by - April 18, 2012 6:57 am
Lions, Tigers and Bears looks back on 20
EUREKA SPRINGS — Hercules the tiger was named for the muscular macho-man of Greek mythology. Rescued from a Texas home with four other tigers, he had been kept in a cage…
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by - April 17, 2012 11:12 pm
NWACC names new executive director of public relations
BENTONVILLE – Steven Hinds has been named the new executive director of public relations and marketing for NorthWest Arkansas Community College. In his new role, Hinds will serve as an…
by - April 17, 2012 9:57 pm
Benton County liquor push raises support questions
The effort to adopt “wet” county liquor laws in Benton County is funded primarily by members of the Helen and Sam Walton family, with one political observer curious how the…
by - April 17, 2012 9:57 pm
Women entrepreneurs share business expertise
The Organization of Women in International Trade hosted a local forum in Bentonville tonight (April 17) that featured three women entrepreneurs running Arkansas companies. Christine Meier, co-owner of Canvas Corp.,…
by - April 17, 2012 9:18 pm
Televised Fort Smith Board meetings approved
Directors voted on Tuesday night (Apr. 17) to resume televising regular meetings on the City’s access channel, starting with the next meeting on May 1. The Board had discussed the…
by - April 17, 2012 6:32 pm
‘Courageous’ move nets UA $1.25 million; Dorrell resigns
University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long on Tuesday received a $1.25 million pat on the back for his “courageous leadership” during the recent scandal that resulted in the firing…
by - April 17, 2012 5:09 pm
Energy prices a mixed bag for Arkansas consumers
Energy budgets for Arkansas homeowners and motorists should get a little bit of relief over the next several months as pump prices and local electric and gas bills smooth out…
by - April 17, 2012 5:03 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Demand for beef remains low
Beef U.S. beef packers lost $108.39 per head processed, versus 47 cents pocketed a year ago. Cattle slaughter was down 9.8%, while beef production fell 6.5% from a year ago….
by - April 17, 2012 4:06 pm
‘Courageous’ Action Nets UA $1.25 Million Donation
Smith, Reynolds Foundation honor Long with hefty gift.
by - April 17, 2012 4:00 pm
Gairhan Set to Take Over as President, CEO at United Bank
Former First Western president will work alongside Scott throughout vetting process.
by - April 17, 2012 3:45 pm
Sparks names new chief financial officer
Richard Boone, the associate administrator for Sparks Health System, has been promoted to chief financial officer for Sparks. Sparks is owned by Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates. Boone has been…
by - April 17, 2012 11:45 am
Entrepreneurs sought by veteran trainer
Teri Hawkins has worked with the likes of Lee Iacocca, Bill Gates and Liz Claiborne. Why in the world would she be interested in local entrepreneurs looking to grow their…
by - April 17, 2012 10:41 am
Hamilton House provides a world of escape, support
On the first floor of Mercy Tower in Fort Smith, just past the elevators and a slight turn to the left, there is a simple door cut into the wall….
by - April 17, 2012 10:08 am
Greener spring means business boom for some
The greens have greened earlier and golfers are hitting it hard. A mild winter and unseasonably warm spring have sent vegetation skyward and people outside to enjoy the weather. Golf…
by - April 17, 2012 9:45 am
Part of Joyce Boulevard closed for roadwork April 23-May 4
FAYETTEVILLE — The City of Fayetteville’s Transportation Division will begin making restorative repairs to the roadway surface on a section of Joyce Boulevard between Vantage Drive and Old Missouri Road from…
by - April 17, 2012 7:21 am
Van Buren council sets special election date
The Van Buren City Council selected July 10, 2012, as the date of the special election, during which the city’s voters will determine whether to move forward on a 1%…
by - April 16, 2012 10:58 pm
Homemade hats to star in the FSLT’s ‘Titanic’
FORT SMITH — Nearly a dozen people worked for several hours creating early 1900s period hats during the Hats of the Titanic workshop held Sunday (April 15) at Clayton House. The…
by - April 16, 2012 8:22 pm
Anna at the AMP: ‘Tis the season for live music
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Music Pavilion’s winged white tent looks the same, though the location has changed. And there’s nothing at all ordinary about the lineup for the AMP’s 2012…
by - April 16, 2012 7:38 pm
Big, small businesses pursue sustainability efforts
Seven years ago, then-Walmart CEO Lee Scott laid out an ambitious agenda for the world’s largest retailer to improve its sustainability efforts globally. It took nearly two years to formulate…
by - April 16, 2012 7:23 pm
NWA home sales, prices improve during March
The residential real estate market in Northwest Arkansas continues to show marked improvement with home sales rising 11.41% in March from the prior year. Agents in Benton and Washington counties…