by - August 21, 2013 11:33 am
2014 Hog football schedule has 7 home games
The 2013 Razorback football season has yet to begin, and already the buzz has begun over the Hogs having seven home games for the 2014 season. The season also marks…
Tag: Fort Smith area home sales
by - August 21, 2013 11:27 am
The Supply Side briefs: Target’s caution, Amazon, J Crew go outside the box
• Target gives cautious forecast, lighter profits Another big box discounter warned of cautious consumer spending on Wednesday (Aug. 22) as the retailer’s second quarter profits narrowly beat estimates, while…
by - August 21, 2013 12:23 am
Cooper Clinic sues Mercy Fort Smith, Mercy doctors
A lawsuit filed Aug. 2 by Fort Smith-based Cooper Clinic against Mercy Fort Smith and St. Louis-based Sisters of Mercy Health System not only more fully reveals a contentious relationship…
by - August 20, 2013 10:12 pm
Sebastian County JPs appoint school board members
The Sebastian County Quorum Court appointed nearly an entire school board at Tuesday’s (Aug. 20) regularly scheduled meeting at the Greenwood courthouse. The Court appointed Sharon Ford, Gary Raines, Marty…
by - August 20, 2013 9:02 pm
Fort Smith Board gives hire-fire power to administrator
After more than 30 minutes of discussion at their regular meeting, the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Aug. 20) reversed a city policy in place more than 45…
by - August 20, 2013 8:30 pm
Farm bill work a tough challenge for Sen. Boozman
He won’t be on the ballot in 2014, but U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has plenty on his plate at the moment. Boozman, who’s in the middle of his first…
by - August 20, 2013 7:37 pm
Home appraisals lag the rising market
Home sales and foreclosure listings are rising across the Northwest Arkansas region which has veteran appraisers working overtime. But despite the hectic pace, not all values are rising fast enough…
by - August 20, 2013 4:13 pm
Beebe names 63 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Aug. 20) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Tonya Alexander, West Memphis, reappointed to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1,…
by - August 20, 2013 3:12 pm
Oklahoma officials issue West Nile virus alert
Oklahoma officials have reported the state's first human case this year of West Nile Virus and one local county is now urging residents to exercise caution. The LeFlore County Health…
by - August 20, 2013 2:50 pm
Shiloh Tech provides suppliers with data solutions
Located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, scarcely five miles away from Wal-Mart's headquarters sits Shiloh Technologies, an organization that thousands of traffic-weary commuters drive by weekly, and yet few…
by - August 20, 2013 2:24 pm
Owners of fraudulent adoption business fined $1.2 million
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Tuesday (Aug. 20) that former owners of an adoption agency found guilty of defrauding Arkansas consumers have been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million…
by - August 20, 2013 10:30 am
A twinkle of hope
An edict out of Bentonville, Ark., has more of a chance to shore up (pun intended) America’s ailing manufacturing sector than anything our elected officials may promulgate from Washington, D.C.,…
by - August 20, 2013 10:14 am
NWA, Fort Smith area legislative seats set to change
It seems like you can't go anywhere these days without hearing about the race for U.S. Senate, pitting Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, barely seven months into his first term…
by - August 20, 2013 9:39 am
Fort Smith area home sales up 38% in July
Area home sales showed signs of strength as July's home sales report shows a jump in sales in July that is 38% higher than July 2012. Sebastian County showed the…
by - August 19, 2013 9:23 pm
Bekaert may add 45 jobs at Van Buren plant
Forty-five jobs could be on the way to Van Buren following action taken by the town's city council tonight (Aug. 19). At the meeting, the council approved an application for…
by - August 19, 2013 5:36 pm
America’s Car-Mart posts thinner profits (updated)
America’s Car-Mart Inc. said higher than expected credit losses curbed its earnings in the company’s fiscal first quarter ending July 31. But the Bentonville-based firm still managed to deliver healthy…
by - August 19, 2013 4:44 pm
FCC Commissioner wants faster Internet for schools
With Arkansas pursuing expanded broadband in its public schools, an FCC commissioner says she wants her agency to be a catalyst for meeting the state’s goals and pushing for greater…
by - August 19, 2013 4:22 pm
Leadership Franklin County announces 2013-2014 class
Leadership Franklin County Director Marci Gage of Ozark has announced the program’s 2013-14 class. Housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, Leadership Franklin County develops current and emerging leaders to work…
by - August 19, 2013 3:49 pm
Proper Razorback tailgating is a year-round effort
Two weeks to go, and crawling. But there is still plenty left to do before the kickoff to the season and the first Tusk to Tailgate. With two scrimmages under…
by - August 19, 2013 3:34 pm
College textbook rental programs showing growth
College students on average are racking up thousands of dollars in debt thanks to escalating tuition and textbook prices as they return to class over the next week. But several…