Arts & Entertainment

Legion is a loser

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

Tech with Tom Kirkham: Apple unveils the iPad

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

Scene by Carson: Civic Matters

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.

Aggressive entrepreneurs can make fatal mistakes

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

Profiles with Clay: Jason Parks

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

Tennis group hosts ‘Wimbledon’ fundraiser

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

Gov. Mike Beebe urges support of education, economic development

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

Adam & Eats: Catfish Cove

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

‘The Book of Eli’ is a B-movie project built around a 10-step program

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

Scene by Carson: A few etiquette tips for the big V-Day

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

The City Wire Person of the Month: Terry Flanagan

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

Get smart before buying an existing business

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

Bridal Fest draws hundreds involved in planning for “I Do.”

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

$30,000 in scholarships announced at MLK banquet

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

And then there was this 500-year-old oak tree, a widow and a Vietnam veteran

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

Adam & Eats: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

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

‘Youth in Revolt’ is esoteric, raunchy, hormonal and Peter likes it

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.)

2010 company review should include analyzing ‘Team Member’ results

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

Profiles with Clay: Lea Taylor

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

Christmas Honors finishes first year with successful collection effort

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

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

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