by - April 23, 2010 2:13 pm
story and photo by Marla Cantrell [email protected] While Alma prepares for summer crowds at its water park and Fort Smith ponders a proposal to build its own aquatic center, Van…
by - April 22, 2010 7:42 pm
An 8-member ad hoc committee recently appointed to consider and recommend funding and/or operations options for the Fort Smith Convention Center will meet for the first time Friday to handle…
by - April 22, 2010 4:35 pm
More than 560 help clear nature trails, visit nursing home residents, clean apartments and work on wide range of other projects for area non-profits.
by - April 21, 2010 1:04 pm
story and photos by Roy Hill [email protected] Lakeisha Robbins knows the difficulties of facing joblessness, a felony record, and long odds. But she also knows the rewards of finding a…
by - April 18, 2010 7:38 pm
Yoder understands how it feels to be a new resident of Fort Smith — a city she loves but a city she says could use some “curb appeal” help.
by - April 13, 2010 4:23 pm
Russell Gibson is hoping to go live with a new and non-clunky city of Fort Smith Web site no later than June. Gibson, head of information technology for the city,…
by - April 13, 2010 10:28 am
story and photos submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith finished as the fourth-ranked air rifle team in the country at…
by - April 10, 2010 8:36 pm
The event was sponsored by St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and focused on health and self-esteem tips for women.
by - April 9, 2010 4:40 pm
The opportunity for regional intermodal officials to meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood could come as early as May 17. A meeting with LaHood was first mentioned during a…
by - April 6, 2010 5:45 pm
State and federal officials announced Tuesday (April 6) that the Franklin-Sebastian Public Water Authority will receive $7.5 million in federal stimulus funds to help secure water to more than 29,000…
by - April 6, 2010 4:27 pm
Mitsubishi officials confirmed Tuesday (April 6) their intent to build a $100 million wind-turbine assembly plant at Chaffee Crossing, with full production and 400 jobs in place by the first…
by - April 3, 2010 5:16 pm
Legendary U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves — portrayed by Baridi Nkokheli of Fort Smith — visited Saturday (April 3) with legendary and Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman about the plans…
by - April 2, 2010 3:21 pm
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln plans to make the most of her upcoming trip to Fort Smith by also meeting with a group working to upgrade railroad lines at Chaffee Crossing….
by - April 2, 2010 12:05 pm
The Showhouse is a fundraiser project of the Fort Smith Public Schools Foundation.
by - March 31, 2010 2:35 pm
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories on mental illness and healthcare issues. Throughout 2010 The City Wire will attempt to post at least one story…
by - March 30, 2010 3:15 pm
Editor’s note: See correction below. The Fort Smith Board of Directors agreed to actively pursue recommendations to respond more collaboratively to the city’s homeless problems, with City Director Steve Tyler…
by - March 29, 2010 4:14 pm
A Homelessness Task Force created in August 2009 by the Fort Smith Board of Directors is expected to report back to the board Tuesday (March 30) on 14 recommendations that…
by - March 27, 2010 5:35 pm
Car show entries and spectators set new records for event held at Ben Geren Regional Park.
by - March 25, 2010 10:48 pm
Tom says Fort Smith needs to get Ga Ga over Google Fiber for Communities.
by - March 25, 2010 10:21 am
Patricia Brown has less than 90 days to raise about $200,000 to fully fund The Fort Smith Classic. Brown, director of the PGA Tour-sanctioned professional golf event now in its…
