by - January 12, 2009 1:44 pm
The inauguration madness
Washington, D.C., is crazy this time every four years. Yes, even more crazy than normal. Olive has a few insights into what he calls the "frenetic activity."
Guest Commentary
by - January 5, 2009 5:23 pm
A little bit about mortgages
Ethan Nobles, director of media relations for the Arkansas Realtors Association, attempts to clarify a few points about obtaining a mortgage in these interesting economic times.
by - December 22, 2008 2:10 pm
Chaffee Authority touts success of dog food plant, wetlands and Elvis
Authority Director Ivy Owen says 2009 successes could include museum growth, job additions and “Learning Fields.”
by - December 16, 2008 11:00 am
The questions about progress with the U.S. Marshals Museum are many and welcome.
Sandi Sanders, project director for the museum, outlines a few activities that will begin to provide answers to some of those questions.
by - December 8, 2008 1:55 pm
Smart and aggressive regional leadership only hope for substantial Interstate 49 funding
Ken O’Donnell, director of the Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Organization, thinks it’s time for federal and state highway officials and agencies to become our partners or be asked to publicly explain why they are not or won’t be
by - November 27, 2008 7:37 am
A behind the scenes report from Washington D.C.
Interstate 49 funding, natural gas industry regulations could be part of future Congressional action.
by - November 20, 2008 7:45 pm
Library, levees, roads and ports on the Mayor’s list
Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman is positive about the city’s future, but will, in the national economic slowdown, be cautious with any new expenditure for equipment or staff.
by - November 14, 2008 4:18 pm
An update on the Regional Intermodal Authority for the Fort Smith/Van Buren area
Ken O’Donnell, director of the Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Organization, says trust and the formation of partnerships between the freight and business communities and the public are essential for this to be a successful endeavor.
by - November 1, 2008 6:27 pm
The University, Knowledge Creation, and Economic Development
Dr. Paul Beran, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, believes economic development is an important function of a university.