by - January 9, 2013 12:36 pm
A study released by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation suggests that immigrants have a positive contribution to Arkansas’ economy, but an estimated 42% do not have legal documentation. Report findings include…
by - January 9, 2013 11:24 am
A new digital exhibit, “Fruit-full” Arkansas: Apples, offers a concise history, luscious renderings and more about the apple industry in Arkansas, according to an exhibit announcement from the University of…
by - January 9, 2013 11:17 am
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) continues its 2012-13 Season under the baton of Music Director Paul Haas on Jan. 26 at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville with its Masterworks II performance. In the third performance of a five-concert…
by - January 9, 2013 10:56 am
The combined number of home sales in Arkansas’ largest markets were up more than 8% in November, putting the residential real estate sector on a path toward two consecutive years…
by - January 8, 2013 6:16 pm
Fort Smith Directors accepted the Girls Inc., offer to sell its property to the city for the sum of $107,500 on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but costs will not end with…
by - January 8, 2013 5:09 pm
A new year marks changes for many, it’s not uncommon to see football coaches fired after disappointing seasons and it’s quite normal for retailers to announce retirements and make key…
by - January 8, 2013 3:47 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. announced the appointment of R. Andrew Clyde as President and CEO of Murphy Oil USA, Inc., the U.S. retail marketing subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corp. Murphy Oil…
by - January 8, 2013 3:40 pm
Former 3rd District Congressman Asa Hutchinson discussed placing “an armed presence” in schools on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but stopped short of endorsing the idea of armed teachers in the wake…
by - January 8, 2013 1:17 pm
The retail landscape continues to be reshaped by influences coming from the virtual world of e-commerce. In a bold move Tuesday (Jan. 8), brick and mortar big box titan Target…
by - January 8, 2013 12:53 pm
The numbers of unemployed and employed keep going in the right direction in Northwest Arkansas, with the November jobless rate in the region falling to 4.6% compared to 5% in…
by - January 8, 2013 12:50 pm
The shrinking size of the Fort Smith metro area helped push the November jobless rate lower, although the number of employed in the region was 553 fewer than October and…
by - January 8, 2013 11:35 am
America's Car-Mart Inc., focused on an aggressive growth plan, announced the opening of its 119th dealership this week in Woodstock, Ga. "Woodstock is our first location in Georgia, a state…
by - January 8, 2013 11:29 am
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday he will remain in the race for Arkansas governor, ending speculation that a previous admission of an “inappropriate” relationship with a Hot Springs attorney…
by - January 8, 2013 11:17 am
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Jan. 8) said Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s “inappropriate” relationship will be a problem in his gubernatorial bid, but Beebe refused to be drawn into a…
by - January 7, 2013 10:28 pm
Steak lovers and hamburger fans will have to pay more for those beefy meals in 2013, as there is a projected 5% reduction in the number of cows likely headed…
by - January 7, 2013 6:53 pm
Citywide LED traffic light conversions are saving Fort Smith close to $7,000 per month since completion, according to Traffic Control Superintendent Steve Kelton – considerable savings, but less than originally…
by - January 7, 2013 6:01 pm
The major highway artery into Fort Smith that carries more than 50,000 cars a day will soon undergo a more than $78 million upgrade that will result in traffic congestion…
by - January 7, 2013 5:05 pm
A former Fort Smith city director was arrested after he allegedly solicited an undercover officer for sex, according to a report from KFSM 5 News, a content partner with The…
by - January 7, 2013 4:56 pm
A confident, comfortable and cooperative Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he expects his final regular legislative session to be “just fine” despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the legislature….
by - January 7, 2013 4:38 pm
Employees at Rockfish preparing for the company’s first annual “Hackathon” scheduled for Jan. 18-19. The all-night event will feature “cross-functional teams” of programmers, designers and other employees who will collaborate…
