by - August 4, 2013 1:57 pm
It’s not about the guns
An opinion from Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel issued this past week has escalated the debate on the rights of carrying guns, the need for additional school safety, and the…
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by - August 4, 2013 1:40 pm
A question of value
The meaning of life may be mankind’s greatest mystery, but for a business owner the next greatest mystery might be the answer to the question, “What is the value of…
by - August 4, 2013 12:34 pm
Former Razorback golf star wins the British Open
Another former Razorback golfer has won a British Open. Former University of Arkansas women's golfer Stacy Lewis fired an even par 72 in the final round of the Ricoh Women's…
by - August 4, 2013 10:00 am
Wal-Mart, Harvest Time hand out thousands of backpacks
Harvest Time Community Impact Backpack Giveaway was held Saturday (Aug. 3), with thousands of backpacks full of school supplies handed out to struggling families. Even with a threat of rain,…
by - August 3, 2013 2:26 pm
Katie makes her stage debut at Cause for Paws
More than 300 animal lovers came out to help support Cause for Paws Pawpurrazzi, A Purrfect Pawty. The fundraiser for the Sebastian County Humane Society included a fashion show, buffet…
by - August 3, 2013 12:03 pm
The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra helped by the Roaring Twenties
The musicians are frozen on stage, with two stranded violinists standing in front. One turns her back to the audience, lifts her bow and inhales quickly. As her bow strikes,…
by - August 3, 2013 12:04 am
Chamber crowd hears about Obamacare rules
Fort Smith area business owners got a lesson in the Affordable Care Act and Arkansas' "private option" at this morning's Fort Smith Area Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Breakfast held…
by - August 2, 2013 5:42 pm
Leave time plan still uncertain in Crawford County
The back and forth regarding the donation of vacation time has moved another inch after last night's (Aug. 1) meeting of the Crawford County Quorum Court's personnel committee. At the…
by - August 2, 2013 3:11 pm
ADEQ: Whirlpool pollution plume may be larger
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has called into question a claim made by Whirlpool in their 2012/2013 Groundwater Monitoring Report, dated June 24 of this year. In the report,…
by - August 2, 2013 3:05 pm
Tyson Foods flies high on profit forecast
Wall Street has heaped lofty goals upon Tyson Foods, forecasting a net income per earnings increase of 18% and revenue growth of 4% in the company’s third quarter results which…
by - August 2, 2013 8:16 am
The Yellow Brick Road leads to the Fayetteville square
Fayetteville is quickly growing into a destination arts location and perhaps the best example of that is the growing popularity of First Thursday Fayetteville, a monthly festival celebrating art in…
by - August 2, 2013 2:27 am
Wal-Mart, retailers vie for bigger entertainment share
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wants to be known as a solution provider, not just a destination for socks and bananas, which is likely why it continues to delve into entertainment media….
by - August 1, 2013 6:24 pm
Lawsuit filed over liquor store limits
A state liquor law in Arkansas that limits liquor store permits to one per person and forbids franchising or multiple minority ownership interests could be overturned by a federal court….
by - August 1, 2013 5:19 pm
Calico County opening to help community groups
Residents who have been going through cinnamon roll withdrawals will not have to wait much longer as Ryan Kirk, manager of Calico County, announced today (Aug. 1) that the restaurant…
by - August 1, 2013 5:03 pm
Fort Smith area building permits up 41.5%
The values of building permits issued in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $14.515 million in July, up by more than $5 million from the same period…
by - August 1, 2013 4:16 pm
Appeals court sides with 6 Tyson workers
An appeals court in Milwaukee overturned a lower court decision on donning and doffing protective clothing filed by six workers at Tyson Foods in Wisconsin. Tyson will have to pay…
by - August 1, 2013 10:15 am
Wayfinding signs going up in the region
A new regional wayfinding sign system to guide people to key destinations in seven Northwest Arkansas cities will begin going up in Eureka Springs this week, according to a press…
by - August 1, 2013 9:20 am
Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
One back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take advantage of a statewide tax-free holiday….
by - August 1, 2013 7:45 am
UA wins award for handling of Petrino crisis
The University of Arkansas has earned top honors for “Best Crisis Management” in the PR Daily’s 2013 Nonprofit PR Awards. The award is for the university’s response to the events…
by - August 1, 2013 7:33 am
Federal debt ceiling showdown coming soon
Congress has been focused on student loans, farm bills and immigration on Capitol Hill lately, but that’s about to change. When Congress returns from its August recess, members will be…