Arts & Entertainment

Peter says the movie is a piece of “cinematic inanity,” which means its badness required packing eight syllables into two words.

Kirkham says its a game changer, going so far as to say it may be lights out for the Kindle.

This inaugural post, focusing on the Downtown Optimist Club, begins a once-a-month look at the work of civic clubs in the Fort Smith region.

Stockman forwards a few notes on common mistakes made by those starting a business.

Jason has proven he can beat terrible odds. Now he’s applying that same energy to community service.

“Oh, WATA Night!” helps raise money for adult and youth league programs in five-county area.

Fort Smith Chamber officials celebrate struggles of a year that began without a chamber president.

It’s good Southern comfort food with salt, salt and more salt. And expect efficient but not necessarily friendly service.

Peter says the movie is heavy on over-the-top violence and light on anything approaching quality narrative.

Pink teddy bears and Red Lobsters could get you the granny panties. Consider yourself warned.

Flanagan combines his cooking skills with his passion for bowling to help area youth access college scholarships.

Stockman says buying a business is just as difficult as starting a new business.

More than 300 brides-to-be and others inspect cakes, dresses, invitations and other wedding essentials.

Planners already gearing up for silver anniversary event in 2011 with move to UAFS Stubblefield Center.

Black panthers and black crows provide “magical realism” in a story revolving around a Ghosthead Oak.

The cooks are hot, the waitstaff are cold, and Adams says the experience is especially great if someone else is paying.

This movie about a teen’s quest for love reminds Peter of the classic and classy movie that was “Casablanca.” (We again promise to drug test Peter.)

Stockman says efficient and nimble companies can’t afford a status quo team.

The Fort Smith native has a simple message for those wanting to lead: Go do something!

Volunteers brave brutally cold temps to pick up, clean and package 12,000 wreaths from the Fort Smith National Cemetery.