by - August 8, 2012 6:55 pm
Deer infestation solutions
Looking over the American landscape, it’s hard to think of a more insidious threat to forests, farms and wildlife, not to mention human health and safety, than deer. Yet when…
Regions
by - August 8, 2012 6:46 pm
RITA running short on cash
Money is “getting tight” for the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA), but according to RITA board member Keith Hefner, president and CEO of Citizens Bank (Van Buren), “It should be…
by - August 8, 2012 6:36 pm
Adam & Eats: Slap Yo Mama Bar-B-Q
On this week’s adventure we head to your momma’s house and slap her. The end. Good eating to you and yours. I’m only teasing. We are heading to a place…
by - August 8, 2012 6:34 pm
A&E Advisory for Aug. 8-14: Hoping for rain? Will watercolor do?
Through Sept. 28 Art: Traveling watercolor exhibit FORT SMITH — Works by two of the state’s most heralded watercolor artists — George Dombek and William McNamara — are featured in a traveling Arkansas…
by - August 8, 2012 3:30 pm
AMR bid for givebacks falters as pilots spurn final contract
AMR Corp. faltered in a bid to persuade its largest unions to make concessions in bankruptcy when American Airlines pilots rejected the company’s final contract offer, setting up a showdown…
by - August 8, 2012 3:20 pm
UA Economist: Region Making Slow But Steady Recovery
Kathy Deck presented regional, state and national statistics and projections for the third quarter.
by - August 8, 2012 2:56 pm
Unused scholarships a rarity
Millions of dollars are disbursed annually in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith area from people and organizations with a vision for the future. It’s not money for buildings, or…
by - August 8, 2012 2:45 pm
Mercy Duathlon
by - August 8, 2012 1:45 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Drought sinks packer margins
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $2.50 per head last week, sliding to a negative $18.35 by Wednesday (Aug.8 ), according to Hedgers Edge. Packer margins have declined from $77…
by - August 8, 2012 11:13 am
Old West Kids Day
Yee Haw! Bring your lil’ cowpokes to the Van Buren Library for a day of family fun! Activities will include a visit with the legendary “Bass Reeves”, former federal marshal;…
by - August 8, 2012 10:56 am
Tween & Teen Time
This week Van Buren Public is celebrating Banned Book Week. Stop by after school for some refreshments and talk about your favorite banned book. This is a free program for…
by - August 8, 2012 10:55 am
Tween & Teen Time
This week Van Buren Public is celebrating Banned Book Week. Stop by after school for some refreshments and talk about your favorite banned book. This is a free program for…
by - August 8, 2012 9:51 am
Tween & Teen Time
To celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day, the tweens and teens will be playing Apples to Apples. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, please call…
by - August 8, 2012 9:25 am
Preschool Story Time
Today is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, so Mrs. Bridgette will be presenting songs, stories and a craft using apples as her theme. A time for fun with your younger kiddos. This…
by - August 8, 2012 9:24 am
Preschool Story Time
Today is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, so Mrs. Bridgette will be presenting songs, stories and a craft using apples as her theme. A time for fun with your younger kiddos. This…
by - August 8, 2012 9:16 am
Tween & Teen Time
Banned Book Week continues here at the Van Buren Public Library. Drop by afterschool and make yourself a button bookmark. This is a free program for ages 10 -18. For…
by - August 8, 2012 9:02 am
Tween & Teen Time
Mmmm, smells good in the Van Buren Public Library. Stop by and bake yourself a cookie or two. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more…
by - August 7, 2012 11:03 pm
Mexico to impose duties on U.S. chicken imports
Three of the largest poultry companies in Mexico won their battle to impose anti-dumping duties on U.S. competitors exporting leg quarters south of the border. From January through May of…
by - August 7, 2012 8:21 pm
Broadway: Changes possible with Lottery scholarships
The state’s higher education chief said that a new initiative aims to bring older students back to college, while at the same time new data could help lawmakers shape future…
by - August 7, 2012 6:38 pm
A&E Advisory for Aug. 8-14: Grapes, jazz and a bunny with funny tastes
Aug. 7-11 Festivating: Decades-old fun TONTITOWN — What is left to say about a 114-year-old festival that has changed little in recent years, except for the addition of Post wines to…