Regions

Beebe appoints 16 to state boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (Nov. 25) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Jamie Brandon, Magnolia, reappointed to the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission. Appointment expires…

First Bank expands its reach in western Arkansas

November is a bittersweet month for fourth generation family banker Jon Harrell, who is the president of First Bank’s Northwest Arkansas region and new chairman of Harrell Bancshares of Hampton,…

An Old World Christmas

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! by Allison Gregory

Ring in the holiday season with Trike Theatre as they continue their Theatre for Young Audiences series with Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!, by Allison Gregory. We have…

Holiday Concert at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Holiday Concert Students from the Will Bush Violin Studio in Springdale will present a concert of holiday music Saturday, December 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark…

McMillon to succeed Duke as Wal-Mart CEO

The world’s largest retailer will have a changing of the guard early next year as CEO Mike Duke announces his retirement to be succeeded by 47-year-old Doug McMillon. The anticipated…

Walmart Names Doug McMillon Next CEO

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced in a news release Monday that Doug McMillon, 47, has been elected by its board of directors to succeed Mike Duke, effective Feb. 1, 2014.

Tusk to Tail: Mud and Misery on Markham

Following a full day of cold rainfall Saturday morning, the Little Rock skies were gray as the wind howled and temperatures hung around 40 degrees. It was weather better suited…

Beyond the Opening Act: Theatre Squared Writes its Own Script

The regional theatre based in Fayetteville is doing well in its eighth season.

SoNA: From Survival to Spectacular

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself in recent years.

Philanthropy Sends Amazeum Marching Toward $28.5M Goal

The family interactive museum will open in 2015.

Think Big, Achieve Bigger

Strategic planning increases a companys ability to succeed.

Treasurers Race Gets Interesting

The rivalry between Republican candidates Rep. Duncan Baird and Saline County Circuit Clerk Dennis Milligan is already causing quite a stir.

With New Facility, RAM Attracts High-Profile Exhibits, More Visitors

Since moving into its new location in January, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum already has welcomed eight times the number of visitors it saw in a typical year in the past.

Washington Regional Finds Buyer for Brookstone in $5.15M Deal

The 61-bed assisted living facility in Fayetteville was bought by Brookstone Manor LLC, led by Michael McLean.

Fayetteville Firm Aids National Brand in General Solicitation

One of the first companies to raise capital through general solicitation since the implementation of the JOBS Act in 2012 is motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers.