Month: May 2009

All the pretty faces

Research suggests younger-age photos are being used more often in obit listings.

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

Trivial pursuit

A plethora of reports offer stats and info on everything from wifi airplanes to gentlemen’s clubs.

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…

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…

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…

Snakes with Kelly Irwin

Meet a state herpetologist from the AGFC for an educational tour of Arkansas’s famous snakes!

Crappie Fishing Seminar

Keith Sutton, author of “The Crappie Book: Basics and Beyond” will share tips for catching big slab crappie!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…