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Entree NWA: 1936 Club

Full disclosure: I went into the 1936 Club for the purpose of this review with an established bias. I’ve been here a few times before, almost always for drinks. I…

Opposition builds against Wal-Mart leaders

Tension and opposition against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to brew over the retail giant’s bribery scandal recently exposed in it’s Mexican subsidiary. Monday (May 1) John Liu, comptroller and trustee…

Number of employed declines in Fort Smith area

The March jobless rate in the Fort Smith metro area fell below February and March 2011 levels, but the size of the regional workforce continues to decline — a sign…

NWA job market continues to grow

The March jobless rate for the Northwest Arkansas area fell below 6%, with 10,000 more people employed compared to March 2011. According to figures released Wednesday (May 2) by the…

Moore help for Fayetteville schools and students

FAYETTEVILLE — At a time when teachers have had to pitch in a little more of their own funds to cover costs of running a classroom or program, supporters of the…

Regional hospitality revenue on the rise

Tourists and local residents alike have pushed hospitality revenue higher in 2012. Hotels and restaurant sales across Northwest Arkansas show marked improvement from a year ago. The cities of Bentonville,…

Trash again dominates Fort Smith Board agenda

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors may have offered a new town hall forum and reintroduced live telecasts at Tuesday night’s regular meeting (May 1), but during the…

U.S. manufacturing grows at fastest pace in a year

BLOOMBERG — Manufacturing grew in April at the fastest pace in almost a year, propelled by a pickup in orders that signaled factories will remain a source of strength for…

A Postal Service fix?

Like a Pony Express rider wobbling toward Fort Laramie with an arrow in his hat, the Senate bill passed last week to reform the U.S. Postal Service is far from…

Bringing Bass home

The likeness of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves on horseback is being cast in bronze at a Norman, Okla., foundry and is expected to be brought to Fort Smith with…

Endorsements play big role on the campaign trail

Shortly after Republican State Senate candidate Tim Summers of Bentonville announced the support of 3 major Walmart leaders, his opponent, Bart Hester, countered with a high-profile endorsement of his own,…

Northwest Arkansas ‘Honor Flight’ set for May

More than 80 World War II veterans will visit memorials dedicated in their honor during a trip to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 5, as part of the fifth Northwest…

Wal-Mart hit with $4.83 million in back wages

BENTONVILLE – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. agreed to pay $4,828,442 in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 employees nationwide following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage…

Alice Walton to give UA’s all-university commencement

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas’s undergraduate and graduate classes of 2012 will receive diplomas in seven commencement ceremonies on May 12. Those seeking a law degree will graduate May 19….

Beebe: Expect no change in governance approach

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said Tuesday (May 1) that education and economic development will continue to be the focus of his administration, and he doesn’t believe Republicans will in…

Agribusiness Weekly Update: Retailers keep pork prices high

Beef U.S. beef packers lost $14.40 per head processed, versus a $7.79 deficit a year ago, according to Stephens Inc. analyst Farha Aslam. She reports cattle slaughter was down 1.6%,…

Degree ‘options’ focus of new ATU-Ozark program

A new degree program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is designed to provide students with more options and should be more “relevant” in a Fort Smith metro area plagued with…

Fort Smith Museum of History pushes $1 million campaign

The Fort Smith Museum of History will announce a Capital Campaign Kickoff on May 2, 2012, to raise $1 million to “dramatically transform the Museum’s architectural appeal while reorganizing and…

Wal-Mart Mexico probe is a gift for activists

BLOOMBERG — Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB achieved success in Mexico even as the company fought off activists and officials who warned of the dangers of its encroaching influence. A bribery…

UAFS students tackle prescription drug abuse

Seven University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) students are shining a light on the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in area high schools. On April 30, the students,…