September 20, 2013 9:15 pm
P&G and Mercy donate diapers for a year
Kellen Jason Kennedy and his parents Chelsea and Marine Sergeant Marshall Kennedy were awarded a year’s supply of Pampers upon the baby Kellen’s recent birth at Mercy Hospital in Rogers….
by - September 20, 2013 4:22 pm
Whirlpool, ADEQ to meet with Fort Smith Board
On the same day the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality submitted final responses to Whirlpool's challenges to the agency's annual groundwater monitoring report, the city of Fort Smith has confirmed…
by - September 20, 2013 3:19 pm
Veggie Tales Live! Happy Birthday Bob & Larry
2:00 pm, October 20th, Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 South 7th, Fort Smith, AR Ticket Prices Pre Sale- General Admission $20, VIP $30, (includes early seating 1:15 pm, and meet…
by - September 20, 2013 3:13 pm
Veggie Tales Live! Happy Birthday Bob & Larry
October 19th Springdale, AR, Springdale High PAC Center, 101 South Pleasant; 2 pm Ticket Prices Pre Sale- General Admission $20, VIP $30, (includes early seating 1:15 pm, and meet &…
by - September 20, 2013 2:26 pm
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by - September 20, 2013 2:21 pm
Walmart, retailers announce holiday hiring
The nation's largest retailer said Monday (Sept. 23) it will hire 55,000 seasonal associates, will transition more than 35,000 associates from temporary to part-time and another 35,000 associates will move…
by - September 20, 2013 1:56 pm
U.S. House OKs resolution that defunds Obamacare
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday (Sept. 20) passed House Joint Resolution 59, which will continue funding the government for another three months but with one provision – it…
by - September 20, 2013 10:57 am
Spooktacular
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by - September 20, 2013 10:10 am
Arkansas’ labor force shrinking, jobless rate at 7.4%
Arkansas’ jobless rate during August was unchanged compared to July, but a year-over-year comparison shows that 27,000 have left the workforce and more than 26,000 fewer Arkansans are employed. The…
by - September 20, 2013 9:22 am
UAFS employee to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Todd Koch, who lives in Greenwood and has worked in the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith admissions office for four years, will appear as a contestant on a Wheel…
by - September 20, 2013 7:00 am
McDaniel approves same-sex marriage repeal measure
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) gave approval for a measure to begin collecting signatures for its effort to repeal a ban on same-sex marriage. Arkansans for Equality submitted a…
by - September 19, 2013 9:19 pm
Wal-Mart’s home office celebrates diversity
Wal-Mart is widely known as an international retailer conducting business in 27 countries under 69 different banners, but that diversity has also taken root in Bentonville. On any given day…
by - September 19, 2013 7:12 pm
Tusk to Tail: Could you possibly be 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. Each week, they will be asked…
by - September 19, 2013 5:48 pm
Computers and no ‘glass ceilings’ benefit Beall Barclay
One of Arkansas' largest locally-owned accounting firms marked a major milestone Thursday (Sept. 19) – a half-century in operation. Beall Barclay & Company marked its 50th anniversary with a reception…
by - September 19, 2013 4:55 pm
Wal-Mart wrestles down inventory ahead of holiday push
Consumers wanting more choices and Wal-Mart’s shop local agenda have helped to push total inventories 5.5% higher over the past year. But word on the street is that the retailer…
by - September 19, 2013 4:24 pm
Vote set (again) for Crawford County leave time issue
What started May 23 as a simple ordinance to come before the Crawford County Quorum Court that would have allowed employees to donate accumulated vacation time to co-workers in need…
by - September 19, 2013 4:12 pm
90th Arkansas Best anniversary ‘an incredible thing’
Survival attributed to the work of good people, the rewards of good risks and the whims of good fortune was the theme that emerged during the Thursday event (Sept. 19)…