by - May 13, 2013 11:22 am
The occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has achieved accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The ACOTE accreditation lasts five…
by - May 12, 2013 8:19 pm
“You will never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.” – Irish proverb Here we are again in Fort Smith with another study. This time it’s an…
by - May 12, 2013 6:15 pm
“Son, what are your plans after you graduate this month?” “Well Mom, I’m heading to California to be a porn star. I’m going to follow my passion!” If being a…
by - May 12, 2013 5:57 pm
Seniors Randall Fant and Matt Vinson made their last regular season start at Baum Stadium a memorable one on Sunday as the two seniors led No. 14 Arkansas to a…
by - May 11, 2013 10:59 pm
An estimated 300 people gathered on a pleasant Saturday evening (May 11) for a Crawfish Boil fundraiser that generated more than $5,000 for Girls Inc. of Fort Smith. The event…
by - May 11, 2013 9:40 pm
Thousands of visitors strolled the Main Street of Van Buren during the 36th Annual Old Timer's Day Arts and Crafts Festival which kicked off on Friday (May 10). A large…
by - May 11, 2013 2:44 pm
Has Arkansas finally found a candidate for Governor who is camera shy? I seem to recall Asa Hutchinson as a candidate for several offices, U.S. Senate, Attorney General, Congress and…
by - May 10, 2013 5:58 pm
Escalating beef prices have corporate giants McDonald’s and Tyson Foods backtracking in recent days. And with the summer grilling season just days away, consumers wanting steaks and premium burgers will…
by - May 10, 2013 5:58 pm
Regionalism is part of the allure of Fort Smith and it will be key to the future growth of the area's economy. That is according to two speakers at the…
by - May 10, 2013 1:56 pm
In an effort to better compete with big box retailers on large ticket items such as electronics and household appliances, Sears will offer a lease-purchase option for the credit challenged….
by - May 10, 2013 9:04 am
ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons, according to a company statement issued Friday (May 10). Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB is the parent company…
by - May 10, 2013 6:46 am
Despite all of the discussion in the legislature about Act 226, a bill that would allow faculty and staff to carry a concealed firearm on college campuses, NorthWest Arkansas Community…
by - May 9, 2013 9:21 pm
Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) announced earlier this week that he would not seek re-election to another term of office in 2014. His eventual retirement will mark nearly three…
by - May 9, 2013 6:02 pm
The candidate announcements continue to trickle in and the first announced candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State has been made by Pulaski County Elections Commission Chair Susan Inman. Inman, a…
by - May 9, 2013 5:53 pm
The Spring Commencement at the University of Arkansas will once again have the largest graduating class in school history – an estimated 3,700 students, roughly 1,000 more graduates than last…
by - May 9, 2013 5:47 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe also announced the following appointments. David Stewart, Fayetteville, to the Washington County District Court, Fayetteville Department. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2014. Replaces Rudy Moore. Larry Dean Autry,…
by - May 9, 2013 5:06 pm
Tax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than 9%. But one area…
by - May 9, 2013 4:18 pm
A new pilot program from Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) could make the drive along Phoenix Avenue near the airport a little brighter, even in the dead of night. Crews…
by - May 9, 2013 3:51 pm
Cox Communications and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to install a $25,000 technology center at the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club facility in Fort Smith. The…
by - May 9, 2013 9:28 am
