by - September 7, 2012 10:09 am
Payrolls rose less than projected in August and the unemployment rate was unexpectedly driven down by Americans leaving the labor force, boosting the odds of additional Federal Reserve easing to…
by - September 7, 2012 7:04 am
“That whole thing,” I said, “will be jammed with people; fifty thousand or so, and most of them staggering drunk. It's a fantastic scene — thousands of people fainting, crying,…
by - September 6, 2012 9:15 pm
In a time of shrinking budgets and growing needs, institutions of higher learning actively work toward diversifying their revenue streams. A major component of these efforts is aggressively seeking out…
by - September 6, 2012 7:17 pm
Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, says the Arkansas Legislature should focus first on creating jobs before addressing tax rate changes — a stance that is a slight departure from his peers…
by - September 6, 2012 6:06 pm
Claims for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in a month and American companies added more workers than forecast, easing concern the labor market may be stagnating. Jobless claims…
by - September 6, 2012 5:42 pm
Fall 2012 enrollment at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith officials is down 3% compared to fall 2011, according to a UAFS statement released Thursday (Sept. 6). With an…
by - September 6, 2012 5:29 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Tensie Whelan, president of the Rainforest Alliance, spoke at the University of Arkansas Wednesday night (Sept. 5) about how sustainability is becoming mainstream at a global level. The lecture took place at…
by - September 6, 2012 4:55 pm
Have questions about eReaders? Need help with your eReader? Do you want to download library eBooks to your eReaders? Then stop by the Alma Public Library for one-one know how! …
by - September 6, 2012 4:47 pm
Start off the week with fun! Come play the Wii. This is a free program for ages 13 – 18. For more information, please call the Alma Public Library at…
by - September 6, 2012 4:39 pm
Drop by the Van Buren Public Library after school for daily fun filled activities. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, call Mrs. Bridgette…
by - September 6, 2012 4:36 pm
The federal courts again ruled in favor of Tyson Foods Inc. who was being sued by its employees in Lexington, Neb., for the time they spend putting on and taking…
by - September 6, 2012 4:27 pm
If a tree falls in the middle of Fort Smith, someone will be around to hear it. That’s what Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) is figuring out. The company’s…
by - September 6, 2012 4:14 pm
Check out the display of BANNED BOOKS! You’ll be surprised to find some of your favorite books on the list! This is a free educational event for everyone. For more…
by - September 6, 2012 4:08 pm
John L. Smith listed between $10 million and $50 million in debts on Thursday.
by - September 6, 2012 4:04 pm
RUDY — The New American Paintings juried exhibition in print threw a monkey wrench in Kevin Arnold’s yearly tradition. Each fall, the Van Buren-born artist would send in a submission of…
by - September 6, 2012 3:54 pm
BELLA VISTA – Mercy Northwest Arkansas broke ground on its Mercy Bella Vista facility Thursday (Sept. 6). The groundbreaking ceremony was particularly special with the Melba Shewmaker and Shewmaker family…
by - September 6, 2012 3:41 pm
Now that we’ve gone a week with a slate full of Southeastern Conference football action, there are some things that we can say for certain. One of them is that…
by - September 6, 2012 2:42 pm
Dr. Fernando Arzola has joined Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, and the hospital has also announced the opening of CarePlus Van Buren Urgent Care. Arzola is a non-invasive cardiologist…
by - September 6, 2012 2:12 pm
Process should be completed by end of year.
by - September 6, 2012 12:52 pm
BENTONVILLE – NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled more than 8,400 students this semester, falling short of its 1% goal to increase last year’s record numbers. The gap means less revenue…
