by - October 6, 2013 8:57 pm
Elections have consequences
As a kid, one of my favorite things every Saturday morning was watching Mid-South Wrestling. It was always filled with theatrics, high drama, and a lot of bad acting. Every…
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by - October 6, 2013 11:00 am
A lesson learned from the UA fiasco?
The ongoing saga at the Advancement Division of the state’s flagship University, while still mired in controversy, took a different turn this week. Finally, someone on campus, Dr. John Watkins,…
by - October 6, 2013 9:58 am
Cancer survivors, supporters take a pink and wet walk
Despite the rainy weather, hundreds of participants showed up for the 7th annual Paint the Park Pink held at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus on Saturday (Oct….
by - October 5, 2013 4:57 pm
Sam’s Club offers pass to military during shutdown
Bentonville-based Sam’s Club said it is offering military personnel and retirees a free pass to shop in the warehouse club network while the military-base commissaries are closed because of the…
by - October 5, 2013 1:04 pm
Red Shoe Shindig pays homage to Roaring Twenties
Clad in flapper dresses, feather headpieces, zoot suits and of course, red shoes, more than 250 guests turned out on Friday (Oct. 4) for the third annual Red Shoe Shindig….
by - October 4, 2013 12:50 pm
Former manufacturer says ‘right people’ key to success
The state's second ever Arkansas Manufacturing Day started bright and early Friday morning (Oct. 4) with a presentation by Jon Harrison at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's First…
by - October 4, 2013 12:16 pm
Memo outlines ideas for teacher insurance fix
Last week, House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, and Senate President Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, charged the heads of the legislative education and insurance committees to come up with a framework for…
by - October 4, 2013 9:58 am
Lunch out takes a big bite from family budgets
Who doesn’t look forward to lunch outside the office on occasion? Consumers will spend an average of $10 per outing, and they do it again at least one more time…
by - October 3, 2013 10:21 pm
Fort Smith homebuilders unveil 2013 Showcase Home
More than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to tour the Showcase Home and officially kick off the Fall Parade of Homes conducted by the Greater Fort Smith Association of Homebuilders….
by - October 3, 2013 9:18 pm
Arkansas AG approves medical marijuana ballot proposal
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) gave ballot title approval to a group’s effort to potentially qualify a medical marijuana proposal for voter consideration in November 2014. Arkansans for Compassionate…
by - October 3, 2013 9:14 pm
Arkansas business leaders comment on federal shutdown
Much has been said of the potential negative economic impact of the federal government shutdown. Market watchers suggest a 0.2% to 0.4% hit to the fourth quarter GDP, with some…
by - October 3, 2013 8:08 pm
Wal-Mart onshoring push delivers jobs to Rogers
New manufacturing jobs are coming to Rogers thanks to the Wal-Mart Stores initiative to return manufacturing jobs to the U.S. Wal-Mart, state and city officials plan to reveal on Monday…
by - October 3, 2013 7:14 pm
Tusk to Tail Week 6: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater?
The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. The Florida game on Saturday also…
by - October 3, 2013 4:23 pm
Arkansas AG goes after Western Sky and lending partners
Following New York’s lead, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed suit this week against payday lending partners Western Sky Financial, CashCall and WS Funding, along with their two owners Martin…
by - October 3, 2013 2:36 pm
UA receives $32 million for low-income student study
A $32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund a University of Arkansas effort designed to improve career options for low-income Arkansas teenagers with disabilities. The grant…
by - October 3, 2013 12:02 pm
JBU gets $6 million for nursing program
John Brown University announced a $6 million lead gift for a new nursing education facility and endowment for the college’s new nursing program. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. The…
by - October 3, 2013 11:46 am
Canadian Brass Lecture-Demonstration
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Music Department will host the Grammy Award-winning Canadian Brass in a lecture-demonstration that will showcase the group’s musical talent as both entertainers and…
by - October 3, 2013 11:46 am
90th Anniversary Gala Dinner
As the Fort Smith Symphony kicks off its 90th Anniversary, the opening concert and anniversary celebration will be extraordinary. Beginning the special events on Saturday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m.,…
by - October 3, 2013 11:42 am
“Murder and Mayhem” Trolley Tour
The popular “Murder and Mayhem” Trolley Tour features haunted and gruesome stories from years past. Begin the evening with Halloween treats, drinks and ghost stories along with a peek at…
by - October 2, 2013 4:08 pm
Shutdown may delay Arkansas Guard training (Updated)
Uncertainty about a law to pay the military during the federal government shutdown has resulted in the Arkansas National Guard halting operations that could result in no pay to almost…