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Band money

The Faulkner family helps buy UA uniforms.

Big Screen Peter: The Magnificent Seven of Twenty Eleven

Now playing is this short list of the best of the 46 new movies reviewed for The City Wire.

Beebe says Medicaid shortfall postponed

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to spell out several budget proposals, including hope that a Medicaid crisis may be delayed for another year. Speaking about the…

Guys like us

Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year. Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley…

Business resolve

It’s important to make self-promises.

New Year celebrated by large crowd at Creekmore Park

Temperatures were in the upper 50s through midnight making the celebration a very comfortable event and likely contributing to the large turnout.

Tinsel & Tails guests celebrated the New Year

The Alzheimer’s Association’s goal is to raise $100,000 to help support their programs. Last year, the event raised $85,000.

2011 tough on Arkansas-based stocks

The share price of just seven of the 15 publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw a gain during 2011, and the final trading day of 2011 saw share price…

Second opinion: Van Buren does not have to pay 2009 ‘true up’

A second legal opinion on a 2009 water payment dispute between Fort Smith and Van Buren concurred with the opinion given by Fort Smith attorney Jerry Canfield: Fort Smith does…

Talk Business: 2011 top business and political stories

There was nearly as much good news as bad news in 2011. For every job announcement, there seemed to be a layoff announcement. For any improvement in a key part…

Adam & Eats: Asian Buffet

One of the best things they offer has got to be the fried lobster. Imagine if you will a fried pastry with bits of minced lobster strewn throughout.

Area leaders hope for job growth, civility in 2012

Jobs, regional progress and civility top the 2012 wish list for several area business and civic leaders. The City Wire recently asked area private and public officials to note their…

“Seeing Color”

“Seeing Color” Center For Art & Education- Van Buren 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. January 13-14 A two day workshop at the Center For Art & Education. In this workshop…

J.R.’s Country Variety Show

JR’s Country Variety Show January 21 King Opera House- Van Buren 7 p.m. JR’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. Tickets are $5 at the…

“Places In Space” The impression of three women artists

“Places In Space” the impressions of three woman artists Center For Art & Education- Van Buren January 8-January 27 “Places In Space” the impressions of three women artists. Opening exhibition…

Southtown’s Music Rock Camp

January 1 Southtown’s Music Rock Camp 7 p.m. King Opera House- Van Buren Southtown Music’s Rock Camp. For more information call 479-474-2426.

New Year number

The U.S. population will hit 312.8 million on Jan. 1.

Payment appeal

An Appeals Court says deseg payments must continue.

Deputy clerk to seek Circuit Clerk post

If embattled Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins survives a GOP primary contest, he’ll face one of his employees on the November 2012 ballot. Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Kathy Guthrie,…

Big Screen Peter: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

From the trippy, special effect laden opening title sequence — think a weird S&M porno mixed with a 1980s metal music video — the movie never pauses for breath.