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Increasing Optimism Predicted for Northwest Arkansas Economy

Small business was a popular topic at Thursday’s Quarterly Business Analysis luncheon in Fayetteville.

Six teams advance toward NWA StartUp Cup

Six teams in the NWA StartUp Cup competition were announced on Thursday (Sept. 12). The teams faced the judges Thursday and got the nod to move on the next round…

JBU gets approval for nursing progam

John Brown University announced this week that it has begun steps towards creating a nursing program after receiving unanimous prerequisite approval Wednesday (Sept. 11) from the Arkansas State Board of…

China is a land of opportunity for poultry growth

In the five years through 2013, revenue for China’s poultry farming industry has grown at an average annualized rate of 7.7% to $75.3 billion and two U.S. meat giants are…

Arkansas must fight for manufacturing jobs

The last two decades have not been kind to manufacturing, once Arkansas' largest private industry sector. Manufacturing peaked at 247,300 in February 1995, and has shed 93,400 jobs – an unprecedented…

Tusk to Tail: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater? WEEK 3

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…

Simmons First details the $53.6 million bid

Simmons First National CEO George Makris said the $53.6 million bid for Metropolitan National Bank was grounded in thorough due diligence conducted by 10 of its veteran loan specialists who…

Christmas Concert

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 December 14 at 7:30pm Christmas Concert Walton Arts Center Baum Walker…

Masterworks I Concert

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 November 16 at 7:30pm Masterworks I Concert Walton Arts Center Baum…

Wal-Mart highlights sustainable efforts

Sustainability has been a major platform for retail giant Wal-Mart since 2005 and the company continues to enlist the help of suppliers to move the needle. Wal-Mart on Thursday (Sept….

JBU Announces First Step Towards Nursing Program

School officials said Thursday that unanimous approval had been received earlier this week from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in Little Rock, the first of three steps required of new nursing programs.

Tourism tax revenue down for Fort Smith, Van Buren

The flat-to-downward trend continued into July for hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren, although sector employment was up in July compared to July 2012. Collections in Van…

Wal-Mart will expand in Washington D.C.

Wal-Mart Stores won a major victory against labor groups when Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray vetoed a municipal bill that would have required big box retailers to pay a minimum…

Octubafest at UAFS

The UAFS Music Department and Dr. Alexandra Zacharella invite tuba and euphonium players throughout the region to help celebrate the instrument in this year's annual Octubafest. Musicians should bring their…

UAFS Two-Year College Choralfest

Come join the UAFS choirs, and guest community college choirs from Arkansas and surrounding states, as this annual choral festival culminates in a collaborative concert at 7 p.m. You will…

UAFS “Season of Entertainment” Fall Choral Concert

Dr. Rager H. Moore II leads the UAFS Chorale and Women’s Chorus in their portrayal through music of our most cherished life experiences. Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th…

UAFS “Season of Entertainment” Symphonic Band Concert

Under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, the UAFS Symphonic Band performs classic wind band repertoire as well as contemporary compositions. Concert-goers will be entertained with a selection of famous―and…

Report: Simmons Firsts $53.6M Bid for MNB Approved

Thursday’s hearing marked the first time Simmons First’s offer was publicly revealed.

Wal-Mart unveils hot holiday toy list

Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said Wednesday (Sept.11) that the retailer enlisted the help of more than 1,000 kids to test and play with this year’s toy selection ahead of…

Basic Principles of Spiritual Living

Northwest Arkansas Center for Spiritual Living: Are you wanting to create a life you love to live? Basic Principals of Spiritual Living: Foundations 13 week class explores how to use…

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal