by - September 8, 2013 5:36 pm
Recycling education
While the vocal critics of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality rage on about the lack of public notices of their various permitting corporate hog farms near the Buffalo River,…
Regions
by - September 8, 2013 5:17 pm
Polo in the Ozarks raises more than $100,000
More than 2,000 people turned out Saturday (Sept. 7) for the 24th annual Polo in the Ozarks fundraiser that benefits Life Styles, a nonprofit that helps disabled people become more…
by - September 7, 2013 12:05 pm
Arkansas film industry promoted by the Seedling Film Association
In a celebration of Arkansas filmmaking, about 100 people gathered at the Matt Miller Studio on the Fayetteville Square Friday night (Sept. 6) to hear what films will be featured…
by - September 6, 2013 5:15 pm
Shooters from around the world gather in Crawford County
More than two miles down a dirt road in southern Crawford County, men and women could be found Thursday morning from around the world with gun in holsters strapped to…
by - September 6, 2013 3:20 pm
Arvest, Simmons seek marketshare with Metropolitan deal
Banking consultants said Arvest and Simmons First National Bank have plenty to gain if they were to walk away with 100% ownership of Metropolitan National Bank next week when the…
by - September 6, 2013 1:47 pm
Arvest Bank Bidding for MNB
Metropolitan National Bank is being offered for sale through the bankruptcy of its holding company, Rogers Bancshares Inc.
by - September 6, 2013 1:24 pm
Job losses minor with A-10 departure in June 2014
The last of the A-10 aircraft will depart the 188th Fighter Wing in June of next year, according to the fighter wing's commander Col. Mark Anderson who spoke Friday (Sept….
by - September 6, 2013 11:14 am
America’s Car-Mart opens store No. 128
America's Car-Mart Inc. announced the opening of its 128th dealership on Friday (Sept. 6). The dealership is located in Meridian, Miss., and it’s the company’s fifth car lot in Mississippi…
by - September 6, 2013 11:03 am
Insure Oklahoma program extended through 2014
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin announced Friday (Sept. 6) that state officials negotiated a one year extension for the Insure Oklahoma program. The program provides health insurance for nearly 30,000 working,…
by - September 6, 2013 9:33 am
Fayetteville Tech Company Lands $2 million for Prius Upgrades
The award to APEI is part of a broader, $45 million public-private campaign to enhance sustainability in the auto industry.
by - September 6, 2013 9:29 am
Patricia May, Former NWABJ Editor, Dies at 55
Worked for the publication from 1997 to 2000.
by - September 5, 2013 10:19 pm
National Bank of Sallisaw to merge with First National Bank of Fort Smith charter
Fort Smith-based First Bank Corp announced Thursday (Sept. 5) it will relinquish its charter for National Bank of Sallisaw and fold the bank operations into the First National Bank of…
by - September 5, 2013 10:10 pm
Let’s get gassed
There are a few points to make about Fort Smith officials taking a close look at using compressed natural gas (CNG) as a fuel alternative in a portion of its…
by - September 5, 2013 9:36 pm
Rep. Womack is leaning against action in Syria
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, did not shy away from addressing constituents' questions head-on as he held a town hall meeting at University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's Second Street…
by - September 5, 2013 9:25 pm
Tusk to Tail: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater? WEEK 2
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 5, 2013 8:32 pm
Razorback baseball team set to begin fall practice
The Arkansas baseball team returns to the field on Friday as it officially opens fall practice. Friday’s practice is set to begin at 2 p.m. at Baum Stadium. All Arkansas…
by - September 5, 2013 8:27 pm
Mercy says Cooper lawsuit ‘vague and ambiguous’
Attorneys Mercy Fort Smith say a lawsuit from Fort Smith-based Cooper Clinic is to “vague and ambiguous” and will need a “more definite statement” before providing a response. The attorneys…
by - September 5, 2013 7:13 pm
NWACC partners with OSHA and Arkansas Department of Labor
Representatives from NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Arkansas Department of Labor signed an agreement today (Sept. 5) continuing a…
by - September 5, 2013 7:01 pm
ARK Challenge delivers big for three startups
In its second year the ARK Challenge rolled out nine solid company startups before more than 35 investor groups on Thursday (Sept 5) at the final Demo Day at Crystal…
by - September 5, 2013 4:57 pm
Arvest, Simmons bid for Metropolitan National Bank
In a surprise move, Bentonville-based Arvest Bank and Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. submitted bids to acquire Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank, whose parent company, Rogers Bancshares, Inc., is…