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Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices. It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its primary offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Springfield man and his 180-year-old pickle visit 'Antiques Roadshow' in Arkansas
Oil paintings, wooden guns and a nearly 200-year-old pickle were among the thousands of items carried onto the campus of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on Tuesday. The art museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, was closed to the public, but the campus was buzzing with energy as collectors, appraisers and production crew milled around for filming of the long-running PBS television series "Antiques Roadshow." Crystal Bridges will be one of five locations featured on the series' upcoming...
Dialing in on some summer fun
For the next 14 weeks, school-age children in Barry County — and their parents (myself included) — will have to find things to do. As part of the millennial generation that loves a little nostalgia, I can’t help but think about what my summers were like as a kid, how it differs from today and how I can ensure my kids have a summer worth remembering.
The Little Craft Show gears up for another round of locally made art, jewelry, gifts, toys, and accessories
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Since 2011, The Little Craft Show has grown tremendously, with thousands regularly stopping by the varied booths for locally made paintings, prints, fiber art, jewelry, toys, accessories, or just friendly conversation. Similar to a farmer's market, art markets like The Little Craft Show accept local vendors...
Monday Munchies: Waldo's Chicken and Beer
I recently swore off chains, but when fried chicken comes into play, well, I'll probably try it.The vibe: Waldo's Chicken and Beer isn't where you go if you're counting carbs or calories or sodium or anything.This is where you go after a long weekend hike or an all-day fishing excursion and feel like a guilty culinary reward.Bottles of ketchup and hot sauce are on each table, along with, thankfully, a napkin dispenser.And yes, there's a full bar.Dig in: Bone-in chicken isn't served most places anymore, but Waldo's offers a nice mix of it, along with tenders and some salads.The quarter...
Onyx opens Rogers studio, wins chocolate awards
Rogers-based Onyx Coffee Lab now has two award-winning chocolate bars and a 4,196-square-foot space to shoot promotional and educational content for its award-winning coffee and tea. The 2nd Street Studio at 219 N. Second St. in downtown Rogers will also be a potential location for film crews, producers, photographers and...
Mellow Mushroom celebrates 50 years with limited edition menu items, exclusive collectibles
Mellow Mushroom, a pizza joint, officially celebrates 50 years of business in 2024. They are set to mark the special anniversary with a range of events across locations starting May 14 through November. Three recently graduated college students from Atlanta founded the brand in 1974. One of the founders still...
Jewel’s Debut Art Show at Crystal Bridges Is a Mental Health Journey in Three Parts
Growing up on a homestead in Homer, Alaska, Jewel was surrounded by art and immersed in the outdoors. Born into a creative family, she was raised to paint, draw, sing, and play all kinds of instruments, and while the singer-songwriter has been outspoken about the many difficulties she faced while coming of age (like being abandoned by her mother as a child, and dealing with homelessness in her late teens), she credits her deep ties to the earth as one of the main reasons she was able to find her way.
Your week ahead: Art exhibit, game nights, trivia
Make plans for a weeknight.❓ Go to trivia night — Try Bentonville Brewing on Monday, Ozark Natural Foods on Wednesday in Fayetteville or Rendezvous Junction Brewing on Wednesday in Rogers.📸 See a new art exhibit — "Dark Waters" by Kristine Potter is on display at The Momentary in Bentonville. The collection of photographs focus on the characters of murder ballads — songs that often end in death and despair. It's free and available until Oct. 13.♟ Play games — It's game night Monday and Family Feud night Wednesday at The Botanical in Bentonville; game night Tuesday at Fayetteville Beer Works; and chess on Monday and bingo on Tuesday at Rendezvous Junction Brewing in Rogers.
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