Fort Smith

It’s not the Matrix, but …

Two reports suggest it’s a dangerous electronic world, with Internet scams up more than 30%.

Regional sales tax collections solid in 2008; Booneville sees 3-month dip

Regional sales tax collections remained strong throughout 2008, with countywide collections in Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties totaling $43.45 million, up 12.5% over 2007 collections. Of the top 10…

Demolition to start at Phoenix Village Mall

More than $1 million in a demolition and redevelopment phase of the old Phoenix Village Mall is to begin April 23, according to Lance Beaty, a co-owner of the mall…

Arkansas Best posts $18.2 million quarterly loss

Arkansas Best Corp.’s first-quarter net income loss of $18.2 million is a clear reminder that the national trucking sector is in the midst of a tough freight recession. The Fort…

Water rate change for golf courses rejected

A water rate structure change designed to reduce the cost of water for five golf courses on the city of Fort Smith water system failed to gain a motion for…

Arkansas Best Corp. issues dividend

Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announced Tuesday (April 21) a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents payable May 19 to shareholders of record on May 5. The company is set…

Newspaper jobs continue decline

It’s no secret newspapers are cutting back, but news editor group puts numbers to the issue.

Fort Smith city directors opine on new chamber president

The City Wire asked the seven members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors four questions relating to the hiring of Paul Harvel as the new president of the Fort…

Business community wants action from new chamber president

An informal and non-scientific survey of Fort Smith business leaders suggests that the business community hopes the new chamber president will be aggressive, transparent and move beyond just talking about…

Stockman offers survival tips

Small business owners deserve some help on how to survive the stress of making the enterprise work.

Sen. Lincoln vows support for I-49

The office of U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., responded to a recent article in The City Wire in which it was suggested Lincoln tie her reelection to the funding of…

BancorpSouth sees quarterly earnings decline

Tupelo-Miss.-based BancorpSouth, which has branches in the Fort Smith area, posted first-quarter net income of $29.5 million, down 16.1% compared to the same quarter in 2008. The first-quarter figures also…

David Glass to retire from Wal-Mart board of directors

David Glass, who had the tough task of succeeding Sam Walton as the CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will end his more than 33-year Wal-Mart connection when he steps down…

Local, national housing markets improving

On a local and national level, the news for the housing sector is beginning to look better. The average list price of new and existing homes in the Fort Smith/Van…

Raider Reunion

It was a great tribute to airmen and crew who took the fight to the enemy in World War II.

Razorback Corvette Club “Fast Cars In The Fort” Corvette Show

The Razorvette Corvette Club in association with the Riverfront Blues Society presents an all Corvette Car Show and Riverfront Blues Fest. Car Show Registration and Reception starts June 26th at…

Social networking demographics

Less than half of Americans use social networking sites, and only 5% use Twitter.

Safe Kids!

The U.S. Marshals Museum announces the 2nd Annual Safe Kids! event at Harry E. Kelley Park. This signature event offers families the opportunity to bring their children for DNA Life…