Fort Smith

Get on the shelf finalists chosen

Ten hopeful entrepreneurs anxiously cleared round one of Walmart’s “Get on the shelf “ contest launched last month. These lucky few were plucked from more than 4,000 submissions in which…

Fort Smith, NWA area Senate candidates attend forum

Medicaid shortfalls, the proposed severance tax increase, the business outlook in Arkansas, and education and child advocacy, were the main issues addressed during a League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidate…

Crystal Bridges to host historic 3-Commission meeting

Three of Arkansas’ most prestigious commissions will convene this week in Bentonville. It’s the first time anyone can remember that they have met together outside of Little Rock, which has…

Fort Smith Regional Dialysis Center moves, expands

The Fort Smith Regional Dialysis Center (FSRDC) recently completed their move from 1506 Dodson Ave. to a larger facility at 2201 Brooken Hill Drive. Initially, the number of patients served…

Pryor will not actively campaign for Obama

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., said he will not actively campaign in Arkansas for President Barack Obama during the 2012 general election cycle. Pryor noted his unwillingness to support the…

Tween & Teen Time

Today for Tuesday Game Day, we will be playing ping-pong. With makeshift tables and paddles, it’s sure to be a fun-filled time. This is a free event for ages 10…

Hangin’ with the Homeschoolers

Today for our homeschool day, we will be “decorating” the sidewalk at our library. Come make your own masterpiece with sidewalk chalk. This is a free program for everyone. For…

Tween & Teen Time

Today our teens will try their hands at making pancakes. Drop by after school- make and eat your own creation. Yum! This is a free event for ages 10 –…

Super Saturday – Mother’s Day

Drop by the Van Buren Library between the hours of 10 am and noon to make a gift for Mom. This is a free event for ages 3 – 12. …

Fort Smith area permit values down in March

Building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren, combined to total $9.885 million in March, up from the $7.04 million February total, but down drastically from the $19.432…

Mother’s Day After School Activity

Sunday is Mother’s Day so drop by after school and make your mom or favorite female a handmade gift – always the best kind! This is a free program for…

Teen Time in the Garden

In the spring, everything is green in garden. During Teen Time today, we’ll be celebrating spring and growing things. There will be a Mother’s Day craft. Snacks will be provided. …

Spring Garden Story Time

Join us during story time as we are celebrating spring in the library garden. There will be a Mother’s Day craft included. Snacks will be provided. This is a free…

Tween & Teen Time

Come try your hand at a variety of card and board games. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, please call the Van Buren…

Hangin’ with the Homeschoolers

Today is Book Club day for the homeschoolers. Come make a craft and listen to a story. This is a free program for everyone. For more information, please call the Van Buren…

Family Time Story Time

We are celebrating el Cinco de Mayo by having a bilingual story time. Come listen to stories in both English and Spanish. Sing some songs and make your very own…

Mii Monday

Start off the week with fun! Come play on the library’s Wii. This is a free program for ages 13 – 18. For more information, please call the Alma Public…

Tween & Teen Time

Drop by afterschool for some chips and salsa. We will be making mini God’s Eyes. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, please call the…

Teen Time – Library Safari

We are going on a library safari. What challenges and discoveries will you find are at the library? This is a free program for ages 10 -18. For more information,…