Arts & Entertainment

Small business loans examined

Stockman dissects a couple of handy loan packages offered by the Small Business Administration.

Let the shopping games begin!

Holiday shoppers get an early start with a weekend “Open House” in downtown Van Buren

Peter mixes a little religion with thoughts on sharing music

There is an old-school way of sharing music emerging that fosters C-O-N-V-E-R-S-A-T-I-O-N. That’s just crazy talk.

Businesses need to effectively deal with those who remain

“Layoff survivor sickness” is noted as a problem that can cripple the organization that remains after a round of layoffs.

Witches, jailbirds and fairies … Oh my!

Hundreds gathered in historic downtown Van Buren to partake in the tricks and treats of Halloween.

Regional manufacturing group celebrates 35 years

More than 18 past and current MEA presidents gather to recognize the longevity of a sector that continues to employ a significant percentage of people in the Fort Smith metro area.

A low-budget movie delivers the thrills

As it turns out, “Paranormal Activity” is not an explainer movie as to why the football Razorbacks are inconsistent from week to week. But it is a scary movie that taps into our primal fear of bad things happening while we sleep.

The City Wire Person of the Month: Elizabeth Williams

The “rock” of the Van Buren High School English department has provided 30 years of life-changing interaction with students.

A new and innovative Buy Local campaign

The 3/50 Project seeks to save “the brick and mortars our nation is built on.”

The buffet to end all buffets

The 22nd Annual Taste of Fort Smith rolls out more than 45 food and beverage vendors for your charitable dining pleasure.

A beautiful fall weekend was perfect for Art in the Park

A fundraiser for the Fort Smith Art Center brings artists and art lovers to Creekmore Park in Fort Smith.

Half Broke is full of heart

This true story of a tough luck family from west Texas will provide any lover of a good story with a real kick of “Oh, wow!”

Going Wild with Trav & SHE

The movie, according to our reviewers, is skillfully adapted from a book with just 10 sentences.

Peter comes out … about his love for Grey’s Anatomy

The story offers bourbon, friends who drink wine and the eventual over-the-top drama of McDreamy and friends.

The City Wire Business of the Month: Business By Referral

The new organization was formed for the purpose of boosting one of the most important business sectors in the Fort Smith area —the small business sector.

Start-up considerations

Don’t let the passions of a “perfect” business idea prevent you from taking the proper steps.

Paint the Park Pink goes to college

The Ozark Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen held a cancer survivor and family walk at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

You can’t keep a good man down

The Fort Smith Museum of History celebrates the 171st birthday of Judge Isaac C. Parker.

Trav & SHE return with a retreat. Huh?

“Couples Retreat” isn’t good but it isn’t bad. It has its moments, but it also delivers letdowns. It’s like Razorback football.

Let the fall games begin, and continue

Hundreds gather for festivals sponsored by the Downtown Van Buren merchants and the Knights of Columbus.