Fort Smith

Third quarter 2012 Arkansas income up 3.75%

Arkansas’ personal income totaled $103.093 billion in the third quarter of 2012, up almost 4% compared to the same period of 2011, and up almost 1% compared to the second…

Arkansas natgas tax collections down more than 33%

The persistent low price of natural gas and the move by energy producers to produce higher-margin domestic oil and other liquids has pushed Arkansas severance tax collections lower more than…

Next fight is to ensure ‘vital mission’ for 188th (Updated)

Members of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation on Wednesday said they are “extremely disheartened” about that a compromise on cuts in the U.S. defense budget do not include a plan to retain…

Animal control change splits Fort Smith Board

The Fort Smith Board of Directors clashed over changes to the city’s animal control ordinance and declared a temporary moratorium on billboard advertising Tuesday night (Dec. 18). The decisions were…

When will the cows come home? Part III

Previous articles (Parts 1 and 2) have discussed several challenges and opportunities related to the how and where of rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd. This article discusses the most important…

Fort Smith, XNA see limited traffic gains

The regional airports in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith have seen more traffic for the first 11 months of 2012, but just barely. U.S. air carriers have reduced the number…

New Defense budget deal not good for 188th

The Fort Smith-based 188th Fighter Wing is bracing for bad news Tuesday night (Dec. 18). A report from CQ Roll Call revealed that a compromise is expected to pass among…

Ross regrets Iraq vote, proud of VA funding

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Talk Business, retiring U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, reflected on nearly 12 years in Congress and his 22-year journey in elected office. In January,…

Economists expect sluggish start to 2013

Decision makers running businesses in 2013 possess a cautious outlook in the first quarter of 2013, according to Wells Fargo economists. This economic team expects a sluggish real Gross Domestic…

Aikido I

Aikido is a powerful and dynamic martial art that stresses the avoidance of inflicting injury and the peaceful resolution or conflict whenever possible. Students should wear comfortable clothing. All levels…

Scrapbooking – The Digital Way

Use a popular online tool to take your pictures, organize them, create a style, capture, upload and then print. Yes, we said print as in create a book! Print your…

Cooking: Super Bowl Sunday

Have you run out of ideas for the food for Super Bowl Sunday. Join us then to learn a few new and appetizing recipes to have ready for game time…

AG McDaniel admits to ‘inappropriate’ relationship

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) said he had an “inappropriate” “limited interaction” with a Hot Springs attorney in 2011, but details of an alleged affair are limited. McDaniel, who is…

ASL I

Be introduced to the language of the Deaf world by learning the manual alphabet, numbers and basic vocabulary and phrases. By the end of the course, you should be able…

More details released on Wal-Mart Mexico bribery issue

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, said it’s investigating how it got a license for a store in Mexico as the New York Times reported its local unit bribed…

Van Buren Council approves land buy, pay raises

The Van Buren City Council unanimously authorized purchase of lands for the city’s new police station and approved 2013 pay increases for elected officials Monday night (Dec. 17). The items…

FCRA boss to get $25,000 bonus

Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) Executive Director Ivy Owen received a $25,000 bonus and a two-year contract extension on Monday (Dec. 17) following board approval of a $418,000 land sale…

Cox e-mail outage hits all Arkansas users

Cox Communications experienced a weekend email outage for all Arkansas customers who use the cox.net email platform, according to Kelly Zega, a public affairs representative for the company. The outage…

Bielema adds Hauser, Taurisani to football coaching staff

Head Razorback football coach Bret Bielema announced Monday (Dec. 17) that Chris Hauser has been selected as the University of Arkansas’ new on-campus recruiting coordinator, and that Mark Taurisani has…

Fort Smith housing market sends mixed signals in 2012

The greater Fort Smith metro area, which includes both Sebastian and Crawford counties, continues to report mixed results with respect to its residential housing market as 2012 nears an end….