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Tangled treasurer tales (Updated)

Who knew that a little sightseeing tour of the upper reaches of the Arkansas Capitol recently would turn into a World War III skirmish? Even if you are an Arkansas…

Can Hillary win Arkansas in 2016?

There’s a friendly debate among Arkansas politicos these days: If Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee in 2016, will she be able to win our state’s six electoral votes? And…

Taste of Trinity delivered different cultural tastes

Fort Smith-based Trinity Junior High school held Taste of Trinity on Saturday (Nov. 16) to give everyone a taste from all the cultures attending the school. There was something for…

Wal-Mart commits $1 million in aid for Typhoon Haiyan

Wal-Mart and the Wal-Mart Foundation are committing $1 million to the Red Cross and Save the Children for emergency relief efforts in response to needs created by Typhoon Haiyan in…

‘The Show of the Century’ celebration held at Crystal Bridges

On Thursday (Nov. 14), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosted "The Show of the Century" as a part of its Art Night Out program. More than 100 guests enjoyed…

Arvest provides 1.8 million meals to hungry with help of local partners

Arvest Bank, with the help of customers and communities, the bank announced Friday (Nov. 15) it exceeded the campaign goal by raising a total of 1.8 million meals in the…

Kimberly-Clark to spin off health care business

Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that its board of directors has authorized management to pursue a potential tax-free spin-off of the company's health care business. A spin-off would create a stand-alone, publicly…

The Friday Wire: Worried consumers and female governors

Notes of success at Crystal Bridges Museum, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and a retail fight in Kenya are part of the Northwest Arkansas Friday Wire for…

The Friday Wire: Water money and worried consumers

A water park project over budget, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and the continued fight over Obamacare are part of the Fort Smith area Friday Wire for…

Fort Smith Director opposes ‘faith-based budgeting’

The Fort Smith Board of Directors got their first in-depth look at the proposed fiscal year 2014 budget Thursday night (Nov. 14) and it did not take long for questions…

Postal Service shipping costs to rise in 2014

It will cost a little extra to ship that package to the family during the holidays next year if the United States Postal Service gets its way. The USPS announced…

Gun giveaway by gubernatorial candidate draws fire

One candidate for Arkansas governor is getting attention for an unusual giveaway on his campaign website. Republican Curtis Coleman is giving away an AR-15 rifle. The weapon was donated by…

Tyson venture brings cheaper chicken to India

Tyson Foods in conjunction with its joint venture partner, Godrej recently announced a new chicken product inside its India operations. The partnership introduced its “Real Good Chicken” brand priced at…

Softer sales don’t dampen Wal-Mart’s holiday plans

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. execs have decked the halls in hopes of ample holiday cheer, despite negative comp sales in the U.S. for the 13-week period ending Oct. 25. The mass…

October foreclosure filings dip

There were 546 households in the Natural State facing possible foreclosure last month, but new filings declined in Northwest Arkansas and remained flat in the Fort Smith market, according to…

The sound of politics

Wondering how to respond to this idiocy-bordering-on-insanity that emerges hourly from Washington DeeCee like moldy-oatmeal looking detritus from a deeply infected and open brown recluse bite wound? With a mixed…

‘Pipeline’ needed for female Arkansas Governor

Having a female name on the door of the Arkansas Governor’s office in the State Capitol is just a matter of finding the right candidate, says Gov. Mike Beebe. But…

November makes way for Holiday festivities

Black Friday shopping isn't the only thing to look forward to in late November. International Games Day Gamers will rejoice on Nov. 16 as the Fort Smith Public Library hosts…

Charity walks, kids conference and Willie come to NWA

There are plenty of reasons to be thankful for November in Northwest Arkansas, as the region plays host to 5Ks, galas, conferences and concerts. Champions for Kids Annual Conference Unilever…

Ben Geren aquatics park cost over budget

Concerns raised earlier this year by members of the Sebastian County Quorum Court that the planned Ben Geren Aquatics Center could come in over budget have been realized after County…