by - April 23, 2013 4:17 pm
Boy Scout gay-inclusion idea draws local input
A resolution to be voted on in May by the Boy Scouts of America could allow openly homosexual youth to participate in the program and it has stirred strong emotions…
Fort Smith
by - April 23, 2013 2:50 pm
UAFS Evening of Chamber Music
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present an evening of chamber music beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature multiple flute, percussion, brass and clarinet ensembles from…
by - April 23, 2013 2:13 pm
Beebe signs ‘private option’; group to challenge law
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) signed the health insurance expansion measure known as the “private option” into law on Tuesday (April 23), just days after multiple high-stakes votes in the Arkansas…
by - April 23, 2013 2:08 pm
Teamsters, ABF again extend ‘frustrating’ labor talks
“Frustrating” contract negotiations between Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have again been extended, with May 31 the new deadline. The Teamsters issued a statement…
by - April 23, 2013 1:39 pm
UAFS joins the GraduateNWA program
Students interested in completing their degrees may now have an easier time finding not only a school, but also a degree program that fits their busy schedules following an announcement…
by - April 23, 2013 1:24 pm
Arkansas Best announces quarterly dividend
The Board of Directors of Arkansas Best Corp. announced Tuesday (April 23) a quarterly cash dividend of 3 cents per share. The dividend is payable May 21 to shareholders of…
by - April 23, 2013 12:40 pm
Baseball, rock-n-roll and crawfish, oh my!
Crawfish and rock-n-roll make for a good combination of events set to take place in the Fort Smith region during the next few weeks. Following are details on four upcoming…
by - April 23, 2013 11:28 am
Benton County leads state in home sales
Pulaski County, Arkansas’ largest by population, is no longer the likely list topper for the number of homes sold in a given period. Benton County Realtors sold 883 homes during…
by - April 22, 2013 8:56 pm
Superproject, Medicaid top Legislative Session
Arkansas lawmakers moved one day closer to recess and final adjournment after approving a massive $4.9 billion spending bill, $170 million in surplus funds, and a new Senate leader. Two…
by - April 22, 2013 8:29 pm
Golfers gather for United Way support
More than 100 golfers and volunteers gathered at Fianna Hills Country Club on Monday (April 22) for the 2013 United Way Tournament to raise money for the United Way of…
by - April 22, 2013 7:29 pm
Benton County GOP draws fire for ‘Scathing’ article
The Arkansas State Police launched and ended an investigation into comments made public over the weekend in which a Benton County Republican suggested gun violence as a method to persuade…
by - April 22, 2013 7:16 pm
Wal-Mart, Foundation donations hit $1 billion
Officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the Walmart Foundation on Monday (April 22) announced that they have given more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions during the most…
by - April 22, 2013 5:55 pm
Big box uses emerge as more Wal-Mart sales go online
Retail behemoth Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is also a real estate company of gigantic proportion with roughly 4,000 super-sized boxes scattered coast to coast amid small town America. In fact, Wal-Mart’s…
by - April 22, 2013 4:40 pm
Quarterly income jumps for Deltic Timber
El Dorado-based Deltic Timber Corp. reported first quarter profits of $6.77 million, a huge jump from a $97,000 profit one year ago. Deltic’s manufacturing segment reported operating income of $11.3…
by - April 22, 2013 4:36 pm
Governor promotes ‘artistic tourism’
Spring marks the start of a new tourism season for many travelers who come to Arkansas for our great outdoors. But recently, more and more visitors are drawn indoors to…
by - April 22, 2013 4:31 pm
ATU-Ozark team has good showing in electric vehicle rally
Three students from Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus competed in the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ 10th Annual Electric Vehicle Rally, taking home first place honors in the troubleshooting category. Held Friday,…
by - April 22, 2013 4:19 pm
Police officials comment on traffic camera law
For drivers who go through the intersection of College Avenue and Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville, it's nearly a given that they'll see at least one car run a red light….
by - April 22, 2013 3:59 pm
The Penny Committee raises $16,500
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and Sebastian County Judge David Hudson have taken to the streets and are making citizens across the county aware of not only public safety funding…
by - April 22, 2013 11:11 am
Boone promoted to regional HMA job
Richard Boone, the chief financial officer of Sparks Health System, has been promoted to operations/finance for the Southern and Western Group of Health Management Associates facilities. This new role includes…
by - April 21, 2013 8:15 pm
The spring teaser from Tusk to Tail
Take a spring day in Fayetteville. A gorgeous day that actually felt like spring, unlike the winter AND summer temperatures of the days before. Add a sporting event. Make it…