Regions

Rogers mourns death of Councilman Daniel

ROGERS — Rogers City councilman Larry Daniel passed away Monday morning (April 30) after a battle with pancreatic cancer. "He will be missed as a colleague on the council and…

OG&E Smart Meter assurances, fears noted

The Oklahoma Gas and Electric Corp. (OG&E) Smart Meter Forum at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Monday night (April 30) was a mixed bag of acceptance and apprehension….

Lorenz takes second shot at Fort Smith Board

With Mike Lorenz entering the fray, three of the four ward races for the Fort Smith Board of Directors will be contested. Lorenz announced Monday (April 30) he would seek…

Business ethics muted in Mexican relations

Business dealings south of the U.S. border are often riddled with corruption and were brought to recent attention by the Wal-Mart de Mexico bribery scandal that knocked the retail giant…

The Listen to Your Mother show: some did, some didn’t

FAYETTEVILLE — Their stories were humorous, and they were poignant. Some were downright painful. And they were told aloud with only a podium between the speakers and the crowd at the…

40/29 adds new meteorologist

Arkansas native Laura Huckabee has been named meteorologist for KHBS/KHOG-TV. An NWA-sealed meteorologist, Huckabee will bring 20 years of television forecasting experience to 40/29 News Sunrise, the station’s 4:30 –…

Third Artosphere blends beauty of arts, nature

FAYETTEVILLE — There’s a graphic bouncing around on Facebook that says the “earth” without “art” is just “eh.” It seems like organizers of the Artosphere Festival had that very concept…

U.S. coal usage below 40%; Arkansas at 48%

Cheap shale-produced natural gas, a relentless anti-coal campaign and tight federal regulations have helped to cancel or retire dozens of coal-fired plants across the U.S., while putting Arkansas at ground…

Fort Smith native Paddock publishes “The Weight of Memory”

FAYETTEVILLE — Jennifer Paddock’s life has changed markedly in the last decade or so. But some things have stayed the same — namely, her memory. Memory is as complex as…

Summit Medical named a trauma center, wins awards

Summit Medical Center has been designated a Level III Trauma Center, and has won two awards from the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC). The trauma designation was made after…

Federal jury sides with Tyson Foods

Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. won a class action lawsuit heard in an Iowa courtroom last week. A federal jury sided with the meat giant in a suit that alleged Tyson…

Smithsonian Expresses Siloam Sentiments

Town recognized as part of select national group.

KHOG Calls on Katzfey

Former staff meterologist fills in for former competitor.

New GRIT Awards Handed Out

Honors designed to recognize contributors to Fort Smith tourism.

Automobile Avenue Filling Up

Plans for Landers McLarty Pre-owned presented to city officials.

Another Starbucks for Rogers?

New 7,400-SF building will house two tenants at Promenade Pointe.

Change of Plans on Dickson Street

Belden keeping options open after considering feasibility studies.

Would-Be Walmart Behind Land Grab?

Retailing giant spends $3.2 million for 15-plus acres in Bentonville.

Hank came, and brought his rowdy fans

FAYETTEVILLE — No matter how one feels about his music or lyrics, most would agree — Hank Williams Jr. can put on a show. Several thousand fans gathered at the…

Celery

A few years back there was this Facebook fad in which a friend would “tag” you to post 25 random things. Or at least that’s how it may have worked….

Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives elects new leaders

Arkansas Children’s CEO describes $50M historic gift origins, goals

UAMS receives $3.18 million grant for REAL Deal program

State gets $209 million for rural health under OBBBA