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Arkansas’ tourism economy performed well in 2011

WEST MEMPHIS — University of Arkansas economist Kathy Deck received Tuesday (Mar. 6) a clear order from Gov. Mike Beebe. In his remarks during the final day of the 38th…

Oklahoma Court reverses 2010 verdict against Tyson Foods

Tyson chicken growers in McCurtain County, Okla. won’t get the $10 million settlement they had hoped until Tyson Foods gets a new day in court. The Oklahoma Supreme Court on…

TCW Editorial: Mostly ‘For,’ a little ‘Against’

On March 13, Fort Smith voters will consider the extended use of a 1% sales tax that will refinance bonds, pay for the issuance of new bonds and support operations…

Comprehensive tax rule review set for April 19

Right after Arkansas taxpayers file their annual state and federal income tax returns, lawmakers will begin a review process that could lead to a tax break. On April 19, just…

Tourism officials: Relationships are a must

WEST MEMPHIS —The teaser to a Tuesday (Mar. 6) breakout session during the 38th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism noted: “What the Arkansas Legislature does in session could affect…

New nanoparticle method developed at UA

Keith Roper, an engineering researcher at the University of Arkansas, and research colleagues at the University of Utah have discovered a new method of making nanoparticles and nanofilms to be…

‘In the Heights’ is a must-see at Walton Arts Center

“That question of finding home is not only a geographical one- but really, an emotional one.” — Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of In the Heights The idea of home is something…

Arkansas River project hinges on funding

The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System 12-foot channel project is in danger of de-authorization if it cannot attain the $180 million in funding needed for construction, the Arkansas Commission of…

Wine, generosity flow at Cancer Support House dinner

FORT SMITH — They billed it as an opportunity for members of Hardscrabble Country Club to get better acquainted with their executive chef, “Chef Ben” Ortiz. But there was no denying…

Cooper is a natural watercolorist in many ways

VAN BUREN — Friends, family, fans and students of watercolor artist Carol Cooper came out Sunday (March 4) for the opening reception of Cooper’s exhibit The Nature of Things at the…

Rice, Williams seek top Arkansas House post

History will be made with the next election for Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives as Republican Terry Rice and Democrat Darrin Williams seek support from their colleagues. Rice…

Cuban-themed party helps fund Children’s Emergency Shelter

No embargo or travel restrictions prevented about 350 people in Fort Smith from visiting Cuba on Saturday (March 3) at the home of Susan and Sam Fiori. Havana Nights, a…

The Compass Report: January 2012 Numbers by the Wire

The economic story for the region during 2011 was that sales tax collections — to include tourism taxes — in the counties and cities showed consistent gains. The tax collections…

TTAG product predicts market trends

Quarterly earnings reports are a nice tool for investors, as are other financial forecasts with data pulled from elsewhere. But upon examining these tools, it's difficult to walk away with…

Cool water religion

The realization hit me in the face like cool water spray from a canoe bow plowing through fast-moving sections of the Mulberry or Buffalo rivers. But I was firmly butt-planted…

188th leadership changes announced

The 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith will see a leadership change while the unit prepares to deploy to Afghanistan and during a time of uncertainty about the future…

Comedian reveals Walton Arts Center’s Broadway season with a twist

FAYETTEVILLE — Seth Rudetsky stood on a simple stage, framed by red curtains and spotlights, a grand piano at the ready. Doing what has not been done before in…

Regional art exhibit shows kids’ best work

Judges for the Fort Smith Public Library’s Western Arkansas Regional Art Educators Annual Student Art Competition are casting a wide net for works. When they say western Arkansas, they mean…

Get into “Other People’s Money”

On Monday and Tuesday (March 5&6) Fort Smith Little Theatre Director Rham Cunningham will host auditions for a five-member cast to star in Other People’s Money by Jerry Sterner, which…

Architect is helping shape the area, a library at a time

Mountainburg residents are being asked to attend a town meeting in the cafeteria of Mountainburg High School March 8 (Thursday) to offer their input, questions and ideas for a new…