by - July 14, 2009 8:42 pm
Art is in the eye of the deed-holder
Arvest Bank of Fort Smith formally transfers former branch bank property to the Fort Smith Art Center
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by - July 14, 2009 2:50 pm
Online banking trends grow
Almost 70 million U.S. households bank or pay bills online.
by - July 14, 2009 2:13 pm
Fort Smith director comments favorable about intermodal authority
One down, three to go. The effort to create a Fort Smith/Van Buren regional intermodal authority is a step closer with agreement approval granted Monday night from the Crawford County…
by - July 14, 2009 1:49 pm
Marketing and advertising remain an important part of business success
The effective use of press releases can help a business get its message to the masses.
by - July 14, 2009 11:25 am
Six Chinese students visit for first UAFS international exchange
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith began July 12 hosting its first international summer program with a visit from six Chinese students. The junior-level students and two faculty members…
by - July 14, 2009 7:45 am
Area radio stations hope to create community connections
The four Fort Smith radio stations owned by Clear Channel have created a local advisory board designed to connect the stations with the needs of communities in the Fort Smith…
by - July 13, 2009 5:47 pm
Bank of the Ozarks posts income gain, notes loan losses
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks reported Monday (July 13) that its net income for the first six months of 2009 was $18.78 million, up 14.8% from the same period…
by - July 13, 2009 8:49 am
Damn Yankees
The New York Yankees continue to be the most popular team in Major League Baseball.
by - July 12, 2009 9:21 pm
Intermodal authority soon to be discussed by Fort Smith directors
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will begin Tuesday a formal conversation that could help establish an intermodal authority that promises to significantly improve shipping conditions for regional manufacturers. City…
by - July 12, 2009 8:56 pm
Administrator hire/fire authority supported by two Fort Smith city directors
At least two Fort Smith city directors agree with City Administrator Dennis Kelly’s assertion he should have hire/fire authority over department heads. (The City Wire requested comment about Kelly’s proposed…
by - July 12, 2009 7:56 pm
Cash is King
Keeping a better track on cash flow is important for business success.
by - July 12, 2009 7:48 pm
It’s about time
Most folks who speak during meetings of the Fort Smith board of directors talk much and say little. Including the members of the board. Especially members of the board. David…
by - July 11, 2009 4:36 pm
Bringing the fight back to a Civil War battlefield in Fort Smith
Civil War reenactment delivers smoke, gunfire and lessons about the soldiers and weapons used in the battle.
by - July 10, 2009 6:11 pm
Fort Smith ‘Organization Analysis’ released; hire/fire authority request back in play
Editor’s note: The City Wire has requested comment about proposed city changes noted in this story from Fort Smith’s seven city directors and Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker. We originally had…
by - July 10, 2009 2:37 pm
Deck: Don’t expect a big manufacturing rebound
Kathy Deck delivered a good news/bad news sermon Friday morning, with the good news including rising consumer confidence and the bad news including an increase in delinquent consumer loans. Yes,…
by - July 10, 2009 2:08 pm
Fort Smith Art Center August Exhibit and Reception
The Fort Smith Art Center invites the public to a the July exhibit highlighting work by Jimmy Leach. Mr. Leach lives in Northeastern Oklahoma and is inspired by the beauty…
by - July 10, 2009 2:06 pm
Summer Art Camp
• Daily 9 am to noon (beverage and snack provided) • Children ages 5-12 (parents are also welcome and free!) • Experienced art teachers • Age-related groups • Simultaneous sessions…
by - July 10, 2009 1:45 pm
Public Enemies delivers inflammable cars, squeaky shoes and mixed review
SHE continues to hope for a little something-something between J. Edgar and his male assistant. Weird.
by - July 10, 2009 11:06 am
Fort Smith schools get high marks for graduation rates
The Education Week “Diplomas Count” study, sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, determined that among the nation’s urban school districts, the Fort Smith Public School District exceeds statistical…
by - July 10, 2009 11:02 am
Warden named outreach officer at ATU-Ozark
Kenneth Warden III has been hired as the chief business and community outreach officer at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Warden previously served as business and industry coordinator since August 2006,…