Arts & Entertainment

Walk a careful line with lines of credit

A line of credit can be a simple way to help a business get through a slower economy. But use with caution.

Chamber experience not necessary for the next Fort Smith Chamber president

There is clear agreement that the chamber hire a person who is responsible, aggressive and has a track record of business and development success. That would be a welcome change.

This Peter fella wants you folks to eat in a barn

And Mr. FancyPants University of Texas graduate refers to beer as an ‘ecru liquid.’ Well, La-Te-Da! Peter might be from Arkansas, but he was dang near ruined in Austin.

No flying shoes at reception for City Director

Airborne shoes were not present at a farewell reception for Fort Smith City Director Rick Parrish. Must be a special honor for Presidents only.

Joke about lawyers at your own small business expense

In addition to establishing a legal structure based on protection the entrepreneur needs, businesses also need lawyers for a wide range of services.

Hadley home opened for Fort Smith Art Center fundraiser

What’s it take to help expand an art center? Wine, food, fellowship, more wine and a big house in which to contain the wine, food and fellowship. We’ve got the pictures to prove it.

Youthful honkytonker to play Second Street Live (updated with concert review)

Justin Townes Earle, son of popular musician Steve Earle, brings his love of country music, bluegrass and George Jones to downtown Fort Smith. We’re thinking at least one song will mention booze, women and hard luck.

Peter is back with soup, pizza, frogs and oreos.

The Friday Feast mixes Vietnamese beer with ribs and pizza and something called moonfrogs. We fear The City Wire has already lost control of Peter. (Don’t they have medicine for that?)

Most Fort Smith regional banks sport good quarterly financial reports

Despite declines in net income and increases in bad loan provisions, area banks are healthy relative to their counterparts in other metro areas.

The good and bad of hiring new employees

Take time to think about hiring before a new employee is needed. Employee manuals, contracts and legal reviews can ensure a smoother hiring process.

Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Symphony combine for food and music

A pre-symphony and holiday buffet hosted by Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Crawford and Sebastian Counties fueled the crowd before “A Keyboard Christmas” was performed by the Fort Smith Symphony.

I-49 funding possible, needs regional leadership

Highway experts say Fort Smith regional leaders must act aggressively and with innovative action on political and financing fronts if the important interstate project is to receive adequate funding.

We’ve got Peter for your dining and entertainment pleasure

Peter Lewis mixes Latin-American cuisine with glam rock and Velcro Pygmies. No, he’s not drunk or crazy, but he is a vegetable tosser, and he does have good options for your weekend plans.

Tough economic times call for quick action

Business owners who stay in their industries long enough will see good and bad times with their business financial health. Those who respond quickly and wisely survive.

The Obama Presidency could make unionization easier

The range of conflicting opinion on the Employee Free Choice Act is between Heaven and Hell, Apple and Microsoft and Toby Keith and the Dixie Chicks.

Area leadership groups meet with legislative delegation

Tax incentives for downtown developments, scholarships and medical concerns were part of the discussions. One legislator goes so far as to acknowledge the wisdom of Arkansas voters.

Starting a business requires advanced planning, paperwork

While there are numerous steps to take to get your business started, understanding the requirements for your business whether in Arkansas or Oklahoma are critical to being allowed to operate your business

Garbage In. Gas Out. Money In. Story here.

The Fort Smith Department of Sanitation has found that the pressure of putrefaction is profitable; that the noxious and the nasty can be worth a nickel or two. Or millions.

The Junior League Holiday Market celebrates 15 years (updated with new photos!)

Eat, drink and shop for your Christmas stuff. Not only is it fun, but the proceeds go to charity. What more do you want?

Problems in Detroit could trickle down to the Fort Smith area

With our without a bailout of the big three U.S. automakers, potentially thousands of jobs in the Fort Smith region will feel the pressure of declining auto production. A word of warning: This story does not have a happy ending. Sorry. We tried to find the silver lining.