by - January 11, 2013 7:05 am
‘Tough issues’ noted at Fort Smith Ward meeting
What a difference a year makes. The Ward 1 community meeting at Creekmore Community Center Thursday night (Jan. 10) had two things the first in December 2011 did not –…
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by - January 10, 2013 6:25 pm
NRA: Obama seeks ‘failed solutions’ on gun violence
The National Rifle Association, which has asked Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson to lead a study on armed guards in public schools, said Thursday (Jan. 10) that the White House…
by - January 10, 2013 5:56 pm
New mortgage qualification rules unveiled
Consumers wanting to buy a home could face slightly tighter underwriting guidelines by 2014 as mortgage qualification rules have been tweaked by regulators. These new rules that impact whether someone…
by - January 10, 2013 5:14 pm
Bill Hanna ends term as AIPRO president
Bill Hanna, president and board chairman of Fort Smith-based Hanna Oil and Gas Co., recently completed a two-year tenure as president of the Arkansas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association…
by - January 10, 2013 3:12 pm
Disaster assistance available for Arkansas farmers, ranchers
Disaster aid was announced Thursday (Jan. 10) for farmers and ranchers in 61 Arkansas counties as a result of damages from the 2012 drought. The announcement was made by the…
by - January 10, 2013 2:52 pm
Arkansas House Speaker leaves bank job
Yesterday (Jan. 9), former House Speaker-elect Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) took a bank job, today incoming Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) exited from one. Carter announced on Thursday (Jan. 10) he…
by - January 10, 2013 2:06 pm
Arkansas, Wal-Mart agree to health-payment system
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe and officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Thursday (Jan. 10) a health-payment system that could create savings of around $15 million during fiscal year 2014 and…
by - January 10, 2013 11:37 am
Lawmakers: Wal-Mart CEO knew about Mexican bribes
Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke is again on the hot seat with documents released by two lawmakers Thursday (Jan. 10) that indicate Duke was made aware of the Mexican bribery actions…
by - January 10, 2013 10:15 am
Education Week ranks Arkansas’ education system 5th in U.S.
Arkansas’s public education system ranks fifth in the nation according to the latest edition of Education Week’s Quality Counts. The report gives the state high marks in the transitions and…
by - January 10, 2013 9:48 am
Visual arts enhance education, campus life
Outside of most art classrooms, examples of student work lines the hallway, demonstrating the increasing expertise and talent that can be found in the college or university’s art department. Learning…
by - January 10, 2013 9:16 am
Study says fracking not harming Arkansas water
For nearly a decade, natural gas drilling in Arkansas has been accused of harming the drinking water in the Fayetteville Shale play. On Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey gave the…
by - January 10, 2013 8:36 am
Fort Smith Museum of History Lecture and Book Signing With Kevin L. Jones – Postcard History Series Fort Smith
Fort Smith Museum of History hosts Kevin L. Jones, author of the Postcard History Series Fort Smith, for a lecture and book signing on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 7:00…
by - January 9, 2013 5:34 pm
Regional building permit values fall in 2012
Building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren, combined to total $21.737 million in December, a significant improvement from $16.899 million in November and well above the $12.558…
by - January 9, 2013 5:06 pm
Wal-Mart goes to Washington to discuss gun control
Wal-Mart Stores is sending an executive to Washington on Thursday (Jan. 10) to meet with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden about the company's position on the responsible sale of firearms….
by - January 9, 2013 12:47 pm
Gov. Beebe’s office announces list of appointments
Governor Mike Beebe announced the following judicial appointment and appointments to boards and commissions: Jason Marshall, Walnut Ridge, as Lawrence County District Judge. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2014. Replaces the…
by - January 9, 2013 12:36 pm
Rockefeller report: Immigrants help state economy
A study released by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation suggests that immigrants have a positive contribution to Arkansas’ economy, but an estimated 42% do not have legal documentation. Report findings include…
by - January 9, 2013 11:24 am
‘Fruit-full’ exhibit on digital display
A new digital exhibit, “Fruit-full” Arkansas: Apples, offers a concise history, luscious renderings and more about the apple industry in Arkansas, according to an exhibit announcement from the University of…
by - January 9, 2013 10:56 am
Arkansas home sales up 8% in November
The combined number of home sales in Arkansas’ largest markets were up more than 8% in November, putting the residential real estate sector on a path toward two consecutive years…
by - January 8, 2013 6:16 pm
Fort Smith Board talks bow hunting, Girls Inc. deal
Fort Smith Directors accepted the Girls Inc., offer to sell its property to the city for the sum of $107,500 on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but costs will not end with…
by - January 8, 2013 4:39 pm
The Art and Science of Light
The Art and Science of Light 360 Discussion @ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Sunday, January 20, 3 to 5 pm Guest Speaker: GE light expert Steve Cunningham (Manager…