by - July 27, 2012 3:07 pm
Write Better English
“In today’s economy and tight job market, it is even more important to put your best foot forward by communicating effectively in both writing and speaking,” says Arlene Miller, author…
Regions
by - July 27, 2012 2:55 pm
Medicare Awareness
So what is this thing called Medicare? If you’re not sure, or even if you are, join us and Kevin Page for this unbiased review of all the ins and…
by - July 27, 2012 2:36 pm
Intro to Word
From business letters to yard sale posters to address labels, learn to create Word documents for every facet of life. Students will learn hands-on how to enter and edit text,…
by - July 27, 2012 2:25 pm
UA-bound freshmen enjoy sendoff by candlelight (Updated)
FORT SMITH — The newly resurrected western Arkansas chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association hosted a sendoff party for university-bound students Thursday night, though most of the evening was enjoyed by…
by - July 27, 2012 2:23 pm
Taste of India
Take a tantalizing culinary and cultural journey to India. Capture the essence of this ancient culture with the wonderfully exotic spices, herbs, aromas, and flavorings of the East. Indian, Malay,…
by - July 27, 2012 2:10 pm
American Sign Language I
Be introduced to the language of the deaf world by learning the manual alphabet, numbers, and basic vocabulary and phrases. By the end of the course, you should be able…
by - July 27, 2012 1:54 pm
Spanish Basics
The Spanish language is very common in the United States today, and this beginning level class will help you reach more people in your neighborhood or workplace. This beginner course…
by - July 27, 2012 1:39 pm
Intro to World Religions
Do you think about the reasons for the existence of different religions in this world? This survey class will review the themes, beliefs, and relationships between the world’s three main…
by - July 27, 2012 1:20 pm
Digital Photography 1: Learn the Basics of SLR Photography
Understand the principles of digital photography and all those buttons on your new SLR , or unlock the power in all those icons! Learn to recognize and build for yourself…
by - July 27, 2012 12:23 pm
Sales tax to fund Fort Smith firefighter jobs after grant expires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded the Fort Smith Fire Department $987,309 to fund nine new firefighter positions, allowing the department to “increase staffing on aerial firefighter apparatus…
by - July 27, 2012 11:56 am
Group puts call out to Benton County ‘bigs’
ROGERS — About 30 people gathered at the Rogers home of Kim and Ginger Campbell Thursday evening (July 26) to spread the word about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas….
by - July 27, 2012 11:49 am
U.S. home vacancy rate falls as demand for housing improves
The U.S. home-vacancy rate, a measure of properties empty and for sale, fell to the lowest level since 2006 as demand for housing improved and lenders slowed property repossessions. The…
by - July 27, 2012 11:21 am
Arkansas Medicaid program to receive $4.3 million
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Friday (July 27) that Arkansas and other states have reached an agreement with the McKesson Corporation to settle allegations that McKesson reported inflated pricing data…
by - July 27, 2012 11:11 am
U.S. economy grows at slower pace
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as a softening job market prompted Americans to curb spending. Gross domestic product, the value of all goods…
by - July 27, 2012 10:54 am
P.A.M. Transportation 2Q Net Income Rises
Tontitown-based carrier pleased to see “fruit.”
by - July 27, 2012 10:52 am
ATU-Ozark receives approval for new programs
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education board has approved for Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services and a Supply Chain Management option for…
by - July 27, 2012 7:18 am
Shale writedowns begin as lower prices persist
The record slump in natural-gas prices signals companies from BHP Billiton Ltd. to Ultra Petroleum Corp. are at risk of writing off billions of dollars of assets — including assets…
by - July 27, 2012 2:00 am
Heat-related illness and death ‘100% preventable’
BENTONVILLE — ESPN broadcaster Chris Mortensen silenced a room of clinking glasses and flatware with a statistic from the Centers for Disease Control: Over a 15-year period, more deaths can…
by - July 26, 2012 11:30 pm
Full throttle for J.B. Hunt Transport
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to run a fiscally sound business amid an unpredictable economy and tepid retail sales, according to industry watchers. Following another strong quarter ending June…
by - July 26, 2012 10:35 pm
Arts center blesses two sites for city-owned parking garage
FAYETTEVILLE — The Walton Arts Center and the city of Fayetteville are inching closer to an agreement for more parking near the center. Inadequate parking has plagued the center, almost since…