by - May 5, 2014 8:13 pm
It was just March 4 that Fort Smith resident David Harris was raising questions about prayer at public meetings in Arkansas’ second largest city and the inclusion of non-Christian groups…
by - May 5, 2014 4:57 pm
For anyone expecting more drama surrounding a proposed planned zoning district for the Fianna Hills Country Club, expect to be disappointed. In an e-mail from Fort Smith City Administrator Ray…
by - May 5, 2014 4:40 pm
For the first time in 20 years, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville will have a new vice chancellor for governmental relations. The high-profile post which is expected to pay…
by - May 5, 2014 2:02 pm
Last week, the state of Oklahoma conducted the lawful execution of Clayton Lockett, a man who was convicted of first degree burglary, assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, robbery by…
by - May 5, 2014 1:55 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman is less than two weeks removed from the day that he will never forget after having emergency heart surgery to repair an aortic dissection. And while…
by - May 5, 2014 1:09 pm
After splurging on tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry for mom last year, consumers this year will celebrate Mother’s Day (May 11) by keeping practicality in mind, according…
by - May 5, 2014 12:57 pm
Verizon Wireless says it will add around 300 jobs in Arkansas as part of an expansion of its sales, tech support and customer service operations in the state. The full-time…
by - May 5, 2014 12:52 pm
• Mars invests in sustainable wind farm Candy maker Mars Inc. formed a partnership with Sumitomo Corp. of Americas to invest in a wind farm that will generate 100% of…
by - May 5, 2014 12:42 pm
Wal-Mart Stores said it acquired Simplexity's Wireless Activation Retail Platform (WARP) on May 2, for an undisclosed amount. This software will be integrated into Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs later…
by - May 5, 2014 12:20 pm
Arvest Bank announces Allen Huffman as community bank president in Eureka Springs. He takes over for Richard Kimberlin, who announced his retirement from Arvest in March. Huffman has worked for Arvest…
by - May 5, 2014 8:28 am
The management turnover continues at Target, this time from the top down as chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said he is parting ways with retailer immediately. The company gave no…
by - May 5, 2014 7:11 am
Tyson Foods second fiscal quarter revenue hit $9.032 billion, a more than 7.7% increase over the same quarter in 2013, with net income of $213 million up more than 124%….
by - May 5, 2014 6:10 am
The Dennis Smiley loan saga puts two of the state’s largest banks on opposite sides as Simmons First National added another layer to the growing legal web with a legal…
by - May 4, 2014 7:50 pm
After 42 years with Razorback Athletics, including 35 as the program’s head athletic trainer, Dean Weber will transition to a new role in the Razorback Foundation beginning in July. As…
by - May 4, 2014 7:44 pm
Home wasn’t a safe place for “Lindsey.” Lindsey had been sexually assaulted by someone in what was supposed to be a place of safety and refuge. At first, her mother…
by - May 4, 2014 12:01 pm
Arkansas officials, and Governor Mike Beebe in particular, are watching the damage control and foot dragging for explanations coming out of nearby Oklahoma over the botched execution of a death…
by - May 4, 2014 11:38 am
It was a perfect spring morning for a run around the park, which is exactly what more than 100 Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren supporters did on Saturday…
by - May 4, 2014 10:58 am
The 12th annual A Night in the Caribbean fundraiser for the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center was held Saturday, May 3, at Golden Living, with approximately 275 guests attending an evening…
by - May 3, 2014 10:31 pm
Former President and Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton spoke more like a proud father than a politician as he rallied a crowd of rowdy Democrats in Little Rock on Saturday (May…
by - May 2, 2014 5:04 pm
The 2014 Business Expo, hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, emphasized growing businesses in a global economy. "Shop Local. Sell Global." was the message chamber members heard…
