by - May 3, 2015 4:00 pm
A third political party can’t win
I want to address why we have had historically a two party dominant political system this country. Note that I wrote “dominant” here, as there have been and are today…
Fort Smith
by - May 2, 2015 9:55 pm
Thousands celebrate the official opening of Razorback Greenway
Residents of Northwest Arkansas celebrated Saturday alongside federal, state and local officials as the ribbon was cut shortly after noon to mark the official opening of the Razorback Greenway, a…
by - May 2, 2015 9:07 pm
Five Razorbacks selected in the 2015 NFL draft
The University of Arkansas had five student-athletes selected in the 2015 NFL Draft on Saturday, including four defensive players. It is the first time since 2008 that the Razorbacks have…
by - May 1, 2015 2:51 pm
Fort Smith chamber holds expo and job fair, lobbies for trail tax vote
A gathering of 90 businesses and organizations based or active in the Fort Smith metro area participated Friday (May 1) in the “Path To Progress,” a business expo and job…
by - May 1, 2015 2:10 pm
ArcBest announces dividend, notes U-Pack award from Better Business Bureau
Fort Smith-based ArcBest has announced a quarterly cash dividend of six cents per share payable May 29 to shareholders of record on May 15. The company is set to report…
by - May 1, 2015 12:54 pm
T. Boone Pickens pushes for natural gas, says oil will hit $70 by year end
Oil prices will return to $70 a barrel by the end of the year as American production declines and inventories are drawn down, Oklahoma oilman and natural gas supporter T….
by - April 30, 2015 9:08 pm
Gov. Hutchinson moves forward with highway funding working group
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed an executive order Thursday (April 30) to create the Governor’s Working Group on Highway Funding, he told a group while speaking at the Arkansas Trucking Association’s…
by - April 30, 2015 8:55 pm
Bird flu and volatile beef markets shouldn’t dampen Tyson Foods’ profits
While Avian Influenza dominated headlines and packer margins ran in the red in recent weeks they are not expected to put a dent in Tyson Foods’ profits. The company is…
by - April 30, 2015 7:19 pm
Revising the ‘good place to die’ pitch
A recent commentary by me suggesting that we make Fort Smith a place that caters to the retirement crowd was not well received by all. My tagline, “Fort Smith is…
by - April 30, 2015 5:36 pm
Fort Smith fires back against allegation of planting bad software
In a response filed Monday (April 27), the city of Fort Smith countered allegations that Fort Smith police attempted to infect the computer of a Little Rock attorney. The 11-page…
by - April 30, 2015 3:28 pm
U.S. spending for Mother’s Day predicted to rise to $21.2 billion
Retailers are poised to profit handsomely in the coming days as consumers are expected to dole out $21.2 billion for dear Mom and the national holiday in her honor slated…
by - April 30, 2015 3:07 pm
National Register of Historic listings expanded at Chaffee Crossing
The Chaffee Crossing Historic Preservation Organization (CCHPO) announced Thursday (April 30) the expansion of the Camp Chaffee Historic District at Chaffee Crossing near Fort Smith. With the assistance of the…
by - April 30, 2015 3:03 pm
U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge named to U.S. Attorney General advisory committee
Conner Eldridge, U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, is one of six U.S. attorneys named to the 21-member Attorney General’s Advisory Committee. The announcement was made by…
by - April 30, 2015 3:01 pm
Arvest Bank again receives top ranking from J.D. Power
Arvest Bank once again received the highest ranking among its peers in both the South Central and Southwest Regions in the J.D. Power 2015 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. This marks…
by - April 30, 2015 2:43 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum acquires historic photo collection
The U.S. Marshals Museum said Thursday (April 30) it will acquire a historic photo collection from Betty Wilfong with the help of museum supporters Pat and David Hightower of Fort…
by - April 30, 2015 10:04 am
Western Arkansas Ballet Production of Dance Fusion
Dance Fusion will be performed at the Breedlove Auditorium on the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus (5210 Grand Ave Fort Smith, AR 72904) Saturday, June 6, 2015 at…
by - April 30, 2015 9:17 am
Murphy Oil reports first quarter loss on falling oil, gas prices
Murphy Oil Corp. fell into the red during the first quarter as declining crude oil and natural gas prices cut a huge swath across the oil giant’s entire operations. For…
by - April 30, 2015 9:05 am
Fort Smith metro job numbers up in March, but below pre-recession levels
The March jobs reports for the Fort Smith metro shows a year-over-year gain in employment, but the regional employment has struggled to gain and maintain momentum in the previous five…
by - April 29, 2015 7:14 pm
The Supply Side: Retailers struggle to combat out-of-stock problems
Empty shelves are an ongoing problem at Wal-Mart Stores and other retailers. It frustrates customers and results in negative headlines and social media posts. Wal-Mart and other retailers are making…
by - April 29, 2015 6:46 pm
Hearing on Arkansas gay marriage ban to await U.S. Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has delayed a decision on the constitutionality of Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage pending the outcome of a case before the U.S. Supreme…