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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…

Breakfast to Focus on Regional Economy

Economist Kathy Deck will present first-quarter statistics, trends and projections at May 4 event.

Good Samaritan Clinic 2nd Annual “Riding For A Reason” Poker Run

Good Samaritan Clinic will be holding its 2nd Annual "Riding For A Reason" Poker Run on Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Run starts and ends at Good Samaritan Clinic located in…

Beebe briefs media on China trip

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he thinks progress is being made on resolving issues important to Arkansas companies doing business in China and in convincing job prospects to come to…

Petrino fired as Razorback football coach

Just a few minutes after the news hit that Bobby Petrino was fired as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas, the modern incarnation of the 1970s-1980s rock…

New Chaffee Crossing land deals top $2.4 million

The Real Estate Review Committee (RERC) of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) accepted four land sale offers totaling approximately $2.4 million on Tuesday (April 10) at a special meeting….

Fort Smith board hears about sports complex move

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors are considering a proposal to move the River Valley Sports Complex, a facility consisting of eight new softball fields, away from Chaffee…

Pontiac Coffee House: End of an era

SPRINGDALE — Nancy Charlesworth Hagen, her sister Susan Whitehouse and their mom Donna Charlesworth were among a handful of folks looking on Tuesday morning (April 10) as a piece of…

NWA tourism group plans rebrand event

The Northwest Arkansas Tourism Association plans to unveil a new brand, website and strategic plan during an April 19 event at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The event is set for…

Paneitz to fullfill 10-year mission (updated)

When Dr. Becky Paneitz steps away from the helm at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in June 2013, she will continue to her lifelong mission of making a difference in the…

Cleanup day set for Fort Smith, Van Buren

The annual Great American Cleanup, slated for Saturday (April 21), is making the rounds to Van Buren for the fourth time since the Keep Van Buren Beautiful (KVBB) movement began….

UFO convention more like family reunion

EUREKA SPRINGS — The 25th annual Ozark UFO Conference touches down in Eureka Springs this weekend (April 13-15), featuring 10 speakers in a three-day span. Conference planners expect more than 500…

Three UA entrepreneur teams win contests

A third graduate student team from the University of Arkansas has taken the top prize in a 2012 business plan contest that carries an automatic berth for the Venture Labs…

Whirlpool property marketing push moves forward

Officials with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have begun the process of sending site location consultants “building profile” info about Whirlpool’s…

Teen Time Gets Shanghaied

Arrrgh! Pirates have taken over the library. Learn how to walk, talk and act like a pirate. Will you rescue the librarians or hold them for ransom? This is a…

Pirate Story Time

Arrrrgh! Pirates have taken over story time. Learn what pirates don’t do. Learn to talk like a pirate. This is a free program for children under 10. Snacks will be…

Hangin’ with the Homeschoolers

Today, visit with your fellow homeschoolers while playing a variety of card and board games. This is a free program, open to everyone. For more information, please call the Van…

Teen Time Beach Party

It’s Beach Party Time!! Fun in the sun, games, snacks and music! What could be better? Stop by the library to enjoy the fun. This is a free program for…

Library Luau

Alma Public Library is having a luau. Can you tell a story with a hula? Can you do the hula? This is a free program for children under 10. Snacks…

Wii Bowling Tournament

Can you beat the staff of the Alma Public Library at Wii Bowling? That’s right: Staff vs. Teens! Prizes awarded for the best score. This is a free program for…