by - April 4, 2012 9:06 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) approved a proposed ballot initiative that would change campaign and ethics laws in Arkansas. The measure can now pursue collection of at least 62,507 valid…
by - April 4, 2012 8:13 pm
With just three shopping days to go until families don their Sunday best or play Easter Bunny for the kids, retailers say sales are good. High gas prices weren’t enough…
by - April 4, 2012 7:54 pm
The Fort Smith Rotary Club honored four Fort Smith public servants at the Phoenix Expo Center on Wednesday (April 4). The awards given were for Fireman of the Year, Paramedic…
by - April 4, 2012 5:23 pm
The falling price of natural gas may be tough on energy companies, but it’s providing a source of cheaper energy for customers of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. Also,…
by - April 4, 2012 1:24 pm
The team behind SpatiaLink Solutions must wait another week before finding out their final placement at the Governor's Cup academic investment competition in Little Rock, but they're not sweating the…
by - April 4, 2012 10:14 am
Fort Smith City Director Andre Good said Wednesday (April 4) he will seek a second term as the director for Ward 2. No other candidate has announced for the post….
by - April 3, 2012 6:31 pm
Boosted by strong tax collections in all major revenue categories and lower-than-expected income tax refunds, Arkansas’ March revenue report reflected a strong month of economic activity. Net available general revenues…
by - April 3, 2012 6:25 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe’s upcoming trade mission to China may be a long-term investment for jobs in Arkansas, but the Governor said he hopes for near-term results. Beebe also touched on…
by - April 3, 2012 5:48 pm
The multifamily real estate market across Northwest Arkansas reported declining vacancy rates at 6.1% in the fourth quarter of 2011. This is the third straight reported decline since the market…
by - April 3, 2012 12:00 pm
Announcements of a new flight, the near opening of the airport’s first sit-down restaurant and work on the runway projects has made life busy at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. Starting…
by - April 3, 2012 11:32 am
Avery Lanning is a typical third grader who loves the color lime green, puppies and horses “a little bit.” But unlike other 8-year olds, Avery began a fundraising campaign —…
by - April 3, 2012 10:25 am
Historically low natural gas prices have pushed the state’s rig count to its lowest level in more than six years and have substantially stalled production and hiring in the Fayetteville…
by - April 3, 2012 10:09 am
As the date nears for Siloam Springs’ residents to decide if they want a city-owned broadband system, debate on the success of such programs nationwide continues. And while it’s hard…
by - April 3, 2012 9:57 am
Democrats have it and Republicans want it. We're talking control of the Arkansas General Assembly. In 2010 after a tidal wave of Republican gains, the Arkansas legislature was reshaped with…
by - April 2, 2012 11:52 pm
Regulars at the local farmers' markets will see a few surprises at the beginning of the season thanks to the warmer than normal winter. Farmers’ market season kicks off this…
by - April 2, 2012 8:58 pm
On Monday (April 2), the Park at West End in downtown Fort Smith went blue, the official color of child abuse awareness and prevention. The Noon Exchange Club of Fort…
by - April 2, 2012 5:59 pm
Liquor and Mayoral collaboration were the first newsmaker items presented in the inaugural showing of “5NEWS Presents: The City Wire” show. 5NEWS (KFSM TV 5 and KXNW TV 34) and…
by - April 2, 2012 5:43 pm
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees has approved a plan that would allow the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to operate and possibly own the Second Street Live!…
by - April 2, 2012 3:38 pm
Three definite or potential ballot issues are resonating with Arkansas voters in very different ways, according to the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll. On Monday, March 26, 759 likely Arkansas…
by - April 2, 2012 12:47 pm
With the recent announcement of some Best Buy stores closing and others downsizing, it appears retailers are trying to figure out what size matters. Best Buy said Friday (March 29)…
