Fort Smith

Scene by Carson: Turkey, Veteran recognition and clock changes

November also includes wine tastings, balance retreats and fancy bingo.

Ethanol production, retail ops move Murphy Oil profits higher

Murphy Oil Corp.’s profits rose 7.4 percent in the third quarter primarily due to better earnings from U.S. retail marketing and ethanol production operations, the El Dorado oil giant reported…

Sebastian County vote totals

Following is the final Sebastian County totals from the Nov. 2, 2010 general election. (Numbers to the right of vote counts reflect vote percentage.) PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 91) 91 100.00…

Republican legislative choices: Productive or Partisan?

Dr. Jay Barth says the possibility exists that Republican “mavericks” newly elected to the Arkansas House and Senate hold the potential to undo the election gains the Republican Party made…

Hundreds participate in area election events, poll work

Courthouses, watch parties the focal points for many who keep tabs on the democratic process.

Fort Smith jobless rate dips in September

Jobless figures, released Wednesday (Nov. 3) by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, show that the Pine Bluff area was the only one of eight Arkansas metro areas that saw…

Arkansas Best posts another quarterly income loss

Quarterly earnings for Arkansas Best Corp. continue to be in the red, but a market watcher expects the “positive earnings momentum” to continue for the financially beleaguered transportation holding company….

Beebe reelected Governor; Republicans winning other top spots

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) was approved by Arkansas voters for a second term, but trends in a close election have the Lt. Gov. and Secretary of State races moving to…

Republicans win most area legislative seats

Republicans will constitute the majority of legislators representing the Fort Smith region in the next Arkansas General Assembly, based on unofficial results posted by the Arkansas Secretary of State as…

Sanders wins Fort Smith mayoral race; Settle reelected

For the first time in 20 years, Fort Smith will soon have a new mayor. Mr. Sandy Sanders defeated longtime Mayor Ray Baker in what was a relatively quiet race…

Freeman reelected as Van Buren mayor; Deffenbaugh wins District 66 seat

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman survived a election challenge, and Gary Deffenbaugh handily won the right to represent the Van Buren area in the Arkansas…

Hollenbeck wins Sheriff race; Republicans sweep other top county posts

Bill Hollenbeck will be the next Sebastian County Sheriff. Hollenbeck (D) captured more than 57% of the vote in the race against Tommy Young (R). The first ever professional survey…

Boozman wins Senate; Womack wins 3rd District seat

U.S. Rep. John Boozman (R) will soon take a seat in the U.S. Senate, and Rogers Mayor Steve Womack (R) will replace Boozman as the next 3rd District Congressman. Arkansas…

Fort Smith board fires city administrator

The Fort Smith board of directors voted 4-3 Tuesday night (Nov. 2) to fire City Administrator Dennis Kelly. Kelly was dismissed effective immediately. Voting to fire Kelly were City Directors…

Fort Smith board rejects job cut proposal

A proposal by Fort Smith City Administrator Dennis Kelly to cut at least 20 jobs to cover the convention center cost was the proverbial lead balloon at Tuesday’s (Nov. 2)…

State tax receipts show gains in consumer, business spending

A resurgence in consumer and business spending has helped boost Arkansas tax collections 7% above the same fiscal period in 2009. The Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration reported Tuesday…

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kick Off

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE American Cancer Society After Hours Gathering to KICK OFF the 2011 Relay For Life Season CALICO COUNTY 2401 South 56th Tuesday November 9th Drop In…

Lawsuit-induced relief uncertain for Arkansas Best (Updated)

The markets and at least one analyst are not convinced a lawsuit against the Teamsters will provide near- or long-term relief for Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. Updated info: However,…

National GDP, wage reports show flat economy

Recent GDP numbers and personal income reports provide more proof of an economy that is flat or limping toward recovery. According to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, real GDP…