by - May 9, 2013 5:06 pm
Arkansas tobacco tax revenue down 5.2%
Tax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than 9%. But one area…
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by - May 9, 2013 4:18 pm
OG&E installing LED lights in Fort Smith
A new pilot program from Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) could make the drive along Phoenix Avenue near the airport a little brighter, even in the dead of night. Crews…
by - May 9, 2013 3:51 pm
Cox supports $25,000 tech center to Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club
Cox Communications and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to install a $25,000 technology center at the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club facility in Fort Smith. The…
by - May 9, 2013 2:16 pm
The Supply Side: General Mills food safety push, Hillshire’s new exec
• General Mills pushes food safety General Mills continues work toward improving food safety efforts. As part of the company’s global responsibility report issued April 30, General Mills said it…
by - May 9, 2013 2:03 pm
Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Golf Classic
by - May 9, 2013 1:49 pm
Red Cross Blood Drive @ The Jones Center
Please mark your calendar for the Red Cross Blood Drive at The Jones Center on Tuesday, May 21 from 2-7pm in the Conference Center. Attached please find flyers with all…
by - May 9, 2013 12:53 pm
Wal-Mart aids conservation efforts
Wal-Mart’s Acres for America program, a conservation partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is protecting priority lands across the country to provide wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities…
by - May 9, 2013 11:43 am
Tyson Foods declares dividend
Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay a cash dividend of 5 cents per share for the recent quarter to its Class A investors. Class B common stock, held by the Tyson…
by - May 9, 2013 9:52 am
Kayak Workshop to be held at Hobbs State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn to kayak? Here is your chance to learn from a kayak instructor for the American Canoe Association (ACA). Participants will learn all aspects of…
by - May 9, 2013 9:28 am
“Clayton Conversations” Preserving our Pillars of the Past
by - May 9, 2013 9:01 am
2013 Texas League All-Star Game
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by - May 9, 2013 7:16 am
Windstream posts lower income, plans to expand data centers
Windstream continued to see solid growth in its data and broadband services, but the Little Rock-based telecom still saw quarterly revenues slip and net income decline. Windstream posted 2013 first…
by - May 9, 2013 12:31 am
Report: YRC made bid to acquire ABF Freight (Updated)
The company that is a target of a $750 million lawsuit filed by Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. recently made an attempt to buy Arkansas Best’s largest subsidiary, ABF Freight…
by - May 8, 2013 11:20 pm
Foreclosures are a mixed bag across the region
Benton County ranked first in Arkansas foreclosure filings for April with 48 homes slated for auction and another 70 going back to lenders to put the homes up for sale…
by - May 8, 2013 10:57 pm
Tyson, Syntroleum to restart bio-fuel plant by July
Tyson Foods said on Monday it’s renewable fuel plant in Geismar, La., has sat idle for the past six months, but that's about to end. Syntroleum Corp.,Tyson’s partner in the…
by - May 8, 2013 9:06 pm
Expert: Employers will opt for insurance, not penalties
Greg Hatcher, CEO of The Hatcher Agency, says health insurance reform measures are about to kick in a higher gear for state businesses, but none of his accounts are weighing…
by - May 8, 2013 8:38 pm
NWACC graduation set for May 19
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on 2 p.m. May 19 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Dr. Becky Paneitz, president of NorthWest Arkansas…
by - May 8, 2013 5:00 pm
Western Arkansas Ballet Early Fall Registration
Registration for the 2013-2014 Academy of Western Arkansas Ballet is Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 4701 Grand Avenue Fort Smith, AR 479-785-0152 www.waballet.org
by - May 8, 2013 4:59 pm
Western Arkansas Ballet Early Fall Registration
Early registration for the 2013-2014 Academy of Western Arkansas Ballet is June 26, 2013 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 4701 Grand Avenue Fort Smith, AR 479-785-0152 www.waballet.org
by - May 8, 2013 4:57 pm
Western Arkansas Ballet Company Auditions
Jazz/Hip Hop Summer Camp Ages 10-12 June 17-21 11:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $55 479-785-0152 www.waballet.org