by - April 28, 2014 5:36 pm
Beebe wins, again
Legislators in the most recent sessions of the General Assembly have tended to forget about the “real Mike Beebe,” the man serving as the Governor of Arkansas. Prior to ever…
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by - April 28, 2014 4:58 pm
AG McDaniel says Arkansas in a ‘difficult place’ on death penalty rules
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says that while lethal injections are gummed up in the legal system, other antiquated methods of carrying out the death penalty – such as the electric…
by - April 28, 2014 4:50 pm
At least one contest emerges in Fort Smith Board of Directors race
The race for the position seven at-large city director is now a competitive one after Fort Smith Parks Commissioner Sherry Toliver announced her intention Monday (April 28) to seek the…
by - April 28, 2014 4:05 pm
Sen. Boozman returns home from hospital; monitors storm damage
Less than a week after an emergency surgery to fix an aortic dissection, U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has returned home and has instructed his staff to work to help…
by - April 28, 2014 3:54 pm
Tyson and Wal-Mart beat path to storm damage areas with aid
Two Northwest Arkansas corporate giants are among the first to mobilize their troops to help when a natural disaster damages a community. That’s exactly what happened within hours of the…
by - April 27, 2014 6:17 pm
Begin with the end in mind
I read Stephen Covey’s classic book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," the year it was first published, in 1989. It since has become a business classic for cause….
by - April 27, 2014 12:27 pm
Sen. Pryor gets endorsement from Arkansas teachers’ union
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26). Brenda Robinson, president of the AEA, said Pryor…
by - April 27, 2014 12:17 pm
The role of wealth in elections
Two recent Supreme Court decisions have troubled a number of Americans who care about rule by the people. But before we discuss these cases, a brief history is in order….
by - April 27, 2014 11:51 am
Help for troubled children focus of Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala
The John Q. Hammons Center was jam-packed Saturday night (April 26) with more than 1,000 people for the 12th Starlight Gala, which benefitted the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. People enjoyed…
by - April 27, 2014 11:14 am
Girls Inc. celebrates 80 years, unveils future plans
Approximately 100 guests came to help Girls Inc. of Fort Smith celebrate its 80th birthday on Saturday (April 26) at the Nancy Orr Center. Guests included current and former members…
by - April 25, 2014 7:26 pm
First Federal sues Smiley, loan signatures may be fake
One more bank has filed suit against former Arvest bank executive H. Dennis Smiley Jr. for loan defaults totaling $70,000 made in 2013. First Federal Bank noted in its complaint…
by - April 25, 2014 3:03 pm
Sen. Boozman on a ‘positive recovery track’ after emergency surgery
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, is on a “positive recovery track,” following an emergency surgery on April 22 to fix an aortic dissection, noted a Friday afternoon statement from Boozman’s…
by - April 25, 2014 2:09 pm
Three local educators receive History Day honors
Three Northwest Arkansas educators received honors April 19 during the Arkansas History Day events at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Darren Vaughn of Central Junior High School…
by - April 25, 2014 2:09 pm
Fort Smith tourism award recipients named
The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau announced recipients of the 2014 GRIT (Giving Recognition in Tourism) Awards. Restaurant Partner of the Year: Golden Corral Lodging Partner of the Year…
by - April 25, 2014 12:57 pm
Wal-Mart shuffles management in Asia
Scott Price, the CEO of Walmart Asia, is stepping down from that role in June to assume a senior management position in the retailer’s real estate and mergers division. He…
by - April 25, 2014 11:09 am
Advisory board named for Jean Tyson child study center
An advisory board has been formed for the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center at the University of Arkansas, and the board met for the first time last week. The…
by - April 25, 2014 10:46 am
Tyson Foods honors its top suppliers
Six companies were recently named winners in the ninth annual Tyson Foods’ Supplier of the Year awards program, the company said Friday (April 25). BJK Flexible Packaging, Elanco and Pepper…
by - April 25, 2014 6:10 am
The Friday Wire: Mortal politicians and happy workers
The mortal side of politicians, improved traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, the push to build a new jail in Crawford County, and bad bridges are part of the…
by - April 25, 2014 6:04 am
The Friday Wire: Mortal politicians and orange barrels
The mortal side of politicians, more orange barrels for Northwest Arkansas, big money for a Wal-Mart exec and bad bridges are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for April…
by - April 25, 2014 5:57 am
Corporate CEOs talk ethics, leadership at Soderquist anniversary event
It was 15 years ago that Mark Simmons, chairman of Simmons Foods, and two other members of the John Brown University Board of Trustees, first discussed the possibilities of establishing…