by - February 2, 2009 7:07 pm
Big Marshals Museum appropriation not a sure bet
Included in HB 1304 is a $22.8 million appropriation for the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith. But don’t spend any of that money just yet. The bill is a…
Fort Smith
by - February 2, 2009 6:15 pm
Proposed bill would make it easier to boost tourism tax
A bill that would make it easier for the city of Fort Smith to levy a 1% hospitality tax was filed Monday (Feb. 2) The bill one was one of…
by - February 2, 2009 5:02 pm
Bill includes $40.76 million fund for Gov. Beebe’s quick-closing fund
It was a busy day in Little Rock, with more than 90 bills filed by 4 p.m. Most of the bills came from the Joint Budget Committee and dealt with…
by - February 2, 2009 3:25 pm
Building activity slows in Van Buren, Fort Smith (Updated with Greenwood info)
Fort Smith building activity slowed more than 32% in January compared to December and more than 45% compared to January 2008, according to building permits issued by the city. The…
by - February 2, 2009 2:47 pm
Fort Smith door and window maker: Times tough but investment continues
Fort Smith-based Harry G. Barr Co. was featured in the January 2009 issue of Door & Window Manufacturer, a magazine that reaches more than 30,000 companies and individuals in the…
by - February 1, 2009 1:10 pm
Facebook fugitive
Friends and relatives who are old enough to know better are becoming more active on this Facebook thing. One can be guilted into creating a Facebook profile to respond to…
by - January 31, 2009 9:31 pm
Stimulus thoughts from the alleged smart kids in the room
Even Obama supporters are having public doubts about the levels of government “stimulus.”
by - January 31, 2009 8:39 pm
Fort Smith Symphony guests treated to All-American performance (Updated with more photos)
Cultural and economic benefits of symphony were focus of dinner remarks by Mark Rumsey.
by - January 31, 2009 10:04 am
Arkansas Best reviewing acquisition possibilities (Updated)
Editor’s note: See updated info at the end of this post. For companies holding cash, a down market could be a good time to buy. Such is the foundation of…
by - January 30, 2009 3:00 pm
Fort Smith sales tax collections see growth in 2008
Fort Smith sales tax collections for 2008 were up more than 6% over the budget estimate and almost 9% more than 2007 collections — all good news in a struggling…
by - January 30, 2009 9:31 am
Harriman: Beebe watching federal stimulus package moves
The office of Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has dedicated a staffer to the full-time watch of the Congressional actions to push a federal stimulus package, according to this interesting report…
by - January 30, 2009 8:51 am
Multi-million dollar upgrade of electric lines planned for Logan County
Oklahoma City-based OG&E filed Thursday (Jan. 29) its plans for a $12.67 million improvement of an electric transmission line in Logan County. The filing, made with the Arkansas Public Service…
by - January 29, 2009 9:04 pm
Women of Distinction, Girl Scout noted for leadership and service
The Girl Scout program has recognized more than 60 area women for their support of community programs and organizations.
by - January 29, 2009 5:54 pm
Willin-N-Able is COOL
"We’re real excited to have been invited back!" says David Cross. " This is a great venue for music in Van Buren- have you seen how they’ve remodeled it?" Willin-N-Able…
by - January 29, 2009 5:36 pm
Hunt, Acxiom report on tough financial conditions
The national economy proved tough for Arkansas-based companies that move goods and information. J.B. HUNTLowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported today (Jan. 29) fourth quarter net income of $53.27…
by - January 29, 2009 8:52 am
USA Truck posts quarterly gain in tough trucking environment
Van Buren-based USA Truck announced Thursday (Jan. 29) that its 2008 net income was $3.14 million, up over the $140,000 posted in 2007. However, the company has responded by the…
by - January 29, 2009 8:19 am
Roosters, stallions and Mercedes, Oh my!
We worship, this week, with our Lady of Margarita. Amen, and pass the salt.
by - January 29, 2009 8:09 am
Arkansas Best sees big drop in 2008 net income; cuts jobs and equipment
Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. reported this morning (Jan. 29) that the reduction in freight demand has forced the national trucking company to cut about 2,000 jobs in 2008, with…
by - January 28, 2009 5:04 pm
Election schedules and military operations focus of bill filings
It was a quiet day in Little Rock, with less than 20 bills filed to be considered at the 87th Arkansas General Assembly. Some of the interesting bills filed Wednesday…
by - January 28, 2009 4:43 pm
Murphy Oil net income nears $2 billion
El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. announced today (Jan. 28) fiscal 2008 net income of $1.77 billion, up over the $766.5 million in 2007. The energy exploration and production company posted…