by - April 3, 2012 11:32 am
A little giver
Avery Lanning is a typical third grader who loves the color lime green, puppies and horses “a little bit.” But unlike other 8-year olds, Avery began a fundraising campaign —…
Regions
by - April 3, 2012 10:57 am
Deck Urges Restraint Despite Dip in Vacancy
Economist hopes developers don’t receive the wrong signal.
by - April 3, 2012 10:25 am
Arkansas shale activity continues decline
Historically low natural gas prices have pushed the state’s rig count to its lowest level in more than six years and have substantially stalled production and hiring in the Fayetteville…
by - April 3, 2012 10:09 am
Results mixed with municipal cable systems
As the date nears for Siloam Springs’ residents to decide if they want a city-owned broadband system, debate on the success of such programs nationwide continues. And while it’s hard…
by - April 3, 2012 10:05 am
Fort Smith chamber honors academic standouts
FORT SMITH — Each year, the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Chamber's Education and Quality of Place Division's formal Education Committee honors students graduating from Northside and Southside High Schools and…
by - April 3, 2012 9:57 am
Primary season may define Legislative control
Democrats have it and Republicans want it. We're talking control of the Arkansas General Assembly. In 2010 after a tidal wave of Republican gains, the Arkansas legislature was reshaped with…
by - April 2, 2012 11:52 pm
Warm winter brings early surprises at area farmers’ markets
Regulars at the local farmers' markets will see a few surprises at the beginning of the season thanks to the warmer than normal winter. Farmers’ market season kicks off this…
by - April 2, 2012 10:47 pm
Butterball garners highest awards for worker safety record
The American Meat Institute recently acknowledged more than 100 meat and poultry plants for outstanding worker safety records in 2011. A few Arkansas plants made the grade. Butterball came up…
by - April 2, 2012 10:16 pm
Arkansas crop progress ahead of last year
Warmer than usual weather and adequate rain fall has helped Arkansas farmers get a jump on spring planting. They had on average had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork last week…
by - April 2, 2012 8:58 pm
‘Step Up, Speak Out’ rally plans ready
On Monday (April 2), the Park at West End in downtown Fort Smith went blue, the official color of child abuse awareness and prevention. The Noon Exchange Club of Fort…
by - April 2, 2012 7:11 pm
Fine dining: as good as it gets at XNA
HIGHFILL — An eatery called a “gastropub” seems the last place you’d want to visit before getting on an airplane. Yet the Smokewood American Grill, coming soon to the Northwest Arkansas…
by - April 2, 2012 5:59 pm
Liquor and Mayors highlight first The City Wire show
Liquor and Mayoral collaboration were the first newsmaker items presented in the inaugural showing of “5NEWS Presents: The City Wire” show. 5NEWS (KFSM TV 5 and KXNW TV 34) and…
by - April 2, 2012 5:43 pm
UAFS may acquire Second Street Live! building
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees has approved a plan that would allow the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to operate and possibly own the Second Street Live!…
by - April 2, 2012 4:14 pm
River Valley Roller Derby Game
River Valley Roller Girls (RVRG) game at Crystal Palace on Sunday, 4/29/12. RVRG will be playing against the Oklahoma team OKC RD Tornado Alley! Come support your local Roller Derby…
by - April 2, 2012 3:38 pm
Results differ for Arkansas ballot issues
Three definite or potential ballot issues are resonating with Arkansas voters in very different ways, according to the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll. On Monday, March 26, 759 likely Arkansas…
by - April 2, 2012 1:37 pm
Mass layoffs in Arkansas hit new high
Talk Business has reported periodically on the phenomenon known as “mass layoffs,” those major workforce reductions that often garner headlines when they hit communities in Arkansas. The 2008-09 recession brought…
by - April 2, 2012 1:16 pm
JBU announces two new building projects with $4 million gift.
SILOAM SPRINGS — The John Brown University board of trustees unveiled two new building projects for the coming year for its students and surrounding community. A new banquet hall and…
by - April 2, 2012 1:05 pm
Wine and Roses gala exceeds expectations
FORT SMITH — Spirits were high at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House last weekend. Some were whispering, others were boasting outright about the success of this year’s Wine and…
by - April 2, 2012 12:47 pm
Size matters in retail
With the recent announcement of some Best Buy stores closing and others downsizing, it appears retailers are trying to figure out what size matters. Best Buy said Friday (March 29)…
by - April 2, 2012 11:16 am
Mitsubishi to ‘mothball’ Fort Smith plant (Updated)
Mitsubishi has decided to “mothball” its Fort Smith wind-turbine manufacturing that was expected to employ 400 at full production. Officials with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said the demand for wind turbines…