Regions

Former Wal-Mart Exec Shewmaker Dead at 72

Shewmaker and his wife, Melba, received a Lifetime Philanthropic Award from the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals the day he died.

George W. Bush Speaks to Wal-Mart Associates

About 850 associates gathered in the company’s auditorium located in its main building to hear Bush talk.

Terminella Relaunches Campaign Against MNB

New 20-page suit alleges bank interfered with a contract, engaged in deceptive trade practices and was negligent.

If Wal-Mart Can Make it There

Crain’s New York, a weekly business journal, turned its attention recently to Arkansas, dedicating most of its front page to a story headlined “Here comes Walmart.”

Cyberspace Review Sites Can Threaten Reputations

With social media and Internet review sites becoming increasingly popular, customer feedback is taking on a life of its own.

Burlsworth Trophy To Be Announced

Finalists for the national award, named after former University of Arkansas All-American Brandon Burlsworth, will be announced on Dec. 5, with the winner announced on Dec. 15.

Ducks Unlimited App On Sale

The official iPhone app of Ducks Unlimited is now available thanks to the crew at Revolution Technologies LLC in Rogers.

Tax uncertainty

Capital gains decisions are tough in this cycle.

Parade, music part of 14th annual Paris lighting ceremony

Downtown Paris event draws hundreds to see the glow of more than 100,000 holiday lights.

Adam & Eats: Skinny’s White Spot Cafe

The folks at Skinny’s crank out good food at great prices, but they don’t much about Bob.

No. 6 LSU at No. 12 Arkansas: Tigers to face ‘strong test’ in Little Rock

story by College Sports Matchups Wire Services Louisiana State never makes it look easy, but it almost always manages to pull out a win. The No. 6 Tigers will be…

Rudy-based Advanced Welding booms with Razorback products

story and photos by Roy Hill Recent developments have the owners and employees of Advanced Welding in Rudy calling the Hogs. Specializing in the manufacture, repair and servicing of pressure…

Beebe talks taxes, lottery and the Legislature

Gov. Mike Beebe navigated an hour of Q&A with moderator Steve Barnes and questions from citizens on AETN in the Tuesday night (Nov. 23) airing of “Arkansans Ask.” Beebe discussed…

Big Screen Peter: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I

Overall a good movie, but Peter says the action and narrative was a bit rushed.

Statewide home sales down 26.7%; down 48% in Fort Smith area

October was a tough month for Arkansas real estate sales, with the number of homes sold statewide down 26.77% and the value of homes sold down 23.13%. The number of…

16th Annual Teddy Bear Tea

16th Annual Teddy Bear Tea with Santa to benefit The Gregory Kistler Center will be held on Saturday, December 4 at the Holiday Inn City Center (Ballrooms) from 10 a.m….

Airport Commission approves $6.8 million budget

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] The proposed budget for 2011 took center stage at the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission meeting Tuesday evening (Nov. 23). For those following the continuing…

Whirlpool layoffs in Fort Smith total 850

Whirlpool Corp. has confirmed that two rounds of recent layoffs have resulted in 850 indefinite job losses at its Fort Smith operation, and leave the employee count at 1,020 hourly…

Fort Smith business leader William R. Walker dies

William R. Walker, a Fort Smith native and businessman who was a key player in Fort Smith’s industrial expansion and the expansion of St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, died Sunday….

Christ the King Catholic School Holiday Expo!

Several local businesses will be set-up for you to shop! Come join the fun and help support the Christ the King Catholic School! There is still vendor space available. For…