by - June 28, 2013 2:29 pm
City of Van Buren Fireworks Display
City of Van Buren Fireworks Display July 4 Field of Dreams The City of Van Buren will host a Fireworks show on July 4 at the Field of Dreams. Music…
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by - June 28, 2013 2:27 pm
The Representative Quartet
“The Representative Quartet” July 27 King Opera House 7 p.m. “The Representative Quartet” in concert featuring southern gospel and bluegrass. The Representatives Quartet is a Traditional Southern Gospel Quartet based…
by - June 28, 2013 2:26 pm
J.R.’s Country Music Variety Show
JR’s Country Gospel Variety Show July 20 King Opera House 7 p.m Fun filled uplifting gospel music variety show that will warm your heart. Tickets $5 at the door. For…
by - June 28, 2013 2:26 pm
Lost in the 50’s
Lost in the 50’s King Opera House July 13 5:30 p.m. "Lost in the Fifties is a patriotic-style event that will raise funds for the Volunteers for Injured Veterans Association’s…
by - June 28, 2013 2:25 pm
The oohs & aahs of Narrative Art
The Oohs and Aahs of Narrative Art Center For Art & Education July 12 5 – 7 p.m. opening reception The Oohs & aahs of narrative art opening reception. The…
by - June 28, 2013 2:00 pm
Gospel Music Fest
Gospel Music Fest July 6 King Opera House 5 p.m. First Annual Southern Gospel Festival. Enjoy an evening of uplifting gospel music favorite groups including Diamond State Trio, Pardoned, Weston…
by - June 28, 2013 1:55 pm
City of Van Buren Firework’s Display
City of Van Buren Fireworks Display
July 4
Field of Dreams
The City of Van Buren will host a Fireworks show on July 4 at the Field of Dreams. Music provided by Sam Bradley. Free cokes and popcorn. Concession stand will be open with proceeds benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren. No alcohol, pets, fireworks or firearms allowed. Gates open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at dark.
by - June 28, 2013 11:00 am
AECC power plant at Ozark celebrates 50th year
The Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generating Station near Ozark, Ark., Electric Cooperative Corporation’s (AECC) first power plant, will mark its 50th anniversary on June 30. The plant began commercial operation…
by - June 28, 2013 10:35 am
Atkinson new chief of Arkansas Science and Technology Authority
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Friday (June 28) that Tim Atkinson of North Little Rock will be the new president of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA). The ASTA Board…
by - June 28, 2013 10:31 am
Humility and wisdom focus of Girls Inc. event
The Girls Inc. of Fort Smith “Women of Vision” 2013 luncheon was held on Thursday (June 26) with about 300 program supporters attending to hear guest speaker Crosby Cromwell talk…
by - June 28, 2013 9:55 am
Nordex to close Jonesboro wind turbine plant
Nordex USA said it is shuttering its Jonesboro production facility that once promised to employ 750 workers. The plant, which manufactured “nacelles” for large wind turbines said it will complete…
by - June 28, 2013 9:46 am
The Supply Side briefs: Kimberly Clark honored, Nestle R&D
• Kimberly Clark garners procurement honors Kimberly-Clark Corporation earned top honors from the Procurement Leaders Awards in London. These awards recognize and celebrate the excellence in the world of procurement…
by - June 27, 2013 9:55 pm
New exhibits create historical journey at Crystal Bridges
A slice of Americana is the essence behind the exhibit “Angels & Tomboys” which portrays girlhood in the 19th Century through the eyes of period artists. Curated over the past…
by - June 27, 2013 9:41 pm
Union approves ABF contract, terms remain (Updated)
Union members employed by ABF Freight System have approved a new five-year contract that will see a wage reduction for drivers through July 2014 and changes in work schedules. Well,…
by - June 27, 2013 8:15 pm
Pryor, Boozman split on immigration bill
A 68-32 vote on immigration reform was a display of bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, but it split Arkansas’ senatorial delegation. The U.S. Senate voted to approve the immigration…
by - June 27, 2013 7:31 pm
FNB Rogers adds key staff
First National Bank of Rogers announced the following additions to its lending and executive group, according to Sam T. Sicard, president and CEO of the First National Bank of Fort…
by - June 27, 2013 5:50 pm
Open gun carry debate continues
The fight over whether citizens can carry firearms openly has continued as the group Arkansas Carry this week released another press release stating that they believe the state will become…
by - June 27, 2013 4:14 pm
Sweet greetings from Treatsie
Keith Hoelzeman wasn't looking for a career change. He was just looking for a decadent box of chocolates for his wife Amanda and suddenly found himself in the same position…
by - June 27, 2013 3:03 pm
Frozen yogurt, franchising a fad
Drivers along Rogers Avenue see it. Visitors to Pinnacle Hills see it, too. Self-serve frozen yogurt shops have started to dot the landscape, with dozens of stores opening from Bentonville…
by - June 27, 2013 1:19 pm
New Treasurer tackles duties after Shoffner exit
It’s been a solid month since Charles Robinson was named by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) to serve out the remainder of State Treasurer Martha Shoffner’s term of office. In that…