Fort Smith

Shutdown may block access to federal campaign reports

With the government shutdown now in its ninth day and with no end appearing to be on the horizon, candidates for federal offices may be wondering what to do about…

Boozman, Pryor lobby FAA to open plane registry

Members of the U.S. Senate have stepped up pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration to keep open its Aircraft Registry Office during the shutdown. The action, lead by U.S. Sens….

Fort Smith Museum of History Birthday Celebration for Alphonso Trent

Celebrate the birthday of Fort Smith native and well-known jazz musician, Alphonso Trent. October 24 at 12:00 noon, enjoy for a free lunch hour jazz concert at the Fort Smith…

Project Compassion Caregiver Workshop

New development set for busy I-540/Rogers area

An old hotel sitting on more than three acres on a high-traffic section of Rogers Avenue near Interstate 540 in Fort Smith has been purchased by The Westphal Group with…

Dr. James Baker elected president of Arkansas osteopathic association

Dr. James Baker, an internal medicine specialist with Northwest Medical Plaza in Bentonville, was recently inducted as president of the Arkansas Osteopathic Medical Association. His term is for one year….

Foreclosure pace slows in September

Foreclosure activity across the U.S. continues to recede with trends at the end of the third quarter marking 36 months of declines, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac. U.S. foreclosure starts in…

Child abuse prevention focus of Step Up, Speak Out rallies

It was a saga that captured the interest of people across America two years ago – the arrest and trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky on…

UAFS officials unveil 20-year master plan

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith on Wednesday (Oct. 9) unveiled its master plan for the next 20 years, detailing a vision that UAFS Chancellor Dr. Paul Beran called…

Natural gas leader seeks demand increase

Marty Durbin, CEO of America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), says it is time to accelerate natural gas usage and dependency in the U.S. “What we’re really trying to get ANGA’s…

WeatherBarr receives award from Chelsea Building Products

Fort Smith-based WeatherBarr entered and won the New Construction Installation Application category in a contest sponsored by Chelsea Building Products. Chelsea Building Products announced their Edge Award contest earlier in…

Gino Bell named A Club captain for Arkansas-South Carolina game

Former Arkansas defensive lineman Geno Bell will serve as the A Club Honorary Captain for Saturday’s game between Arkansas and South Carolina. Bell was a four-year letterwinner for the Razorbacks….

High school girls immersed in IT possibilities

Google glasses, Instagram earrings and three dimensional holographic print options for smartphones were just a few of the ideas batted around the room Wednesday (Oct. 9) by high school girls…

Fort Smith officials nix urban forester idea

It has been almost six months since worry was expressed about whether Fort Smith would be able to maintain its Tree City USA status, but as the city's Parks and…

Texas Hold-Em Poker Par-Tee!

The First Tee Fort Smith

Tusk to Tail: Gamecock with a side of egg and danish, please.

Boy, how time flies when you are having fun. It is already game 7 this Saturday, but it feels like we just got started. We have two more games before…

Fall Festival to benefit H&H Rebuilders

History Lessons for Children

Fort Smith Museum of History History Lessons for Children October 19 and November 16, 2013 1:00 p. m. Join volunteer Diane White for entertaining and educational history lessons. Children will…

Beebe appoints 23 to state boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe has announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Mary Aitken, Maumelle, reappointed to the Governor's Trauma Advisory Council. Appointment expires July 1, 2015. Dr….