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Annual ball drop helps keep First Tee upright

FORT SMITH — Mark Lloyd, a staunch supporter of First Tee of Fort Smith, won $5,000 Saturday (Aug. 11) when a golf ball with his number on it was dumped among…

Attack lines sharpen in presidential election campaigns

Republicans and Democrats used the Sunday talk shows to sharpen their attacks following the selection by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney of Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan as his running mate….

You can do it

My wife says I’m not sensitive. I might not be at times. One time, after helping a client fire a manager who was underperforming, I was told by this client…

Color of Hope is every shade of green

ROGERS — Glorious greens in a wide spectrum of hues provided a feast for the eyes at Friday night’s (Aug. 10) Color of Hope Gala. The fifth annual affair, one…

Romney-Ryan not likely a winning ticket

Few among us will ever receive the introduction “next president of the United States” while strolling down the gangplank of the USS Wisconsin as the “Air Force One” soundtrack thumps…

Springfield artist provides visual symphony

VAN BUREN — Patrons poured into the Center for Art and Education (CAE) in Van Buren on Friday evening (Aug.10) for the August Gallery Opening Reception. The show entitled, Abstract Art:…

Romney picks Rep. Paul Ryan as running mate (Updated)

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his running mate, choosing a fresh-faced congressman regarded in his party as a fiscal visionary to sharpen the contrast he’s…

T-shirt makers celebrate 20 years of making riches from rags

FAYETTEVILLE — Production at the Houndstooth Press may have been busier at times, but it was likely never happier. Founder Michael Baker and his wife, Catherine, entertained a couple hundred friends…

World’s richest gain $7 billion as Buffett reclaims third place

The 40 richest people on the planet added $7.2 billion to their collective net worth this week as Warren Buffett and Amancio Ortega dueled for the title of world’s third-richest…

Junior League’s new member retreat outlines expectations

FAYETTEVILLE — The Junior League of Northwest Arkansas recently hosted 60 women at its annual New Member Retreat at the Courtyard by Marriott. New members were welcomed by current membership and…

Women’s Foundation of Arkansas names council, seeks nominations

FAYETTEVILLE — If you haven't heard of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), you soon will. The group dedicated to promoting philanthropy among women and helping women and girls in general…

Arkansas releases 2011 exemplary schools list

The Arkansas Department of Education has named 19 public schools as 2011 Exemplary Schools. According to the ADE, exemplary schools are those demonstrating high student academic performance, schools with large…

Bruce promoted, Terry hired at First National Bank

Britany Bruce has been promoted to commercial services officer at First National Bank of Fort Smith, and Sam Terry has been hired as a trust officer. Bruce was previously retail…

Gov. Beebe announces judicial, board appointments

Gov. Mike Beebe announced Friday (Aug. 10) the following judicial appointment and appointments to boards and commissions: LeAnne Daniel, Glenwood, as Pike County District Judge. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2012….

Obama mileage rule called coercion favoring U.S. carmakers

A proposed rule requiring automakers to double their average fuel economy by 2025 is unrealistic and stemmed from a secret deal favoring companies receiving U.S. government bailouts, according to a…

U.S. July budget gap narrows on lower spending

The U.S. government’s budget deficit narrowed in July, as spending dropped by 11.9 percent from a year earlier and some payments were accelerated to the previous month for calendar-related reasons….

New Jersey janitors lose civil appeal against Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. won a legal appeal Aug. 9 brought by a crew of New Jersey store janitors seeking compensation for unpaid overtime and civil damages from false imprisonment claims…

Herb Rule, Congressional Candidate, Arrested in Fayetteville for DWI

Democratic candidate in the 2nd District is charged with driving while intoxicated.

Entree NWA: The Bar-B-Q Place

FAYETTEVILLE — Since moving to Arkansas from Washington, D.C., I’ve learned that people here are nice. An example: Dudes here make eye contact with one another all the time, and it…

Leadership Fort Smith welcomes new class

The 25 members of the 2012-13 Leadership Fort Smith class were welcomed into the program during a reception held Thursday (Aug. 9) at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House….