by - February 26, 2012 8:24 pm
Winning — by Roby Brock
The budget battle at the state capitol had some of the fireworks that several of us thought it would. After Gov. Mike Beebe (D) introduced his $4.72 billion balanced budget…
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by - February 26, 2012 8:21 pm
Bailout politics
All things considered, Republican presidential frontrunner and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will likely win the Feb. 28 Michigan primary, thereby creating a sizeable gulf between himself and his competitors….
by - February 26, 2012 12:14 am
The cause is right, regardless of temps
FORT SMITH — Temperatures were well-above freezing the morning of Feb. 25, when about 120 runners took to the trails around the Trinity Junior High School campus for the first Freezin'…
by - February 25, 2012 8:02 am
“Riverdance” connects audience with nature
FORT SMITH — Riverdance, the original Irish dance production now in its 17th year, performed to a near-capacity crowd on Thursday (Feb. 23) at the Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center….
by - February 24, 2012 5:51 pm
$4.9 million grant to train 1,500 nurses
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has received a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to train more than 1,500 Arkansans to become nurses. The Department of…
by - February 24, 2012 4:17 pm
Cabins, economic shift noted at Compass Conference
Lake Fort Smith State Park will welcome 10 new cabins by the end of 2012, Richard Davies, executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, said Friday (Feb….
by - February 24, 2012 3:31 pm
“Small Paintings Big Results”
Small Paintings, Big Results” Workshop March 31 Center For Art & Education – Van Buren “Small Paintings, Big Results” watercolor workshop. For Beginners/Intermediate 16 years and olders. $65. For more…
by - February 24, 2012 3:26 pm
J.R.’s Country Variety Show
JR’s Country Variety Show March 17 King Opera House 7 p.m. JR’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. Tickets are $5 at the door. For…
by - February 24, 2012 2:53 pm
Run With The Knights
Run with the Nights March 10 King Elementary Van Buren 8:30 a.m. Run with the Nights 5k run/ walk fundraiser. Entry fee is $15 by March 6 or $20 after…
by - February 24, 2012 2:51 pm
Center For Art & Education
Center For Art & Education 5×5 Gala March 10 6 p.m. Fort Smith Civic Center 55 South 7th Fort Smith Please come to this wonderful event and support the arts!…
by - February 24, 2012 2:47 pm
Painting Workshop
Painting Workshop with Barry Thomas Center For Art & Education March 9-10 Time: 9am – 4pm Ages: 18 yrs. and Up Fee: $150 Class size limited to 15. For more…
by - February 24, 2012 2:44 pm
“Mousetrap”
VBHS “Mousetrap” Van Buren Fine Arts Center 7 p.m. March 9-10 VBHS Theater presents this classic stage play by Agatha Christie, which centers around a young couple’s new hotel in…
by - February 24, 2012 2:41 pm
“The Nature of Things”
“The Nature of Things” Center For Art & Education – Van Buren Opening Reception Sunday, March 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Opening reception for Carol Cooper “The Nature of…
by - February 24, 2012 2:39 pm
A Night of Gospel
Vernie Heydenreich Promotions Presents a Night of Gospel Music with The Parenell’s & Southern Sound March 3 7 p.m. King Opera House – Van Buren Vernie Heydenreich Promotions Presents a…
by - February 24, 2012 10:47 am
Arkansas pump prices likely to top $4
As Arkansas’ economic fortunes show steady improvements, consumers shouldn’t expect to get a reprieve at the pump through the summer and remainder of 2012, experts say. According to the U.S….
by - February 24, 2012 10:27 am
The Compass Report: Economy dips in fourth quarter 2011
Fourth quarter 2011 economic conditions declined slightly compared to the 2010 period, with a decline in overall employment and building permit values weighing negatively on continued gains in regional sales…
by - February 24, 2012 8:21 am
New American Paintings to feature Arnold art
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith adjunct faculty member Kevin Arnold will be featured in the next issue of New American Paintings. New American Paintings was founded in 1993 as…
by - February 23, 2012 8:49 pm
Political filing season begins with 197 filings (Updated)
Politicians from all over Arkansas are about to descend upon Little Rock as the 2012 candidate filing period begins. The filing period opened at noon today (Feb. 23) and will…
by - February 23, 2012 7:16 pm
Sellers switches Party ID; Medley seeks JP post
Long-time Democrat Lisa Sellers announced Thursday (Feb. 23) she will switch to the Republican side in her re-election bid for Sebastian County Quorum Court, District 9. Also on Thursday, former…
by - February 23, 2012 5:42 pm
Tyson agrees to settle suit with EEOC
Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay Mark White of Sedalia, Mo. $35,000 to settle a disability discrimination suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in May 2010. White has…