by - April 11, 2011 8:59 am
Fort Smith enplanements continue increase
So far, so good. Enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport total 18,674 for the first quarter of 2011, up 6.7% compared to the same period in 2010. March enplanements…
Month: April 2011
by - April 11, 2011 8:57 am
Consumer response
Inflation and world events are creating a wary consumer.
by - April 11, 2011 8:39 am
Wal-Mart changes pricing, inventory policies
Rising inflation, a jobless economic recovery and past decisions to reduce product numbers had previously loyal Wal-Mart customers shopping elsewhere for those everyday low prices. But the world’s largest retailer…
by - April 10, 2011 8:55 pm
Van Buren Public Library hosts art from students in the region
270 students in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma participated in the 12th Annual River Valley Student Art Competition.
by - April 10, 2011 7:00 pm
New Congressional Map Sails In Legislature With Controversy
In the span of an hour and a half, a Congressional redistricting plan cleared nearly three-fourths of the hurdles needed to become law.
by - April 10, 2011 7:00 pm
Wal-mart Changes Pricing, Inventory Policies
Rising inflation, a jobless economic recovery and past decisions to reduce product numbers had previously loyal Wal-Mart customers shopping elsewhere for those everyday low prices.
by - April 10, 2011 6:17 pm
The tax toil
Potts offers tips and forms and more forms. Enjoy.
by - April 10, 2011 1:16 pm
Recycling for Earth Day, again
Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Aug. 1, 2009. It runs here again because Earth Day is right around the corner and we believe recycling an essay will help save…
by - April 10, 2011 12:59 pm
Wine and Roses 2011
Fine food, art and a lively wine auction help raise money for cancer support programs.
by - April 10, 2011 11:50 am
Thousands hit downtown Fort Smith for Heritage Festival
The event helps raise money for the Community Services Clearinghouse’s Backpack program.
by - April 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Ark. Times: Chairmanships Key To House Speaker’s Success
Gerard Matthews with the Arkansas Times takes a look at House Speaker Robert Moore’s committee chairmen selections in the 88th General Assembly.
by - April 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Next Up, Legislative Redistricting
John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, moves to the next highly controversial state capitol matter – legislative redistricting – even though Congressional redistricting remains unsolved. Legislative redistricting is handled by the Board of Apportionment, which consists of the Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State.
Like congressional districts, state legislative districts must be redrawn every 10 years to reflect population shifts shown in U.S. Census data. The 2010 census shows that population levels continued to increase over the past decade in Central and Northwest Arkansas and to decline in the southern and eastern parts of the state.
by - April 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Clean & Green: Ucp Goes Ucp
A well-known Arkansas non-profit that works with individuals with disabilities is proving that going green has no limitations.
by - April 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Chesapeake Buyer Makes Another Acquisition
The Australian firm buying Chesapeake Energy’s Arkansas assets appears embroiled in another move that could be 10 times larger than the announcement made here in late February.
by - April 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Tolbert: A Partisan Point Of View
Jason Tolbert of The Tolbert Report uses his Stephens Media column this week to talk about the role of partisanship in this year’s state legislative session.
by - April 9, 2011 7:00 pm
Arkansas Tech: From Foundation To Fruition
During the past two months, Talk Business has scored interviews with a number of technology leaders in Arkansas and interestingly there is a connection in all they are doing.
by - April 9, 2011 2:02 pm
Pedal Steel Guitar Club Meeting & Jam Session
Come join us for our monthly Pedal Steel Guitar Club meeting, and Jam Session, and enjoy listening to some of the best Steel Guitar music around. It free to the…
by - April 9, 2011 1:46 pm
Mac Computer Club Meeting – AAAMUG (Arkansas Apple and Macintosh User Group)
If you like Apple Macs, iPads, iPods, iPhones, or are just curious about Apple, come to a club meeting as our guest. This month we’ll look at the program –…
by - April 8, 2011 7:00 pm
Arkansas Delegation Reacts To Budget Agreement
Here’s what Arkansas’ Congressional delegation had to say about the newly minted budget deal and avoidance of a federal government shutdown.
Sen. Mark Pryor (D):
by - April 8, 2011 7:00 pm
President, Congress Blink On Budget To Avoid Government Shutdown
In the end, someone blinked.