by - February 2, 2012 8:57 pm
Adam & Eats: Las Fresas
This week’s adventure was inspired by an email from a reader. I was asked my opinion about a Mexican restaurant in Van Buren that I had never heard of. So,…
Regions
by - February 2, 2012 7:10 pm
Sheriff Hollenbeck to seek re-election
Sebastian County Sheriff Bill Hollenbeck announced Thursday (Feb. 2) he will seek another two-year term. Hollenbeck, the only Democrat to win a top Sebastian County post in the 2010 election,…
by - February 2, 2012 6:33 pm
River Flotilla follow up meeting planned
A spring conference is being planned as a follow-up to 2011’s Arkansas River Revival Flotilla, according to Van Buren Advertising & Promotion Commission Executive Director Maryl Koeth. Koeth said she’s…
by - February 2, 2012 5:27 pm
Fayetteville A&P may buy Old Post Office
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission’s plans to acquire the Old Post office seem to be changing with the weather — hot, then cold. Now there’s talk that the…
by - February 2, 2012 3:30 pm
NWA sales tax revenue on the rise
Retail businesses across Benton and Washington counties are seeing a little more traffic with a 5.27% increase in sales tax collections during January when compared to the prior year. The…
by - February 2, 2012 3:09 pm
EEOC charge filed against Wal-Mart
With the mantra that the “Wal-Mart Case Is Not Over,” more than 500 women who were part of a failed class-action claim against the Bentonville-based retailer have filed discrimination claims…
by - February 2, 2012 1:46 pm
Fayetteville funk band wins Wakarusa slot
FAYETTEVILLE — There were no slouches at the Wakarusa Winter Classic, held recently at George’s Majestic Lounge. These were seasoned local bands, such as Groovement and the 1 Oz. Jig, and…
by - February 2, 2012 12:54 pm
Arkansas Agri Hall of Fame inductees named
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct five new members, including the late State Sen. Jon Fitch and former Arkansas Farm Bureau president, the late Stanley Reed. The new…
by - February 2, 2012 12:37 pm
Report: Restaurants poised for better 2012
Restaurant owners large and small are poised for growth in 2012 despite their continued struggle to combat wholesale food price inflation, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual forecast released…
by - February 2, 2012 12:10 pm
Improved holiday sales boost tax collections
December sales were up, according to Arkansas’ January tax collection report, with year-to-date (July 2011 – Jan. 2012) gross tax revenue up 3.8% compared to the same period a year…
by - February 2, 2012 10:39 am
Big-box banking enjoys little regulation
The world’s largest retailer is also one of the fastest growing big-box bankers in America offering an “a la carte menu of financial services” from check cashing to direct deposit…
by - February 2, 2012 9:39 am
Top 10 Legislators to watch in 2012
It goes without saying that the two leaders of the Arkansas General Assembly will be pivotal and influential in their dealings in the 2012 fiscal session. House Speaker Robert Moore,…
by - February 1, 2012 9:35 pm
Whirlpool income down in 2011
Whirlpool Corp. on Wednesday (Feb. 1) reported that improving operating conditions in the company’s North American segment helped boost fourth quarter earnings to $205 million, ahead of the $202 million…
by - February 1, 2012 9:04 pm
More evidence appears of 188th mission loss
A Military.com story adds more weight to concern that the 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith could lose its A-10 planes as a result of planned deep cuts to…
by - February 1, 2012 8:22 pm
Big Screen Peter: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
From the outset, death is an indelible, omnipresent character in “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” — a silent supporting actor that both propels the movie forward and charges it with…
by - February 1, 2012 8:03 pm
Regional hospitals receive national notice
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville are among the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals 2011-12, according to U.S. News & World Report, publisher…
by - February 1, 2012 7:51 pm
February good for love, parties and gospel music
Love is in the air this month, because you will love all the fun things to do. Feb. 5 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget to tune in to support the New York…
by - February 1, 2012 7:40 pm
Fort Smith jobless rate up in December
The unemployment rate in the Fort Smith metro area was 8% in December, up above the November rate of 7.8% but below the 8.5% during December 2010. In the eight…
by - February 1, 2012 7:38 pm
NWA jobless rate rises in December
The unemployment rate in the Northwest metro area was 5.6% in December, up above the November rate of 5.5% but below the 6.1% during December 2010. In the eight metro…
by - February 1, 2012 3:45 pm
NWA Fashion Week makes giving fashionable
FAYETTEVILLE — Fashion shows have become — well, fashionable — when it comes to area fundraising. Events such as Strut for a Mutt, Rock the Runway for Education and Art Amiss…