Fort Smith

Weber seeks board position; Mayor Baker submits candidacy application

Now comes Realtor Pam Weber to the list of those seeking a position on the Fort Smith board of directors. Weber, the first female to file for a board seat…

The Compass Report: Regional economy sees conditions improve in early 2010

Gains in regional building permits and a leveling off in the unemployment rate helped boost the economic “grade” of the Fort Smith regional economy during the first quarter of 2010….

Arkansas broadband access maps released

Connect Arkansas has released six “maps” that show the availability of high-speed wireless, broadband and satellite Internet connections in Arkansas. The maps are part of an ongoing process by Connect…

Consumer distress

New index says many consumers remain in tough fiscal spot.

Glidewell’s 2009 legislative compensation tops $63,000

It turns out Rep. Frank Glidewell did collect more than $47,000 from the state in per diem and expenses during 2009, although the Glidewell campaign disputes the description of $18,000…

Big Screen Peter: The Man Who Knew Too Much

Peter is on a classic movie kick. And it doesn’t get much more classic than Alfred Hitchcock.

Convention center group endorses 1% hospitality tax

The ad hoc convention center committee on Wednesday (May 26) unanimously endorsed the idea of a 1% hospitality tax to fill an up to $1 million funding shortfall related to…

American Bonsai Class

BASIC BONSAI CLASS American Bonsai Nursery June 19 12:30 to 4:00pm Bonsai Class with bonsai artist Bill Choat. Remove the mystery of bonsai by learning the basics of care…

Little Ms. Lady Liberty Pageant

Little Ms. Lady Liberty Pageant June 27 King Opera House 427 Main Street Van Buren 2 p.m. Little Ms. Lady Liberty Pageant at 2 p.m. For more information…

J.R.’s Country Gospel Singers

J.R’s Country Gospel Singers King Opera House 427 Main Street Van Buren June 19, 2010 7 p.m. J.R.’s Country Gospel Variety Show. 7 p.m. Tickets $5 at the…

Van Buren High School Mass 1980’s class Reunion

Van Buren High School Mass 1980’s Class Reunion June 12 6:30 p.m. Fort Smith Event Center Van Buren High School Mass 1980’s Class Reunion. 6:30 p.m. until 2…

Something For Everyone

Something For Everyone June 4 7 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center 2001 Pointer Trail Benefit concert for the Van Buren Football Booster Club. Featuring 3 bands. Fullers…

Work weight

Stress and economic pressures may lead to weight gain.

Banks, bird studies part of Fort Smith airport meeting

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] On Tuesday (May 25) the Fort Smith Commission approved a letter of intent that could pave the way for a new financial institution to be…

Scene by Carson: A note to college grads

Amanda issues a few etiquette tips for the big job interview, including a caution against tweezing nose hairs in the parking lot.

Markets react to Teamsters rejection of ABF wage deal

Wall Street traders on Tuesday (May 25) cut more than 14% off the price of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. shares after the company’s union drivers rejected a wage and…

Officials break ground on $13.6 million Van Buren school

City, county and Van Buren school officials broke ground Tuesday on a new $13.6 million building for King Elementary School, according to a statement from the district. The new facility…

Roller Girls Gone Wild: Rumble in the Jungle

Saturday, June 5 Game 5 vs. OKC Roller Derby @ Home Roller Girls Gone Wild: Rumble in the Jungle Saturday, June 5, 20210 Roller Girls Gone Wild: Rumble in the…

The City Wire analysis: Arkansas companies cautious after good first quarter results

Arkansas stocks got a recession-busting bounce from better-than-expected first quarter financial results, but most remain cautious after surviving after a Dow Jones’ panic-fed 1,000-point drop and recent sell-off of U.S….