by - August 19, 2011 1:46 pm
Crowd gathers to cheer Fort Smith city staff
More than 65 people gathered near the Fort Smith city offices before noon on Friday (Aug. 19) for what might be best described as a pep rally for city employees….
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by - August 19, 2011 10:28 am
Nutcracker Auditions
The Western Arkansas Ballet (www.waballet.org) will hold open auditions for the 2011 performance of The Nutcracker according to the following schedule: Girls ages 6–8: Registration: 10-10:30 a.m. Audition: 10:30…
by - August 19, 2011 10:11 am
State jobless rate up to 8.2%
Arkansas’ jobless rate increased to an estimated 8.2% in July, up from 8.1% in June, and up from 7.8% in July 2010. The rate is the highest seen since April…
by - August 18, 2011 7:28 pm
FCRA donates $50,000 to chamber development fund
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) board members granted a $50,000 donation to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce during a Thursday meeting. The agreement…
by - August 18, 2011 6:42 pm
Adam & Eats: Wing King
The cooks at this establishment send out good food, good vibrations and some killer fried Kool-Aid.
by - August 18, 2011 6:04 pm
Regional connection part of XNA concourse opening
The Aug. 24 grand opening of a new $20 million concourse at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is expected to draw more than 500 business and political leaders from…
by - August 18, 2011 5:53 pm
Car-Mart quarterly income up 3.97%
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. blew past analyst estimates to earn $8.282 million in the second quarter, up 3.97% compared to the 2010 quarter, company officials reported Thursday (Aug. 18). The…
by - August 18, 2011 5:12 pm
Nursing program proposal approved by ATU trustees
The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees voted Thursday (Aug. 18) to approve a program proposal for an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark…
by - August 18, 2011 4:48 pm
Arthur arrested, charged related to scuffle with Mayor
Eric Arthur was arrested Thursday afternoon (Aug. 18) following a warrant issued by Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue. Arthur is charged with battery in the third degree for “recklessly…
by - August 18, 2011 12:33 pm
Smith a leader on Fort Smith trails development
Editor’s note: The City Wire seeks to recognize accomplishments of those living and working in the Fort Smith region. Special recognitions, accomplishments, philanthropic support and input from The City Wire…
by - August 18, 2011 9:32 am
Basic Excel 2010
The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is offering Basic Excel 2010 on Tuesday and Thursdays. The class will meet August 23, 25, 30, and Sept. 1 from 5:00-7:50pm. The Cost…
by - August 18, 2011 9:29 am
Basic Excel 2010
The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is offering Basic Excel 2010 on Tuesday and Thursdays. The class will meet August 23, 25, 30, and Sept. 1 from 5:00-7:50pm. The Cost…
by - August 17, 2011 5:57 pm
Sewell named ATU-Ozark Teacher of the Year
Automotive Service Technology Chair Bobby Sewell of Subiaco has been named Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus’ “Teacher of the Year.” The announcement came during the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual…
by - August 17, 2011 5:55 pm
Kelly joins Cooper Clinic
Peggy Kelly, APN, has joined Cooper Clinic to practice with Dr. Robert Nowlin in the Cooper Clinic Department of Internal Medicine. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Central…
by - August 17, 2011 5:36 pm
Big Screen Peter: 30 Minutes or Less
Though the talent is evidently present throughout, the movie winds its way through 80 odd minutes of outlandish situations to no effect.
by - August 17, 2011 5:10 pm
Mayor: ‘Meetings will not be allowed to deteriorate’
story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and former city council candidate Eric Arthur both made statements a day after they were involved in an altercation following…
by - August 17, 2011 5:04 pm
10th annual A Night in the Caribbean
The 10th annual "A Night in the Caribbean" will be held at Golden Living from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012. All procceds benefit The Gregory Kistler Center. A…
by - August 17, 2011 4:11 pm
GOP primary set for Sebastian County Circuit Clerk post
The political filing season is more than seven months away, but a GOP primary for the Sebastian County Circuit Clerk post is already on the schedule. Denora Coomer, a 28-year…
by - August 17, 2011 1:40 pm
ADFA, AEDC see 18%-25% of loans in default
story by Steve Brawner and Roby Brock [email protected] [email protected] The recent closing of Yarnell’s not only was a blow to the state’s economy (and taste buds), but it also called…
by - August 17, 2011 12:07 am
County considers EMS, water park facilities
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Sebastian County Quorum Court members met Tuesday night to discuss future plans for the existing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facilities in Greenwood. Following review and…