Arts & Entertainment

Adam & Eats: Las Senoritas

The food is OK, but the restaurant has a familiar theme … sports bar and scantily-clad waitresses.

Big Screen Peter: Skyline

The movie about an alien invasion was well shot and includes real and honest emotions, but the ending didn’t do it for Peter.

Project management in your business

New ideas, new products and other new aspects of a business require key controls at several steps.

Budding thespians hit the university stage

Young actors performed in One Acts as part of a program offered by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Academy of the Arts.

Paddock’s Picks: The Last Boy

The book follows the successes and abuses of legendary baseball star Mickey Mantle.

Irish Dancers from several states compete in Fort Smith

The 5th annual Arkansas River Valley Feis featured almost 300 dancers in the event held at the Fort Smith Convention Center.

Shoppers from several states invade downtown Van Buren

Shops participating in the Holiday Open House also were visited by train travelers from Northwest Arkansas.

Veterans thanked with downtown Van Buren parade

Hundreds came out to watch Shriners, students and others honor the purpose of Veterans Day.

Adam & Eats: Al’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q

The real fries and spicy barbecue sauce that kicks you in the mouth has Adam thinking the low prices and good food are a winning combo.

Fort Smith Public Schools conduct Veterans Day ceremonies

Students at 10 Fort Smith schools welcomed retired and active military members to celebrations held Wednesday and Thursday.

Big Screen Peter: Due Date

It has some funny parts, but Peter says it falls well below the potential of the acting and directing talent.

Fall leaves and political changes

Stockman encourages business owners to become and remain engaged in the political process.

From the halls of Montezuma …

Area Marine Corps members (current and former) celebrate the 235th birthday of the beloved Corps.

Black Tie Bingo supports efforts of library endowment

The Fort Smith Public Library endowment benefits a library system that continues to see increased usage.

Adam & Eats: Goodson’s

After a bad food experience, we go to Goodson’s for some consistently good comfort food.

Big Screen Peter: Snatch and Lock, Stock

Peter alters course with a reflection on movies released many years ago. You know what they say about variety and spices …

Scene by Carson: Turkey, Veteran recognition and clock changes

November also includes wine tastings, balance retreats and fancy bingo.

Hundreds participate in area election events, poll work

Courthouses, watch parties the focal points for many who keep tabs on the democratic process.

New business owners must be careful with relationships

Stockman says blurring the line between employee and friend may result in problems down the line.

And now for some construction courtesy of The Pink Bandana Brigade

Area women touched by cancer work together to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Fort Smith.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report