by - April 24, 2013 1:51 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (April 24) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Greg Revels, DeQueen, to the Arkansas Higher Education Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces David Leech….
by - April 24, 2013 11:10 am
I was in one of the first classes of Leadership Fort Smith. Leadership Fort Smith is now in its 26th year. More than 650 folks have completed the program and…
by - April 23, 2013 11:41 pm
Stronger business in Rogers helped to boost regional sale tax revenue for March by 2.7% among the four largest cities reporting. The revenue growth slowed for the region as a…
by - April 23, 2013 10:59 pm
The Fort Smith Airport Commission accepted bids Tuesday night (April 23) for a runway rejuvenation project that would extend the life of Runway 1-19 by another 10 years. According to…
by - April 23, 2013 8:47 pm
Northwest Arkansas continues to see a stream of newcomers to the region – an average of 30 day – which will push the metropolitan area population above 500,000 by mid…
by - April 23, 2013 6:49 pm
The new ownership of Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla., is anxious to expand across the border with a new branch in Bentonville as soon as federal and state regulators…
by - April 23, 2013 5:54 pm
The highest ranking agriculture member in the country had a candid conversation with roughly 100 guests – students and agricultural professionals – at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday (April…
by - April 23, 2013 4:17 pm
A resolution to be voted on in May by the Boy Scouts of America could allow openly homosexual youth to participate in the program and it has stirred strong emotions…
by - April 23, 2013 2:13 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) signed the health insurance expansion measure known as the “private option” into law on Tuesday (April 23), just days after multiple high-stakes votes in the Arkansas…
by - April 23, 2013 2:08 pm
“Frustrating” contract negotiations between Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have again been extended, with May 31 the new deadline. The Teamsters issued a statement…
by - April 23, 2013 1:39 pm
Students interested in completing their degrees may now have an easier time finding not only a school, but also a degree program that fits their busy schedules following an announcement…
by - April 23, 2013 1:24 pm
The Board of Directors of Arkansas Best Corp. announced Tuesday (April 23) a quarterly cash dividend of 3 cents per share. The dividend is payable May 21 to shareholders of…
by - April 23, 2013 12:40 pm
Crawfish and rock-n-roll make for a good combination of events set to take place in the Fort Smith region during the next few weeks. Following are details on four upcoming…
by - April 23, 2013 12:37 pm
The next few weeks of events in Northwest Arkansas presents a busy schedule, with big trucks, Hispanic celebrations, local film reviews and a “Greening Garden” some of the more interesting…
by - April 23, 2013 11:28 am
Pulaski County, Arkansas’ largest by population, is no longer the likely list topper for the number of homes sold in a given period. Benton County Realtors sold 883 homes during…
by - April 22, 2013 9:36 pm
The past year has been taxing for Wal-Mart directors serving on the retailer’s audit committee due to the ongoing global investigation into ethics and alleged bribery allegations made public in…
by - April 22, 2013 8:56 pm
Arkansas lawmakers moved one day closer to recess and final adjournment after approving a massive $4.9 billion spending bill, $170 million in surplus funds, and a new Senate leader. Two…
by - April 22, 2013 8:29 pm
More than 100 golfers and volunteers gathered at Fianna Hills Country Club on Monday (April 22) for the 2013 United Way Tournament to raise money for the United Way of…
by - April 22, 2013 7:29 pm
The Arkansas State Police launched and ended an investigation into comments made public over the weekend in which a Benton County Republican suggested gun violence as a method to persuade…
by - April 22, 2013 7:16 pm
Officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the Walmart Foundation on Monday (April 22) announced that they have given more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions during the most…
