by - February 27, 2013 12:42 pm
Regions
by - February 27, 2013 12:41 pm
Regional tourism tax revenue up in 2012
When Maryl Koeth was planning for 2012, she estimated a mere 1% increase in Van Buren hospitality tax collections. She missed the estimate by several points, and she’s happy about…
by - February 27, 2013 12:16 pm
Northside jazz band readies for ‘Band Camp or Bust’
The public will get a chance to experience jazz and culture at an upcoming public performance of the Northside High School jazz band. The March 12 Band Camp or Bust…
by - February 27, 2013 11:28 am
Table Mesa Bistro expanding to third location
A popular Bentonville-based bistro is expected to open in its third location this week, furthering a story of entrepreneurship and community growth. Table Mesa Bistro first opened in on The…
by - February 27, 2013 10:50 am
Judge Hudson to Address Historical Society
Sebastian County Judge David Hudson will share stories of Greenwood’s many courthouses at the March 18 meeting of the South Sebastian County Historical Society. Artifacts from early courthouses, including a…
by - February 27, 2013 7:41 am
Beebe talks federal flexibility on Medicaid expansion
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) told state lawmakers that federal health officials have green-lighted Arkansas’ request for flexibility with its Medicaid program and health insurance exchanges – a move that could…
by - February 26, 2013 9:51 pm
Construction sector steps up pace to start 2013
Builders started 90 new homes in January in the region’s four largest cities – Fayetteville Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville. The new residential permit values totaled $20.738 million, up 16.5% from…
by - February 26, 2013 8:51 pm
Legislators Hire Two Groups To Study Steel Mill Superproject
Sen. President Michael Lamoureux (R-Russellville) and House Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) released a memo today disclosing that they have hired two economist groups to review the $1.1 billion steel mill…
by - February 26, 2013 8:29 pm
Arkansas Legislature hires consultants to review steel mill project
Arkansas Senate President Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, and House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, released a memo today (Feb. 26) disclosing that they have hired two economist groups to review the $1.1…
by - February 26, 2013 7:16 pm
What is going on?
• The Senate Report: Week 6 review Red carpet. Celebrities. Lots of hoopla. That may be fine for the Oscars, but it is not a typical day in the life of a…
by - February 26, 2013 7:11 pm
Runway rehab worked planned for Fort Smith Regional Airport
The Fort Smith Airport Commission awarded an engineering contract to Morrison Shipley Engineers on Tuesday night as the commission plans the rehabilitation of Runway 1/19. According to a memorandum to…
by - February 26, 2013 6:42 pm
Fort Smith official says budget cuts possible
A year end summary report from Fort Smith Finance Director Kara Bushkuhl shows that city officials are concerned about 2013 revenue and have asked department heads to look for ways…
by - February 26, 2013 3:42 pm
Sequestration impact on Arkansas uncertain (Updated)
Friday is the deadline for Congress and President Barack Obama to come to a compromise on averting automatic budget cuts, also called sequestration, enacted through the Budget Control Act of…
by - February 26, 2013 3:35 pm
Tyson Foods says challenges persist in beef, pork
Tyson Foods Inc. said Tuesday (Feb. 26) that its second fiscal quarter has been more challenging than anticipated thanks to shrinking profit margins. The meat giant joins the likes of…
by - February 26, 2013 3:14 pm
Beebe vetoes 20-week abortion bill
Gov. Mike Beebe issued his first veto of the 89th General Assembly – a bill that would restrict abortions after 20 weeks. Beebe said HB 1037 by Rep. Andy Mayberry,…
by - February 26, 2013 2:56 pm
Van Buren officials plan to replace 115-year old lines
Van Buren officials are preparing to make upgrades to seriously old infrastructure during the next few years. According to Steve Defresne, director of municipal utilities, the city of Van Buren…
by - February 26, 2013 2:28 pm
Dining Dialogue: ‘Unique uncertainty’ slows economy
Joe Edwards and John Taylor are two of the most optimistic and positive people you could meet, but their assessment of economic conditions are anything but optimistic and positive. Edwards,…
by - February 26, 2013 2:26 pm
UARK Bowl Comedy Club – Thursday Open Mic Nights
UARK Bowl is Northwest Arkansas’ comedy destination. Along with headlining comedians almost every week, virtually every Thursday is Stand-Up Open Mic Night, hosted by local comedians of the Comedy Collective…
by - February 26, 2013 2:25 pm
UARK Bowl Comedy Club – Michael Malone (8PM, 10:30PM)
UARK Bowl is Northwest Arkansas’ comedy destination. Comedian Michael Malone will perform on Friday, May 3 at 8pm and 10:30pm. Malone takes many forms on stage. His intense yet worried…
by - February 26, 2013 2:24 pm
UARK Bowl Comedy Club – Mike Smith (8PM, 10:30PM)
UARK Bowl is Northwest Arkansas’ comedy destination. Comedian Mike Smith will perform on Friday, April 26 at 8pm and 10:30pm. One of the "most diverse" comedians in comedy, Smith is…