Author: Tina Alvey Dale

Tina Alvey Dale

Six candidates seek appointment to Fort Smith Board

Fort Smith Board of Directors will consider candidates to fill the Ward 3 director seat at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (March 28) at the Fort Smith Public…

Pet licensing issue again before the Fort Smith Board

The Fort Smith Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) presented a pet licensure program to the Fort Smith Board of Directors at the board’s study session Tuesday (March 26). The proposed…

‘Some real gems here’ says UAFS chancellor candidate

The first of the four finalists for the new chancellor at University of Arkansas at Fort Smith met with faculty, students and the public Monday (March 25). Dr. Marilyn Wells,…

Historic downtown Fort Smith theatre set for $8 million in renovation work

The New Theater in downtown Fort Smith will return to its former glory and usher in a cultural revolution in the near future, according to project directors. 64.6 Downtown announced…

2018 sales tax revenue up 1.4% in Fort Smith, up 4.1% in Van Buren

Sales tax revenue for 2018 finished just ahead of 2017 with $43.007 million culled from a 2% rate that includes 1% for Fort Smith’s streets program, 0.75% for bond issues,…

Four finalists named for UAFS chancellor job

Four finalists have been named in the chancellor search for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and it appears they have some experience in being chancellor search finalists. Also,…

Fireworks and ‘Fuel’ to be part of fifth annual Steel Horse Rally

The fifth annual Steel Horse Rally will include an extra bang this year with the inclusion of the Mayor’s Salute to Veterans Fireworks Display. The fireworks will begin at dark…

Tense meeting results over land use in historic Chaffee Crossing area

Emotions ran high Tuesday (March 19) when the real estate review committee of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority met with invited guests to discuss how to keep peace in the…

Mayor McGill says Fort Smith’s customer service must improve, plans to create committee

Mayor George McGill is disappointed in the state of customer service in the city of Fort Smith, and made clear his frustrations during the regular meeting of the Fort Smith…

Fort Smith schools seek state waiver to support teacher intern program

The Fort Smith Public School District is asking the Arkansas Department of Education for a classroom size and teaching load waiver in order to partner with the University of Arkansas…

Chaffee Authority hears concerns about land use, need for ‘walkable’ historic area

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority real estate committee tabled discussion on a possible land use change and revision to the historic area plan following voiced concerns by many business owners…

Officials respond to complaints of higher Fort Smith water bills

Fort Smith water bills might be higher since new meters were installed, but that’s because usage is now being properly read, city officials say. Prior to new water meters being…

Chaffee Authority sets job description for next executive director

The Fort Smith Redevelopment Authority has a description ready for their new executive director, but the hiring process is not ready to begin. The FCRA personnel committee met Friday (March…

FCRA seeking director who can ‘manage a maturing entity’

When it comes to an executive director, the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority wants someone who can be the prominent face of the organization and the brand it represents. Now they…

Marshals Museum ad hoc committee formed; Director Lorenz announces resignation

The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved Tuesday (March 5) an ordinance to form a Public Facility Board Advisory Committee. The ad hoc committee to review or recommend the roles…

Travel industry strong in Little Rock

Little Rock continues to the lead the state’s travel industry, according to the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau’s 2018 annual report. More than 6.4 million people visited Pulaski County…

Chaffee authority takes action to find new director

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) Board of Trustees voted to name Janet Gabrey, director of finance, the temporary office manager until a new executive director is named. The board…

Van Buren-based lighting manufacturer expands with acquisition

Officials with Van Buren-based Arkansas Lighting announced Thursday (Feb. 28) they had acquired Prima Lighting, which will significantly expand its product offering and customer base. The acquisition is effective Friday…

Fort Smith receives ‘Natural State’ tourism award for bicentennial celebration

Fort Smith’s Bicentennial Celebration was among those honored at the annual Henry Awards ceremony held Tuesday (Feb. 26) at the 45th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Gretchen Hall of Little…

Public input gathered on downtown Fort Smith truck issue

Downtown business and property owners and all others interested had the chance to learn a little more about a study looking at trucks and traffic in downtown Fort Smith on…