by - July 16, 2012 1:45 pm
In Rare Move, Priority Bank of Ozark Owner Declines OCC Order
Arkansas lenders who have fantasized about standing up to federal regulators instead of meekly signing a consent order now have a champion.
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by - July 16, 2012 12:45 pm
Survey: Pessimism seen among Arkansas consumers
The latest Arkansas Consumer Confidence Report still reflects overall pessimism, but does show improvement in several key areas as residents are feeling more comfortable with their personal finances, job security…
by - July 16, 2012 12:14 pm
J.V. Manufacturing completes upgrades
Springdale's J.V. Manufacturing, producer of the CRAM-A-LOT line of solid waste and recycling equipment for commercial and industrial applications since 1978, has completed an expansion project at its location on…
by - July 16, 2012 12:04 pm
13 Governors ask auto leaders for CNG plan
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is one of 13 state Governors who are asking auto manufacturing chiefs to send them a plan provide the states “a cost-saving measure for states and…
by - July 16, 2012 10:49 am
NWACC board reviews year, looks to future
BENTONVILLE — Plans are moving forward for NorthWest Arkansas Community College to construct a Washington County Instructional Center and for the National Child Protection Training Center’s Southern Region Training Center,…
by - July 16, 2012 10:38 am
NWACC discusses tax penalties
BENTONVILLE—A payroll manager will be hired and changing pay period schedules are the two latest procedural changes designed to prevent future late payments from NorthWest Arkansas Community College to the…
by - July 16, 2012 1:05 am
A&E Advisory for July 16-22: Cool stuff to do inside
FORT SMITH — Southern history is a hot topic this year, the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. So grab the closest history buff and treat him Tuesday (July 17) to a…
by - July 15, 2012 9:25 pm
An unfortunate review
What follows is an abridged and heavily amended version of a Riff Raff essay first published in June 2009. Although more than two years old, many points in the essay,…
by - July 15, 2012 4:21 pm
Judy Collins closes WoodyFest
OKEMAH, Okla. — On Saturday (July 14) — what would have been Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday — thousands of fans made the pilgrimage to Okemah, Okla., to revel in Guthrie’s legacy and…
by - July 15, 2012 9:05 am
The real outrage
Many of us can recall what they wore during a signature event in their lives – but ask a person to identify the nation a favorite dress or pair of…
by - July 15, 2012 8:53 am
21 new taxes
Since June 28, the date the Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance or…
by - July 14, 2012 8:27 pm
U.S. Olympians won’t wear ‘Made in USA’ uniforms until 2014
U.S. Olympians won’t be sporting uniforms “made in America” until the 2014 Winter Games. The U.S. Olympic Committee came under fire from members of Congress for commissioning uniforms that were…
by - July 14, 2012 11:58 am
Woody Guthrie lives
OKEMAH, Okla. — Folk music is by the folk, about the folk, and for the folk. The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Okemah, Okla., embodied that on Friday (July 13). If…
by - July 14, 2012 2:00 am
Bingo bash has patrons yelling for more
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has never felt as close to the coast as it did during the Elizabeth Richardson Center’s July 13 Beach Bingo Bash. Nearly 200 guests crowded into Dickson Street’s…
by - July 13, 2012 5:01 pm
U.S. consumer sentiment drops to year’s low
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly declined in July to the lowest level this year as Americans grew more pessimistic about their finances. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index of consumer…
by - July 13, 2012 4:10 pm
LR cheese dip championship is Top 10 food festival
LITTLE ROCK — This city’s World Cheese Dip Championship made Gourmet magazine’s Top 10 list of America’s Best Food Festivals. Roadfood writers Jane and Michael Stern, who penned the June piece…
by - July 13, 2012 3:46 pm
ABF garners Inbound Logistics recognition
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System is cited by Inbound Logistics as a “Green 75 Supply Chain Partner.” The magazine’s annual list of supply chain partners committed to sustainability appears in…
by - July 13, 2012 3:18 pm
Creekfest!
Upcoming event: Creekfest! Opus 3 (flute, clarinet, piano) will be teaming up with Naturally Brass (brass and percussion) to bring a variety of music to Northwest Arkansas, including jazz, pop,…
by - July 13, 2012 2:34 pm
Program preserves veterans’ stories
FAYETTEVILLE — Veterans of wars and even smaller conflicts want and need to share their experiences, no matter how long ago they served. The Fayetteville Public Library is offering soldiers and…
by - July 13, 2012 2:17 pm
Gov. Beebe announces board, commission appointments
Gov. Mike Beebe today (July 13) announced the following judicial appointment: Sherrel Johnson, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces Stephen Luelf. Beebe…