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Boy Scout gay-inclusion idea draws local input

A resolution to be voted on in May by the Boy Scouts of America could allow openly homosexual youth to participate in the program and it has stirred strong emotions…

UAFS Evening of Chamber Music

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present an evening of chamber music beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature multiple flute, percussion, brass and clarinet ensembles from…

Beebe signs ‘private option’; group to challenge law

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) signed the health insurance expansion measure known as the “private option” into law on Tuesday (April 23), just days after multiple high-stakes votes in the Arkansas…

Teamsters, ABF again extend ‘frustrating’ labor talks

“Frustrating” contract negotiations between Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have again been extended, with May 31 the new deadline. The Teamsters issued a statement…

UAFS joins the GraduateNWA program

Students interested in completing their degrees may now have an easier time finding not only a school, but also a degree program that fits their busy schedules following an announcement…

Arkansas Best announces quarterly dividend

The Board of Directors of Arkansas Best Corp. announced Tuesday (April 23) a quarterly cash dividend of 3 cents per share. The dividend is payable May 21 to shareholders of…

Baseball, rock-n-roll and crawfish, oh my!

Crawfish and rock-n-roll make for a good combination of events set to take place in the Fort Smith region during the next few weeks. Following are details on four upcoming…

NWA May events include trucks and gardens

The next few weeks of events in Northwest Arkansas presents a busy schedule, with big trucks, Hispanic celebrations, local film reviews and a “Greening Garden” some of the more interesting…

Benton County leads state in home sales

Pulaski County, Arkansas’ largest by population, is no longer the likely list topper for the number of homes sold in a given period. Benton County Realtors sold 883 homes during…

Investigations taxing for Wal-Mart board members

The past year has been taxing for Wal-Mart directors serving on the retailer’s audit committee due to the ongoing global investigation into ethics and alleged bribery allegations made public in…

Superproject, Medicaid top Legislative Session

Arkansas lawmakers moved one day closer to recess and final adjournment after approving a massive $4.9 billion spending bill, $170 million in surplus funds, and a new Senate leader. Two…

Golfers gather for United Way support

More than 100 golfers and volunteers gathered at Fianna Hills Country Club on Monday (April 22) for the 2013 United Way Tournament to raise money for the United Way of…

Benton County GOP draws fire for ‘Scathing’ article

The Arkansas State Police launched and ended an investigation into comments made public over the weekend in which a Benton County Republican suggested gun violence as a method to persuade…

Wal-Mart, Foundation donations hit $1 billion

Officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the Walmart Foundation on Monday (April 22) announced that they have given more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions during the most…

Big box uses emerge as more Wal-Mart sales go online

Retail behemoth Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is also a real estate company of gigantic proportion with roughly 4,000 super-sized boxes scattered coast to coast amid small town America. In fact, Wal-Mart’s…

Quarterly income jumps for Deltic Timber

El Dorado-based Deltic Timber Corp. reported first quarter profits of $6.77 million, a huge jump from a $97,000 profit one year ago. Deltic’s manufacturing segment reported operating income of $11.3…

Governor promotes ‘artistic tourism’

Spring marks the start of a new tourism season for many travelers who come to Arkansas for our great outdoors. But recently, more and more visitors are drawn indoors to…

ATU-Ozark team has good showing in electric vehicle rally

Three students from Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus competed in the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ 10th Annual Electric Vehicle Rally, taking home first place honors in the troubleshooting category. Held Friday,…

Police officials comment on traffic camera law

For drivers who go through the intersection of College Avenue and Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville, it's nearly a given that they'll see at least one car run a red light….

The Penny Committee raises $16,500

Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and Sebastian County Judge David Hudson have taken to the streets and are making citizens across the county aware of not only public safety funding…