by - March 27, 2012 8:47 am
Math for Boys: Measure Twice: Cut Once
Math, boys…doesn't add up! But this class will and multiply, and divide! Get illustrated step-by-step how-to ideas, and a textbook that has plenty of practice, all done in 20 minute…
Fort Smith
by - March 27, 2012 8:34 am
Math for Girls: Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail!
Math is easy, fun and even glamorous. Let HS Math instructor Stephanie Lloyd show you the fun stuff developed by actress Danica McKellar to help girls shine in math. Fractions,…
by - March 26, 2012 6:08 pm
Major cancer study begins in Fort Smith
The Cancer Prevention Study 3 (CPS-3), presented by the American Cancer Society (ACS), is coming to the Fort Smith Region. A deeply involved 20-30-year long continuation of two previous studies,…
by - March 26, 2012 4:49 pm
Area jobless rate rises; job numbers fall
The number of employed in the Fort Smith region fell to an estimated 115,893 during January, a low not seen since January 1998. Fort Smith’s metro area jobless rate jumped…
by - March 26, 2012 2:54 pm
Easter Craft & Cookies
Join the staff of the Mountainburg Public Library for a fun and sweet Easter craft – “Bunny Poop”. There will also be lemonade and cookies provided. This is a free program for everyone. …
by - March 26, 2012 12:21 pm
Night of wine and roses
FORT SMITH — It takes a lot of hard work by a lot of people for the yearly Wine & Roses Gala to fully unfold like beautiful roses arranged inside the…
by - March 26, 2012 11:21 am
Goodwill’s success is a rarity in a volatile economy
BELLA VISTA — Part of the goal of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is to make donating as easy as possible. At the Bella Vista donation center, a blue-and-white sign out…
by - March 26, 2012 11:10 am
Wendy’s praises O.K. Foods’ processing method
O.K. Foods is part of new animal welfare standards recently announced by Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s that are designed to “significantly improve the humane treatment of chickens and pigs.” Wendy’s, the…
by - March 25, 2012 5:11 pm
Godvernment
One might think even with a superficial knowledge of history and religion one would see the advantage of avoiding God-based government or government-based God. But the level of support for…
by - March 25, 2012 4:34 pm
Fear not
I’m confused. Isn’t the economy supposed to be hurting, limping along without much hope for the future? That seems to be the theme of conversation with many the people with…
by - March 25, 2012 3:00 pm
Bill and Hillary’s airport
Some folks have been rolling their eyes at the presumptiveness the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission supposedly displayed March 20 when it unanimously elected to rename the state’s largest airport…
by - March 25, 2012 10:26 am
Buffalo marks 40 years as national park
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Buffalo National River’s designation as a national park, the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has dedicated a special interactive section of its…
by - March 25, 2012 10:19 am
Fans let their hair down for Elvis Haircut Day
FORT SMITH — Elvis lives — at least in the minds and hearts of the 1,000 or so people who trickled in and out of Elvis Haircut Day at Chaffee Crossing…
by - March 23, 2012 12:17 pm
Fort Smith, XNA see February passenger gains (Updated)
February saw big enplanement increases at the Fort Smith Regional Airport and the Northwest Arkansas Airport (XNA), but only Fort Smith has a year-to-date increase. February enplanements at the Fort…
by - March 23, 2012 10:31 am
Itinerary released for Beebe’s China trip
Gov. Mike Beebe is headed to China in April on a trade mission that will involve meeting with business and political dignitaries, recruiting potential companies to Arkansas, and laying more framework…
by - March 22, 2012 7:20 pm
Fort Smith boss issues priority progress report
Fort Smith City Administrator Ray Gosack on Thursday issued a report on the progress he believes has been made on “top strategic priorities” and “tactical issues” established during an April…
by - March 22, 2012 5:55 pm
Oaklawn, Southland set gambling records
What do you after your best month of electronic gambling revenue? Bet the house that you’d beat it. Arkansas’ two legal casinos posted their best months in history for electronic…
by - March 22, 2012 5:03 pm
Adam & Eats: Chop Sticks
On this week’s adventure, we will return to Greenwood. Two years of eating together and we’ve barely scratched the surface of this part of the area. So much to do,…
by - March 22, 2012 4:05 pm
“The Lion in Winter”
The Literacy Council of Western Arkansas Presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman Directed by Ray Coleman POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE CALL 783-2665 FOR DETAILS Readers' Theater 300 S. 11th Street, Fort Smith, AR…
by - March 22, 2012 4:00 pm
“The Lion in Winter”
The Literacy Council of Western Arkansas Presents "The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman Directed by Ray Coleman Readers' Theater 300 S. 11th Street, Fort Smith, AR (479)783-6542 Admission: $20. (includes production, snacks & drinks) Beer and…