by - April 12, 2012 2:13 pm
Introductions and protein
FAYETTEVILLE — Clearly, there should be security rules about having so many Arkansas decision-makers gathered in one place. A reception and buffet dinner at dusk Wednesday (April 11) at the…
Regions
by - April 12, 2012 7:19 am
Litigation continues to hinder foreclosure filings
Foreclosures in Arkansas remain few and far between during the first three months of this year. affecting 1,107 Arkansas homeowners according to Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac. The number of statewide filings against…
by - April 12, 2012 6:45 am
Van Buren A&P talks numbers, seminar
An increase in tax receipts and a Van Buren/Fort Smith joint educational seminar for state-elected officials on the importance of regional tourism highlighted the Wednesday (April 11) meeting of the…
by - April 11, 2012 10:56 pm
State Party Chairs Disagree on Obama Effect in Arkansas
The two chairmen of the state’s major political parties in Arkansas continued an ongoing debate regarding the effect of the national Presidential race on Arkansas elections. Chairman Will Bond for…
by - April 11, 2012 10:09 pm
A Woman’s View: Forum for budding entrepreneurs
The Organization of Women in International Trade will host an entrepreneurial forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday April 17 at the Peterson Auditorium in the Shewmaker Center on…
by - April 11, 2012 6:09 pm
Foreigner delivers at WRMC gala
FAYETTEVILLE — As Prince might say, they partied like it was "1999" — or in Foreigner’s case, 1979 — and it was, literally, one for the record books. From the first chords of…
by - April 11, 2012 6:09 pm
MNB Reports $ 1Q Loss, New Agreement with Regulator
$1.04 million loss follows profit in fourth quarter of 2011.
by - April 11, 2012 5:56 pm
Metropolitan nears end of federal agreement
Metropolitan National Bank reported a first quarter 2012 loss of $1.04 million, while making enough progress with regulators to warrant a change in supervisory authority. The Little Rock-based bank —…
by - April 11, 2012 5:41 pm
NWA job numbers improve in February
The Northwest Arkansas metro jobless rate rose to 6.4% during February, but is below the 6.7% posted in February 2011, but with a sharp increase in the number of employed…
by - April 11, 2012 5:23 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate reaches 9.1%
There is no good news in the February jobless report for the Fort Smith region, with unemployment during the month rising to 9.1%, up from 8.9% during January and the…
by - April 11, 2012 3:11 pm
Straight No Chaser intoxicates Fort Smith audience
FORT SMITH — Straight No Chaser, a 10-member male a capella group, brought its traditional stage humor and love of performance to Fort Smith Tuesday (April 10) at the Arkansas Best…
by - April 11, 2012 1:56 pm
Willin-N-Able — LIVE!!
Come enjoy the acoustic duo of Willin-N-Able as they perform LIVE on the patio of DOE'S EAT PLACE in FORT SMITH!! The food is the best– the live music just…
by - April 11, 2012 1:48 pm
Willin-N-Able —LIVE!!!
Come enjoy the live music on the patio of BEEF O'BRADY'S in Fort Smith! The live music and the great food is one outstanding way to break up your week!!…
by - April 11, 2012 1:21 pm
Willin-N-Able — LIVE!!!
Willin-N-Able to perform as the harmonizing acoustic duo that made them virtually world famous for years… Come enjoy a great Cajun dinner at Landry's on Garrison Ave with some great…
by - April 11, 2012 1:08 pm
Lavaca slackwater harbor study ongoing
While the Army Corps of Engineers and the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) are both encouraged by the future of the Lavaca Slackwater Harbor Project, the project could still be…
by - April 11, 2012 11:55 am
We’re Having a Party! Join us for music, books, and drinks!
The Fort Smith Library Endowment Trust invites you to experience live music, food, drinks, poetry, and the preview party for Jennifer Paddock's new book, The Weight of Memory. The night…
by - April 11, 2012 11:35 am
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Meatpacker losses continue
Beef U.S. beef packers lost $93.81 per head processed, versus $14.95 lost a year ago. Cattle slaughter was down 1.3%, while beef production rose 2.6% from a year ago. A …
by - April 11, 2012 10:34 am
Beethoven’s ninth comes with built-in event status guarantee
FAYETTEVILLE — The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), Paul Haas Music Director, will perform two of the world's most beloved masterworks, Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and the Adagietto from the Mahler's…
by - April 11, 2012 10:20 am
A place to stay
Hundreds of abused or neglected children in Arkansas can’t find immediate shelter when the state steps in. Children sleep in caseworkers’ offices when there is no room in foster homes…
by - April 11, 2012 9:49 am
Breakfast to Focus on Regional Economy
Economist Kathy Deck will present first-quarter statistics, trends and projections at May 4 event.