by - May 20, 2009 11:40 am
The argument to fund and construct Interstate 49 through western Arkansas was made Wednesday (May 20) before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. U.S….
by - May 20, 2009 8:17 am
A request for federal bailout funds from a national trucking company is unlikely to obtain a favorable response, but it does indicate the potential impact of the precedent set by…
by - May 19, 2009 8:09 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors unanimously approved Tuesday (May 19) night a unified development ordinance (UDO) that has been more than four years in the making. The UDO is…
by - May 19, 2009 2:24 pm
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe had praise for how Fort Smith regional business and civic leaders have worked with his office and other state officials on job recruitment and retention efforts….
by - May 19, 2009 10:23 am
The Greater Fort Smith Region Physicians Association announced late Monday (May 18) it will use Valence Health software designed to administratively manage the comparison of fee schedules for various procedures…
by - May 19, 2009 7:17 am
story by Michael Tilley When the River Valley Regional Water District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on May 8 announced an agreement to study a future water supply…
by - May 18, 2009 3:58 pm
Average and median prices of new and existing homes in the Fort Smith/Van Buren markets increased 3.49% and 4.94%, respectively, between Jan. 5 and May 18, according to figures from…
by - May 18, 2009 1:34 pm
Sebastian County Judge David Hudson will submit a proposed ordinance Tuesday night to the Quorum Court that would repeal the county’s ban on firearms at Ben Geren Park, Lavaca Park…
by - May 18, 2009 7:20 am
In a recent television interview by Roby Brock, Dennis Jungmeyer, head of the Arkansas Auto Dealers Association, explains what happens when auto manufacturers sever their relationships with local dealers. He…
by - May 15, 2009 2:14 pm
Sparks issued a statement Friday (May 15) afternoon saying the original May 15 target date for a definitive agreement “was aggressive” and would be extended. The hospital did not release…
by - May 15, 2009 1:57 pm
A traditional eulogy ceremony recognizing six prominent attorneys and judges who died in the past few years will be held Monday (May 18) in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Judge…
by - May 15, 2009 1:41 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Energy Office and John Brown University have partnered to develop an anemometer loan program designed to allow land owners in Arkansas to measure wind energy…
by - May 15, 2009 9:33 am
Sandi Sanders and James Collins captured the individual honors in the 6th Annual R.O.S.E. Awards announced Thursday night. The awards program is managed by the Fort Smith Convention & Visitors…
by - May 15, 2009 9:06 am
The downward pressure on jobs in the Fort Smith metro area tied to natural gas exploration and production is not likely to ease in 2009, according to a member of…
by - May 15, 2009 8:17 am
Fort Smith city officials are happy to date with the lobbying work by Washington D.C.-based J.C. Watts Companies, but the arrangement may be revisited if J.C. Watts decides to run…
by - May 14, 2009 12:22 pm
Breeden Dodge in Fort Smith, Blue Ribbon Chrysler in Sallisaw and other Chrysler dealerships in the Fort Smith metro area are off the hook. For now. Bob Carver Cars &…
by - May 14, 2009 11:16 am
Duralor, a company once interested in being based in Fort Smith, is set to open on May 29 Arkansas’ first nanomanufacturing facility in the Springdale Technology Park. The new 8,500-square-foot…
by - May 14, 2009 6:38 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported Thursday (May 14) first quarter net sales of 94.24 billion, a dip of 0.7% compared to the same period in 2008. The negative effect (loss of…
by - May 13, 2009 8:45 pm
Members of the Arkansas Lottery Commission are gathering May 14-15 at Petit Jean to hear from lottery experts from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, according to a report…
by - May 13, 2009 5:39 pm
A review of 30 area restaurants in 16 weeks is one of three new features The City Wire will launch in May. DOING 30 WITH PETERPeter Lewis, who has authored…
