by - July 26, 2013 10:03 am
Board Game Day for Tweens & Teens
Board games of all sorts will be out at the Mulberry Public Library for you and your friends at 1:30 PM. Refreshments will be available. For details call 479-997-1226.
Regions
by - July 25, 2013 6:02 pm
Arkansas wines flowing at a festival near you
A celebration of the wine and grape industry is set to tickle taste buds Friday and Saturday (July 26 and 27) in Altus, Ark. The 30th Annual Altus Grape Festival,…
by - July 25, 2013 5:48 pm
Arkansas metro market home sales up almost 10%
Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets during the first half of 2013 were up almost 10%, with only the Fort Smith metro area seeing a decline in the number…
by - July 25, 2013 5:36 pm
Chaffee Crossing boss says more work coming
The roar of bulldozers and construction equipment has become a common occurrence at Chaffee Crossing during the last several years and according to Ivy Owen, executive director of the Fort…
by - July 25, 2013 5:20 pm
DeQueen poultry plant cited by OSHA
A Pilgrim’s Pride processing plant in DeQueen, Ark., was cited for 11 safety violations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The poultry processing plant was…
by - July 25, 2013 5:11 pm
Community Blood Drive
The Van Buren Public Library, Arkansas Blood Institute, and the Tulsa Zoo are hosting a community blood drive from 12:00 – 6:00 PM at the Van Buren Public Library. Everyone who…
by - July 25, 2013 5:04 pm
Scrabble Club at the Van Buren Library
Everyone, 16 years and older, is invited to the Van Buren Public Library every 1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons of the month to test your word knowledge in a game…
by - July 25, 2013 4:57 pm
Baby & Me Story Time at Van Buren Library
Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM is a special time for baby and caregiver at the Van Buren Public Library. For ages 3 months to 2 1/2 years, Ms. Bridgette uses a…
by - July 25, 2013 4:55 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier briefs
• Underwear merger announced Hanes said it will acquire Maidenform for approximately $547.6 million, adding to its underwear garment business. Hanes will pay $23.50 per share for Maidenform, roughly a…
by - July 25, 2013 4:51 pm
Movie Mondays in Van Buren
The Van Buren Public Library will present a new movie version of an old tale with characters both small and giant size! Free, plus refreshments!
by - July 25, 2013 4:48 pm
Books 2 Movies at Van Buren Library
The Van Buren Public Library invites you to another summer, "Books 2 Movies" matinee. Come to enjoy the tales of Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) as she recounts them to an…
by - July 25, 2013 4:41 pm
Friday Fun in Van Buren
The Van Buren Public Library will have the Wii, Legos, and a variety of board games out for some Friday fun time! Call Ms. Bridgette at 479-474-6045 for more information
by - July 25, 2013 4:32 pm
Crochet Class
Always wanted to learn how to crochet? The Van Buren Public Library is offering free classes to be held the 1st and 3rd Friday of August. Stop by the circulation…
by - July 25, 2013 4:22 pm
Macaroni Necklaces
Kids are invited to come to the Mulberry Public Library and make a macaroni necklace to take home. Refreshments will be available. For additional information please call 479-997-1226.
by - July 25, 2013 4:18 pm
Groundbreaking Quotes Contest
The Alma Public Library is taking submissions for a Groundbreaking Quotes Contest during the month of August. The walls have recently been painted and the library is looking for quotes…
by - July 25, 2013 4:08 pm
Low-income family access to Internet focus of Cox plan
As business and political leaders in Arkansas begin work on how to improve broadband access to public schools in the state, one of the leading cable and Internet providers in…
by - July 25, 2013 4:01 pm
Local startups partner to serve big data clients
Elasticsearch, an open-source search and analytics software firm, and StackSearch Inc., announced a partnership to jointly promote and expand the adoption of Elasticsearch within the growing international community of developers…
by - July 25, 2013 3:57 pm
UA Balances Budget for Fiscal Year 2013
Chris Wyrick, who earlier this year inherited a department on track for a $4 million deficit, made the announcement Thursday.
by - July 25, 2013 2:19 pm
New survey says Wal-Mart lags the grocery pack
Wal-Mart sells a lot of groceries but it’s not the most popular grocery destination in the U.S., despite its more than 4,000 stores, low prices and convenient locations, according to…
by - July 25, 2013 10:38 am
Wired schools: Is there a political will and way?
While business leaders and educators have embarked on an effort to understand and solve a broadband shortage in the state’s public schools, lawmakers will have a final say on signing…