by - July 30, 2013 4:32 pm
The Shane Bailey Memorial Inaugural Bash
The Shane Bailey Memorial Music Society About the Organization….. On June 15th, Shane Bailey, 25 year old son of Don & Terri Bailey, passed away unexpectedly. He left a legacy…
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by - July 30, 2013 4:30 pm
BOK Financial Announces New Chief Executives
Tuesday’s announcement marks the first leadership change at BOK Financial in more than 20 years.
by - July 30, 2013 2:20 pm
ERC presents Geri Jewell, author, actress and disability advocate to celebrate ERC’s 50th Anniversary
Elizabeth Richardson Center to celebrate 50th Anniversary by welcoming disabilities advocate, author and actress, Geri Jewell The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary by welcoming Geri…
by - July 30, 2013 2:16 pm
Community Health Systems to Buy Health Management Associates
$3.9 billion deal will include facilities in Fort Smith and Van Buren.
by - July 30, 2013 11:31 am
Survey: School boundaries matter to homebuyers
As the school bells are set to ring within a month, families on the move strongly consider school district boundaries when choosing their new homes. A recent study by Realtor.com…
by - July 30, 2013 7:49 am
HMA to be acquired by CHS in $7.6 billion deal
Health Management Associates, the parent company of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, is being acquired by Community Health Systems, according to a…
by - July 30, 2013 7:45 am
Report: Federal Trials for Brandon Barber Canceled
The former Northwest Arkansas will appear in federal court Wednesday to change his plea.
by - July 29, 2013 10:13 pm
Tyson’s partner Syntroleum at a crossroads
Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. recently retained Piper Jaffray & Co. to assess the potential strategies to raise shareholder value. On the table is Syntroleum’s 50% interest in the Dynamic Fuels joint…
by - July 29, 2013 8:17 pm
Home renovations, additions on the rise
As the economy shows signs of improving, one sign is that more people in Northwest Arkansas are willing to spend money on renovations and additions to their home. City planning…
by - July 29, 2013 7:53 pm
Fort Smith residents provide input on comp plan update
Citizens got their first chance to take part in the future direction of the city of Fort Smith at two public meetings held today (July 29). The first meeting, at…
by - July 29, 2013 7:43 pm
McKeown rejoins CJRW as chief public relations officer
Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, the Little Rock-based advertising, marketing, and public relations firm has named Richard McKeown senior vice president and chief public relations officer, effective immediately. McKeown was previously…
by - July 29, 2013 6:34 pm
Car-Mart opens dealership No. 126
America’s Car-Mart stretched its footprint a little further east opening a dealership in Rome, Ga., this week. It’s the second location in the Peach State and No. 126 for the…
by - July 29, 2013 6:21 pm
Hutchinson’s Herculean challenge
The proofreaders for the Mike Ross gubernatorial inauguration invitations have been hired and called in to work early. Such were some of the early notes from the conventional political wisdom…
by - July 29, 2013 5:36 pm
Northwest Arkansas building pace increases in June
With half of 2013 in the books, home builders and lenders give the local residential construction market a solid “B” grade, citing modest improvements in demand at a pace that…
by - July 29, 2013 3:33 pm
Mercy Fort Smith receives NICU support grant from Walmart Foundation
Mercy Fort Smith has received a $150,000 contribution to assist with purchasing critical care equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The grant – which was given to the…
by - July 29, 2013 3:12 pm
Ken Blevins sues Sebastian County Judge David Hudson
Former Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins filed a lawsuit against County Judge David Hudson last week, accusing Hudson of causing him to lose his bid for re-election last year…
by - July 29, 2013 3:03 pm
2013 season to include 75th anniversary of Razorback stadium
The 2013 season marks the 75th anniversary of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, which was opened in 1938. The first game in the stadium, which opened with an original capacity…
by - July 29, 2013 2:09 pm
Toller family donates $1 million to the University of Arkansas
The legacy of William R. “Bill” Toller is being memorialized with a $1 million gift to the University of Arkansas from his wife, Jo Ella, and children, Bob Toller, Michelle…
by - July 29, 2013 11:07 am
Rothenberger named CFO for Sparks, Summit
David Rothenberger has been named the chief financial officer for Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren. Both hospitals are operated by Naples, Fla.-based…
by - July 29, 2013 10:22 am
Halter drops out of race for governor (Updated)
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter today (July 29) announced his intent to withdraw from the Democratic primary for governor after a disappointing fundraising quarter showed Halter only raising a little…