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Shoppers from several states invade downtown Van Buren

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

Mercy Clinic, RVMC pursue ‘integration’ deal

The physicians at River Valley Musculoskeletal Center (RVMC) may soon be part of the Mercy Clinic that provides physicians for St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith. St. Edward…

‘Significant deficiences’ noted in Arkansas Lottery audit

The Arkansas Legislative Joint Audit Committee released its findings on the Arkansas Lottery Commission on Friday (Nov. 15). Auditors found a myriad of issues of concern, including two "significant deficiencies."…

SEC Preview, Week 11: Psychological warfare in the SEC

story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) [email protected] OK, one thing is for sure: this Cam Newton story is getting stronger…

Dillard’s quarterly income up 80%

Effective store management, tighter store inventory control, and an eye on administrative costs led Dillard’s, Inc. to a more profitable third quarter. The Little Rock-based mall retailer reported third quarter…

‘Super September’ helps teachers’ retirement fund

The chief executive of the state’s largest pension fund recently provided some hope that international markets are emerging from a prolonged bear market, thus padding the $10 billion retirement fund…

Area foreclosure actions down 53% in October, up year-to-date

The number of Fort Smith regional properties in a process of foreclosure fell more than 53% in October thanks to big declines in Crawford and Sebastian counties in Arkansas and…

Regional bankruptcies and incorporations

Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….

Veterans thanked with downtown Van Buren parade

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

WestArk RSVP opens office in Rogers

WestArk RSVP — a local volunteer organization of active adults 55 years of age and older — has opened a new office at the Center for Non-profits@ St. Mary’s, 1200…

St. Edward Mercy named Consumer Choice award winner

St. Edward Mercy has been named one of the top hospitals in the nation by the National Research Corporation (NRC), a consumer health care study organization. The 2010 award marks…

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.

Veterans, patriots recognized at UAFS event

story and photo submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith "Operation Preserving History," a Veterans Day observance held Nov. 11 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith,…

Arkansas gas prices up ahead of holiday season kick-off

Pump prices in Arkansas and across the U.S. are headed upward in concert with the annual countdown to the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Additionally, crude oil for…

Arkansas farm sales receipts down $1.2 billion in 2009

Sales of recession-wracked Arkansas farm products were nearly down across the board in 2009 as agricultural cash receipts fell by 14.4% from the previous year, according to recent statistics from…

Freezing Family Fun “TRAIL” Runs

Freezing Family Fun "Trail" Runs Springhill Park, J.W. Trimble Lock & Dam 13, HWY. 59, Barling, AR KIDS (12 & under) .5 to 1 mile trail/obstacle run– $5 entry fee…

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.

Van Buren A&P sees improving trends; Sisters sets the pace

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Maryl Koeth, executive director of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotions Commission, said her confidence in the economy is growing. For the fourth consecutive month,…