Fort Smith

Insure Oklahoma program extended through 2014

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin announced Friday (Sept. 6) that state officials negotiated a one year extension for the Insure Oklahoma program. The program provides health insurance for nearly 30,000 working,…

National Bank of Sallisaw to merge with First National Bank of Fort Smith charter

Fort Smith-based First Bank Corp announced Thursday (Sept. 5) it will relinquish its charter for National Bank of Sallisaw and fold the bank operations into the First National Bank of…

Let’s get gassed

There are a few points to make about Fort Smith officials taking a close look at using compressed natural gas (CNG) as a fuel alternative in a portion of its…

Rep. Womack is leaning against action in Syria

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, did not shy away from addressing constituents' questions head-on as he held a town hall meeting at University of Arkansas at Fort Smith's Second Street…

Tusk to Tail: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater? WEEK 2

The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. Each week, they will be asked…

Razorback baseball team set to begin fall practice

The Arkansas baseball team returns to the field on Friday as it officially opens fall practice. Friday’s practice is set to begin at 2 p.m. at Baum Stadium. All Arkansas…

Mercy says Cooper lawsuit ‘vague and ambiguous’

Attorneys Mercy Fort Smith say a lawsuit from Fort Smith-based Cooper Clinic is to “vague and ambiguous” and will need a “more definite statement” before providing a response. The attorneys…

ARK Challenge delivers big for three startups

In its second year the ARK Challenge rolled out nine solid company startups before more than 35 investor groups on Thursday (Sept 5) at the final Demo Day at Crystal…

Arvest, Simmons bid for Metropolitan National Bank

In a surprise move, Bentonville-based Arvest Bank and Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp. submitted bids to acquire Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank, whose parent company, Rogers Bancshares, Inc., is…

Graphic Packaging, Umarex buck manufacturing trend

While Fort Smith has shed thousands of manufacturing jobs over the last several years, two companies with operations at Chaffee Crossing have found themselves to be not only stable, but…