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UA and JBU Maintain ‘Best College’ Rankings

U.S. News & World Report’s annual review recognizes both schools.

JBU Awarded Federal Grant

Student Support Services program gets $1.2 million.

?Luck? Trout CD Set for September Release

Grammy winners’ latest offering is an eclectic mix.

The 2010 Class of Forty Under 40

Each year the editorial board of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal scours the 200 or so nominations for 40 of the best-in-class professionals under the age of 40.

JBU to Erect $8M Construction Management Building

Officials at John Brown University in Siloam Springs unveiled plans for an $8 million construction project in early August.

All Ages Need Focus to Bridge Technology Gap (Commentary)

Four generations – the “Silent,” “Baby Boomers,” along with both “Gen X” and “Gen Y” all exist in the same work-a-day world. To say the least, these generations have been informed by different experiences.

The simple made complex

Potts says federal tax simplification is likely a myth.

The banker blame game

What you are supposed to know, Kind Reader, is that your local banker would trod down on the downtrodden minorities if given half a chance. But first, a little history…

Republicans gather for a ‘Rally in the Valley’

Party officials and candidates urge supporters to campaign hard through election day.

Arkansas GOP: Republicans ahead in all legislative races

Arkansas GOP Executive Director Chase Duggar told a Sebastian County crowd Saturday night (Aug 21) that every Republican in a contested Arkansas legislative race is polling ahead of the Democratic…

The 14th annual Cause for Paws brings out the best dressed pets

More than 300 attend the fundraiser for the Sebastian County Humane Society.

27 elected posts in Crawford County without candidates

There are only four days left in the filing period for Crawford County municipal elections and still 27 positions remain without a candidate. No one has filed in mayoral races…

UAFS rolls out six ‘pillars” in strategic plan

story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith rolled out a five-year strategic plan in a special…

SEC Football Preview: Is this finally the year for South Carolina?

story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) Every season since Steve Spurrier’s arrival in Columbia, Gamecock fans have clamored for championships…

State jobless rate falls to 7.4%; 17 months above 7%

Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell to 7.4% in July, with the state’s jobless rate now above 7% for 17 consecutive months. But that’s not even close to the longest stretch of…

Subiaco Academy, Mt. Magazine latest projects for John Bell

Two of the most unique and beautiful spots in Western Arkansas are captured in the most recent work for noted Fort Smith artist John Bell. Bell, 73, known nationwide for…

Chaffee Authority makes budget adjustments

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Shale mining and property sales aren’t up to par at Chaffee Crossing. In fact, board member and financial committee chairman Bob Bradford said the two…

‘Significant difference’ with health care costs expected under new law

The more than 65 attending a healthcare reform discussion Thursday (Aug. 18) afternoon at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce heard the following phrases many times: “It depends.” “The…

Car-Mart beats estimates, earns $8 million in quarter

Coming off its best year ever, recession-proof America’s Car-Mart Inc. easily beat Wall Street profit expectations on Thursday. For the period ended July 31, the Bentonville-based car dealer reported net…

Republican ahead in Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District

Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District is leaning toward Republican candidate Tim Griffin according to a new Talk Business Poll conducted by Talk Business Research and Hendrix College. The poll shows shows…