by - March 27, 2012 4:46 pm
Director Tyler to not seek re-election
Fort Smith Director Steve Tyler announced at Tuesday’s (March 27) Board of Directors Study Session that he would not seek reelection to a second, four-year term for Ward 1. In…
Regions
by - March 27, 2012 4:26 pm
NWA 15th fastest growing region in U.S.
The urbanized area of Northwest Arkansas was the 15th fastest growing region in the nation and is now qualified as a “Transportation Management Area,” according to a recent U.S. Census…
by - March 27, 2012 3:13 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Egg prices rise ahead of Easter
Table Eggs The egg margin averaged 38 cents per dozen, 21 cents higher than a year ago. Southeast egg prices were $1.09 per dozen, up 22 cents from a year…
by - March 27, 2012 2:35 pm
Obama losing Arkansas’ independent voters
Barack Obama’s Presidential approval rating in Arkansas has barely budged since last fall. In the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll, conducted Monday night (March 26) among 759 likely state voters,…
by - March 27, 2012 12:19 pm
Fundraiser for CALMM AUTISM RESOURCE
Candlewood Suites
4601 W Rozell St, Roger Ar
$3 per Person
$5 for 2 People
18 and under FREE
Tickets Available At the Door or call
479-659-4806 or 479-866-0699
Purchase tickets for chance to win items from:
Slumber Parties – Perfectly Posh
Premier Jewelry – Thirty One
Pampered Chef – Scentsy
Vault Jeans – Body by Vi
It Works! Body Wraps- Avon
And other local businesses
All proceeds for tickets go to the charity
by - March 27, 2012 12:05 pm
Arvest Bank in Prairie Grove promotes Hooten
Arvest Bank announced the promotion of Malia Hooten to assistant vice president and consumer lender in Prairie Grove. Hooten, previously a loan assistant for 16 years with Arvest Bank, is…
by - March 27, 2012 11:28 am
New lines shape Arkansas’ 4th District race
Arkansas' 4th Congressional District picked up all or part of 8 counties in the western part of the state under new redistricting boundaries and the analogy of frontier territory couldn't…
by - March 27, 2012 9:20 am
Packers deal with “pink slime” debate (Updated)
Lean finely textured beef is likely to be a thing of the past, as more retailers and food service chains opt out of the product because of the “pink slime”…
by - March 27, 2012 9:02 am
RAD for Women
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk…
by - March 27, 2012 8:59 am
Summer Vacation Photography
Sunshine, fireworks, camp fires, family vacations and family reunions! Summertime brings its seasonal challenges to digital photographers. This class combines gorgeous scenery, fun models and high energy on-location instruction. The…
by - March 27, 2012 8:54 am
Camp Scrubs
An awesome summer experience. Get to experience real life medical situations in UAFS's many medical labs. Try your hand at surgical technology, dental skills, radiology, medical terminology, and anatomy and…
by - March 27, 2012 8:50 am
Kids Taste of China
Kids ages 8-12 will be introduced to Chinese culture and the Mandarin language. Learning a language builds self-confidence and the ability to converse with others instills respect and awareness for…
by - March 27, 2012 8:47 am
Math for Boys: Measure Twice: Cut Once
Math, boys…doesn't add up! But this class will and multiply, and divide! Get illustrated step-by-step how-to ideas, and a textbook that has plenty of practice, all done in 20 minute…
by - March 27, 2012 8:34 am
Math for Girls: Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail!
Math is easy, fun and even glamorous. Let HS Math instructor Stephanie Lloyd show you the fun stuff developed by actress Danica McKellar to help girls shine in math. Fractions,…
by - March 26, 2012 6:08 pm
Major cancer study begins in Fort Smith
The Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3), presented by the American Cancer Society (ACS), is coming to the Fort Smith Region. A deeply involved 20-30-year long continuation of two previous studies,…
by - March 26, 2012 5:07 pm
Heifner back to work; OPO appraisal less than offering price
FAYETTEVILLE — Marilyn Heifner will keep her job as executive director of the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission after pleading no contest earlier this month to violating the Freedom of Information…
by - March 26, 2012 4:49 pm
Area jobless rate rises; job numbers fall
The number of employed in the Fort Smith region fell to an estimated 115,893 during January, a low not seen since January 1998. Fort Smith’s metro area jobless rate jumped…
by - March 26, 2012 4:30 pm
Area job numbers up, NWA jobless rate rises
Despite the metro jobless rate jumping to 6.2% during January, the number of employed in Northwest Arkansas rose to 217,133, a high not seen since November 2008, according to recent…
by - March 26, 2012 2:54 pm
Easter Craft & Cookies
Join the staff of the Mountainburg Public Library for a fun and sweet Easter craft – “Bunny Poop”. There will also be lemonade and cookies provided. This is a free program for everyone. …
by - March 26, 2012 2:47 pm
Crystal Bridges publishes “C” for members (Updated)
BENTONVILLE — Membership has its privileges at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and one of them is a magazine dedicated solely to the goings on there. The magazine,…