by - May 14, 2009 2:09 pm
All the pretty faces
Research suggests younger-age photos are being used more often in obit listings.
Month: May 2009
by - May 14, 2009 12:22 pm
Fort Smith area Chrysler dealerships survive cuts (Updated)
Breeden Dodge in Fort Smith, Blue Ribbon Chrysler in Sallisaw and other Chrysler dealerships in the Fort Smith metro area are off the hook. For now. Bob Carver Cars &…
by - May 14, 2009 11:24 am
Leadership Crawford County seeks nominations for new class
The Leadership Crawford County Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 2009-2010 leadership class. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be a resident or employed in Crawford…
by - May 14, 2009 11:16 am
Arkansas’ first nanomanufacturing facility to open in Springdale
Duralor, a company once interested in being based in Fort Smith, is set to open on May 29 Arkansas’ first nanomanufacturing facility in the Springdale Technology Park. The new 8,500-square-foot…
by - May 14, 2009 6:38 am
Quarterly sales, earnings flat for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported Thursday (May 14) first quarter net sales of 94.24 billion, a dip of 0.7% compared to the same period in 2008. The negative effect (loss of…
by - May 13, 2009 8:45 pm
Arkansas Lottery Commission gathers for study retreat
Members of the Arkansas Lottery Commission are gathering May 14-15 at Petit Jean to hear from lottery experts from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, according to a report…
by - May 13, 2009 8:26 pm
The City Wire Business of the Month: Neumeier’s Rib Room and Beer Garden
Ribs, beer and entertainment have found a new standard on Garrison Avenue.
by - May 13, 2009 6:08 pm
Doing 30 with Peter: Love for The Guad and Americas
Welcome to the first of a 16-week review by Peter Lewis of 30 locally-owned restaurants in the Fort Smith/Van Buren area.
by - May 13, 2009 5:39 pm
The City Wire pushes three new features
A review of 30 area restaurants in 16 weeks is one of three new features The City Wire will launch in May. DOING 30 WITH PETERPeter Lewis, who has authored…
by - May 13, 2009 2:52 pm
Trivial pursuit
A plethora of reports offer stats and info on everything from wifi airplanes to gentlemen’s clubs.
by - May 13, 2009 11:38 am
UAFS recognized for employee health program
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith received a Spotlight Award during a 7th annual awards ceremony that recognizes Arkansas businesses and organizations that support a healthy work-life balance. Arkansas…
by - May 13, 2009 11:26 am
Post Familie fulfills prophecy of 1909 with new grape
story by Jill M. Rohrbach, travel writer for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism; images from Post Familie Vineyards ALTUS — One seed, one vine, half a row, and…
by - May 12, 2009 8:16 pm
Arkansas Boater Education Class
The Arkansas Boating Education Course teaches fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. Take the class and pass the test. Boat smart, boat safe. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. each night.Both…
by - May 12, 2009 8:11 pm
Snakes with Kelly Irwin
Meet a state herpetologist from the AGFC for an educational tour of Arkansas’s famous snakes!
by - May 12, 2009 8:07 pm
Crappie Fishing Seminar
Keith Sutton, author of “The Crappie Book: Basics and Beyond” will share tips for catching big slab crappie!
by - May 12, 2009 8:02 pm
Star Party
The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to the…
by - May 12, 2009 4:16 pm
Chaffee director updates Fort Smith board
Praise for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and a teaser about a new logo and “tagline” were part of a brief report Ivy Owen provided the Fort Smith…
by - May 12, 2009 3:53 pm
Fort Smith hotel tax collections see quarterly gain
Fort Smith hospitality tax collections for the first quarter of 2009 totaled $171,154, up 2.3% over the first quarter of 2008. The first quarter ended with a bang, with March…
by - May 12, 2009 3:01 pm
Fort Smith hire/fire authority proposal produces intense discussion
The cracking thunder of lightning outside was no match for the fiery opinion from Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker about a proposal to grant Fort Smith City Administrator Dennis Kelly…
by - May 12, 2009 11:35 am
Ordinance being drafted to repeal gun prohibition at Ben Geren Park
Sebastian County Judge David Hudson said he is drafting an ordinance to repeal the county’s ban on firearms at Ben Geren Park. Arkansas Carry contacted Sebastian County Judge David Hudson…