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Your Chance to see “Man of Steel” First

Your Chance to see “Man of Steel” First

Superman fans, mark your calendars! Walmart announced today that it has partnered with Warner Bros. to give its customers exclusive access to see Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Man of Steel” in theaters nationwide before the film’s official release. This program marks the first time in entertainment history that a studio has partnered with a retailer to provide such an opportunity for fans.

 

New Boutique to Open in Fayetteville

New Boutique to Open in Fayetteville

Little Rock boutique, E.Leigh’s, is opening their doors in Fayetteville for a sneak peek party celebrating their new Dickson Street location Thursday, April 25, from 4-9 p.m.

What started as an online boutique in 2011, by Little Rock local, Erin L. Hohnbaum, took the Little Rock fashion scene by storm when it opened its doors in April 2012. Over 300 eager shoppers attended their blowout grand opening bash.

Panera Bread Helps Local Foodbanks with 2nd Friday Fundraisers

Panera Bread is inviting its guests to help provide meals for hungry children in Arkansas, simply by participating in 2nd Friday .  2nd Friday is Panera’s monthly fundraiser for local snack pack and back pack programs across the state.  Panera Bread in Northwest and Central, AR, will donate a portion of sales of featured items to the following local snack and back pack programs:

 

First National Bank of Rogers Adds Commercial Lender

First National Bank of Rogers Adds Commercial Lender

First National Bank of Rogers is proud to announce the addition of Clinton Ryan as Vice President/Commercial Loan
Officer, according to Sam T. Sicard, President & CEO of the First National Bank of Fort Smith.


Ryan has over 7 years of banking and financial experience and previously served in the same position with another local financial institution.

Sweet surprise: New bakery comes to West Siloam Springs

Cupcakes with names like Chunky Wild Cherry, Caramel Macchiato, Very Berry Sugar-free and Chocolate Temptation are just a few of the delightful creations to appear in a new line of offerings at Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs.

Sweet Treats, an imaginative bakery offering an assortment of cupcakes, brownies, fruit pies, donuts and other delicious baked goods, recently opened for business inside River Cane Buffet.

Scott Street Joins Arvest’s Benton County Board

Scott Street Joins Arvest’s Benton County Board

Arvest Bank announced today that Scott Street, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas, has joined the Board of Directors for Arvest Bank in Benton County.

 

“Scott is a dynamic addition to our board at Arvest Bank,” said Dennis Smiley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arvest Bank in Benton County. “His business and professional judgment is rivaled only by his involvement and interest in his community.”

 

Cox Communications Computer Center Opens at NWA Women’s Shelter

Cox Communications Computer Center Opens at NWA Women’s Shelter

Picture Alicia and her two school-aged children. They’ve recently left an abusive home with little more than the clothes on their backs and practically no money. Her spouse had always maintained complete control; he kept her from finishing high school, allowing her no friends or the opportunity to have a job. Alicia reached her breaking point and brought herself and her children to the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, where they finally feel safe—and now she’s on a path to getting her GED to improve her chances of finding work.