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Litchy garners 2012 Urban Forestry award

Alison Litchy of Fort Smith, urban forester with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and the city of Fort Smith, was named 2012 Urban Forestry Professional of the Year…

Great Hall Panel Discussion: American Encounters: Thomas Cole and the Narrative Landscape

Investigate the exhibition, American Encounters: Thomas Cole and the Narrative Landscape, in a panel discussion of Thomas Cole's impressive painting legacy. The panel features a mix of experts. University of…

Tyson recalls canned chicken

Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 70,500 lbs. of canned Premium Chunk Chicken produced by Madelia, Minn-based Tony Downs Foods Company, a co-packer of the product. Approximately 24 cans…

Mortgage delinquencies remain mixed

The percentage of first-lien non-FHA mortgages that were current at the end of the first quarter of 2012 increased to the highest levels in three years, according to a report…

PrivacyStar to add 121 jobs in Conway

Conway-based PrivacyStar will add 121 good-paying jobs through a $270,000 expansion at the company’s Conway headquarters. The company, founded by former Acxiom CEO Charles Morgan, offers a consumer service that…

Wal-Mart appoints Flynn to board (updated)

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. appointed Timothy P. Flynn, retired chairman of KPMG International, to its board of directors. Flynn’s service is effective immediately as one of 17 directors and he has…

Community says good-bye to retiring library director

VAN BUREN — It was a bittersweet moment as Crawford County Library System Director Eva White said farewell to guests gathered at the Van Buren library branch on Sunday afternoon (July…

Am trying to be optimistic

Am trying to be optimistic in the give-them-the-benefit-of-the-doubt allowance. This optimism and its need is in reference to the Fort Smith Regional Council, a group of CEO’s who have agreed…

Political chicken

It’s difficult to imagine anything driving a permanent stake between fans and the Arkansas Razorbacks. That’s our team, in all sports, during good times and bad. There’s just too much…

RLT modernizes Chicago for Rogers stage

ROGERS — Three words: sleek, sexy and modern. Thursday night’s (July 26) dress rehearsal of Rogers Little Theater’s Chicago at Victory Theater in historic downtown Rogers, started with a bang. The…

Ozark Society Celebration

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dr. Neil Compton's birthday; the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Ozark Society, an environmental organization; and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of…

Titanic makes big impact from a little stage

FORT SMITH — The weather outside Fort Smith Little Theatre set the stage for gala opening of Titanic/The Musical Thursday night (July 26). Potentially damaging storms brought a torrential downpour and…

Aurora: Notes from the Floor

Last Tuesday, I had the honor of presiding over the United States House of Representatives during a voting series. In the middle of the vote, Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado…

Local real estate sector pulls ahead

Through the first half of 2012, Northwest Arkansas’ five largest commercial districts saw a 32.78% uptick in new construction permit valuations over the prior year. Cumulative new residential and commercial…

Struggles continue for Metropolitan National Bank

Privately-held Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank reported a $423,000 second quarter loss for the period ending June 30, 2012. The bank said it posted a $273,000 profit one year ago….

Long: No distractions with Heisman talk, new coach

If the Joe Paternos, Graham Spaniers, Tim Curleys, and Gary Schultzes, of the world want a sympathetic ear for a decision like turning the other way on child sex abuse…

Photoshop for Photographers: Intro to Using CS5

Enhance or edit your digital images with Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you want to remove red-eye, add words and frames, or crop your photos, Photoshop is a great tool for…

Navigating Social Media: How to Use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

In this course, learn about social media and Internet etiquette and jargon. Use these tools to reconnect with family, friends, or business associates. Most importantly, learn to maintain your privacy…

Wal-Mart shares set new high – again

Just a few months ago, there were likely few – if any – Wal-Mart observers who would have guessed share prices of the world’s largest retailer would push past the…

Crochet

New to crochet or want to refresh your skills? This class will teach the basic stitches to create a fun and easy project related to the season. You will be…