Fort Smith

Construction backlog dips

Report not a pretty picture for commercial construction.

The Arc for the River Valley Funwalk

The Arc for the River Valley celebrates 50 years of serving the intellectually and developmentally disabled community with a Funwalk and fundraiser at Ben Geren from 10-12 May 22nd. For…

Sebastian County Bar Association to Host Arkansas Insurance Dept. – Effects of New Federal Healthcare Legislation in Arkansas

The Sebastian County Bar Association will host the Arkansas Insurance Department on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Holiday Inn City Center located at…

Candidate forums set by Fort Smith League of Women Voters (Updated)

The Fort Smith League of Women voters recently announced a series of four candidate forums that is to include the eight candidates in the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional…

Ad hoc group formed to study convention center issues

The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved names for an ad hoc committee Tuesday night that is charged with coming up with funding and/or operations options for the Fort Smith…

$7.5 million released for area water supply improvement

State and federal officials announced Tuesday (April 6) that the Franklin-Sebastian Public Water Authority will receive $7.5 million in federal stimulus funds to help secure water to more than 29,000…

The City Wire video: Gov. Mike Beebe talks about job recruitment

Gov. Mike Beebe took a few minutes after a recent “community celebration” (April 6) of Mitsubishi’s decision to locate a $100 million plant in the Fort Smith area to speak…

Mitsubishi plant to be up and running by early 2012

Mitsubishi officials confirmed Tuesday (April 6) their intent to build a $100 million wind-turbine assembly plant at Chaffee Crossing, with full production and 400 jobs in place by the first…

Writing Your Recollections

Too often when we try to write our own stories, they come out lacking the humor or poignancy we remember. That’s because they’re so familiar to us that we lose…

Japanese

Introduces students with little or no prior instruction in the Japanese language to the basic vocabulary and conversation skills needed for various situations. Enjoy exotic customs with Japanese calligraphy, tea-tasting,…

Lincoln impressed with regional intermodal progress, plans

U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln said it is “incredibly impressive” what business and civic leaders in Crawford and Sebastian counties have done and are doing through the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority….

RITA may soon meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary

Members of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) may soon have a chance to take their short- and long-term funding needs directly to the top of the U.S. Department of…

Dick Morris to speak at Fort Smith Tea Party rally

Political consultant and author Dick Morris will be in Fort Smith on April 15 as part of a statewide series of “Tax Day” Tea Parties organized by the Arkansas chapter…

Leaning on the library

More people use libraries during the recession.

Business owners, entrepreneurs need to know about new health care law

Stockman says it may be controversial, but businesses should bone up on the new health care rules.

Womack raises $150,000 in 3rd District race (Updated)

Rogers Mayor Steve Womack is crowing about his fundraising success, but with the primary election just a little more than five weeks away it remains uncertain whether money will result…

Matney receives Lucille Speakman award

Dr. Gabriel Matney of Roland has been recognized for his efforts in the classroom with a Lucille Speakman Excellence Award at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Matney, who…

Area tourism officials are bowling for dollars

Potentially thousands of strikes and spares will provide even more ammunition for those who argue that tourism is an important cylinder in the region’s economic engine. Officials with the Southern…

The Junior League of Fort Smith’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Junior League of Fort Smith will be celebrating 50 years of community service and membership in the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. with an Anniversary Ball entitled "Celebrating…

The VP A&P pushes PR on the QR

It’s taking a little PR to get the word out about QR. Maryl Koeth, director of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotion Commission, recently returned from the Governor’s Conference on…