Regions

The UA 4th in SEC drug arrests

The above is not a headline that parents of college students at the state’s flagship campus like to see, but as always, “the devil is in the details.” Yes, while…

NWA Mercy Foundation hosts 20th Anniversary Charity Ball

Despite icy road conditions in Northwest Arkansas, more than 1,000 guests attended Mercy Health Foundation’s 20th annual charity ball, O’Night Divine, Saturday (Dec. 7). The gala is the foundation’s signature…

Looking for a Fort Smith renaissance

Last month my article “We have arrived” focused on a conversation about Fort Smith compared to Pine Bluff and was provoked by a “top ten list” ranking Fort Smith as…

Mercy hosts White Christmas Gala despite winter weather

Despite having to postpone a day because of wintery weather, the Mercy Fort Smith Foundation hosted its annual White Christmas Gala on Saturday (Dec. 7) night. The event was the…

Crawford County Courthouse lighting kicks-off Christmas Season

With the flip of a switch, Van Buren ushered in the Christmas season on Saturday (Dec. 7) evening at its annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. Freezing temperatures and icy roads weren't…

Icy weather didn’t stop the A&M Christmas Train

Around 2,000 people from all over the region braved icy roads and bone-chilling temperatures Saturday (Dec. 7) to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard the 10th annual Children’s Christmas Train….

Razorback sports’ programs rank 12th in Learfield Sports program

The University of Arkansas is ranked first in the Southeastern Conference and 12th in the nation in the initial 2013-14 Learfield Sports Directors Cup standings released this week by the…

Northwest Arkansas jobless rate down in October

The Northwest Arkansas jobless rate in October was 5.1%, down compared to September, but an estimated increase in the number of unemployed pushed the rate higher than the 5% in…

Fort Smith area jobless rate ticks higher in October

Small year-over-year gains in the Fort Smith metro workforce and the number of employed saw the October metro jobless rate fall to 7.3% compared to 7.5% in October 2012. However,…

Chambers Bank Files to Merge Decatur State Bank

The merger will complete a series of transactions that began in the fourth quarter of 2012 when Chambers Bank bought the bank.

The Friday Wire: Good construction numbers and fuzzy math

A Fort Smith budget battle, technology tussle, fuzzy trucking math and more notes on a U.S. manufacturing renaissance are part of the Nov. 8 Friday Wire for the Fort Smith…

The Friday Wire: Office space and ‘Oh Baby’

Badgered Wal-Mart Board members, concerns about consumer confidence, and more notes on a U.S. manufacturing renaissance are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for Dec. 6. NOTES & ANALYSIS…

First Security Bank Names New NWA Market President

Adam Rutledge has replaced Jim Taylor, who has taken a job as senior vice president of the banks holding company, First Security Bancorp, in Little Rock.

Admiral Moving Services Receives Million Dollar Club Award

The full-service agent for Mayflower Transit LLC was honored as a top revenue producer in 2012.

Fort Smith, Sebastian County officials to revisit water park plan

A special joint meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors and the Sebastian County Quorum Court will be held Monday (Dec. 9) at 6 p.m. at the Elm Grove…

Selection, cost questions raised with Riverfront trail work

Former Fort Smith Parks Commission Chairman Bobby Aldridge resigned from his volunteer position in September in order to pursue contract work with the city of Fort Smith and it has…

Hoping for another Rockwell

In this space in September we encouraged, no, we begged, Alice Walton, the Wal-Mart heiress and the signature/dreamer builder/financier of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to please purchase…

The Supply Side: ARROWSigns awaits national Walmart rollout

They say necessity is the mother of invention and that’s certainly the case for ARROWSigns founder Rhonda Pieracci. The southern California entrepreneur has invested more than two years into developing…

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Reindeer Relays

“Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer”

A diagnosis and treatment for cancer can be stressful, not only for the patient, but for family members providing care. Staying informed about treatment options is one way to regain…