by - February 5, 2012 7:25 pm
General thoughts
And now for a few notes on the news about the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith losing its A-10 planes and mission by mid-2013, and instead receiving what may…
Fort Smith
by - February 5, 2012 3:19 pm
Vinny wins spelling bee with ‘cilantro’
Vinny Nguyen, a fifth grader from Christ the King Catholic School, spelled “cilantro” and “eulogy” correctly to win the 28th annual Sebastian County Spelling Bee, held Saturday (Feb. 4) in…
by - February 5, 2012 2:50 pm
Junior League hosts ‘Kids in the Kitchen’
The Junior League of Fort Smith hosted Kids in the Kitchen at the AMP'D Outreach Center of East Side Baptist Church on Saturday (Feb. 4) to demonstrate that eating healthy…
by - February 5, 2012 2:01 pm
Empty Bowls
The 3rd annual Empty Bowls event will take place Thursday, February 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Van Buren High School commons. For the price of your $15 ticket…
by - February 4, 2012 3:46 pm
UAFS Hall of Fame inductees share experiences
Five former University of Arkansas at Fort Smith student-athletes were inducted into the Lions Athletics Hall of Fame during the third annual honorary banquet Friday (Feb. 3) at the old…
by - February 3, 2012 8:48 pm
Elvis fever continues
The Million Dollar Quartet’s Elvis impersonator, Cody Slaughter of Harrison, isn’t the only entertainer helping us relive those memories of The King. While Slaughter’s role in the Million Dollar Quartet…
by - February 3, 2012 8:43 pm
Damn Yankees!
The Urban Dictionary describes a “damn yankee” as someone who moves south because of the warmer climate and friendly people, and decides to stay, (as opposed to regular yankees who…
by - February 3, 2012 8:39 pm
They look good, but can they sing?
Oh yes, they can. Here’s what U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., had to say about the Singing Men of Arkansas: “The Singing Men of Arkansas are a treasure – Director…
by - February 3, 2012 8:36 pm
Texas singer-songwriter takes two in the area
Ray Wylie Hubbard is blowing through the area like a Texas twister, playing Second Street Live in Fort Smith on Wednesday (Feb. 8) and George’s Majestic Lounge the next night…
by - February 3, 2012 8:06 pm
XNA waits for federal funding on runway project
It’s a game of “wait and see” for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport as officials hope for news on several fronts, with the biggest being a federal funding bill expected…
by - February 3, 2012 3:01 pm
‘Unified proposal’ pushed by Fort Smith, Fayetteville Mayors
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders is tight-lipped about a planned joint announcement by the cities of Fort Smith and Fayetteville about a “unified proposal” that promises to spur “regional and…
by - February 3, 2012 2:48 pm
Air Force: 188th to lose A-10 mission (Updated)
Gray, overcast days are tough on the Fort Smith regional economy. The weather was nasty when Whirlpool announced it would close its Fort Smith plant, and the weather was equally…
by - February 3, 2012 1:57 pm
Riggs’ Fort Smith shop receives safety award
The Arkansas Department of Labor/OSHA recently recognized the Fort Smith branch of Riggs Cat for its achievement of exemplary Safety and Health management for that facility. In a process that…
by - February 3, 2012 1:42 pm
Tyson CEO: ‘Time to turn it on’
Tyson Foods executives say the future is bright for nation’s largest meat company, who remains laser focused on returning shareholder profits in 2012. That was the central message shared with…
by - February 3, 2012 10:32 am
First quarter profits thinner at Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is off the races in 2012 with a better-than-expected first-quarter finish according to Wall Street expectations. The Springdale-based meat giant posted on Friday (Feb. 3) net income of $156…
by - February 2, 2012 8:57 pm
Adam & Eats: Las Fresas
This week’s adventure was inspired by an email from a reader. I was asked my opinion about a Mexican restaurant in Van Buren that I had never heard of. So,…
by - February 2, 2012 7:10 pm
Sheriff Hollenbeck to seek re-election
Sebastian County Sheriff Bill Hollenbeck announced Thursday (Feb. 2) he will seek another two-year term. Hollenbeck, the only Democrat to win a top Sebastian County post in the 2010 election,…
by - February 2, 2012 6:33 pm
River Flotilla follow up meeting planned
A spring conference is being planned as a follow-up to 2011’s Arkansas River Revival Flotilla, according to Van Buren Advertising & Promotion Commission Executive Director Maryl Koeth. Koeth said she’s…
by - February 2, 2012 3:09 pm
EEOC charge filed against Wal-Mart
With the mantra that the “Wal-Mart Case Is Not Over,” more than 500 women who were part of a failed class-action claim against the Bentonville-based retailer have filed discrimination claims…
by - February 2, 2012 1:46 pm
Fayetteville funk band wins Wakarusa slot
FAYETTEVILLE — There were no slouches at the Wakarusa Winter Classic, held recently at George’s Majestic Lounge. These were seasoned local bands, such as Groovement and the 1 Oz. Jig, and…