Opinion

Seeking salvation

The thing with this regional economic development alliance thing is that I’m not feeling the religion. You’ll find me on the back pew working hard to suppress my cynicism as…

Adam & Eats: Las Senoritas

The food is OK, but the restaurant has a familiar theme … sports bar and scantily-clad waitresses.

Big Screen Peter: Skyline

The movie about an alien invasion was well shot and includes real and honest emotions, but the ending didn’t do it for Peter.

Wants, needs and ditches

A debate possibly best captured by English historian Edmund Burke is one we might consider in our pondering about the future governance of more than 80,000 Fort Smith citizens in…

Adam & Eats: Al’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q

The real fries and spicy barbecue sauce that kicks you in the mouth has Adam thinking the low prices and good food are a winning combo.

Big Screen Peter: Due Date

It has some funny parts, but Peter says it falls well below the potential of the acting and directing talent.

Remembering Raymond

Editor’s note: This essay about my grandfather, Raymond Evans, was first published November 2002 when I was business editor of the Times Record. A version of that essay can be…

Adam & Eats: Goodson’s

After a bad food experience, we go to Goodson’s for some consistently good comfort food.

Big Screen Peter: Snatch and Lock, Stock

Peter alters course with a reflection on movies released many years ago. You know what they say about variety and spices …

Tuesday’s on with the spin

Tuesday’s coming. The smart people who wear the smart suits and say smart things about election day politics say Tuesday will replace one set of folks previously thought to be…

Adam & Eats: Chinese Kitchen Super Buffet

This is not a pretty restaurant review. If you have a queasy stomach, well, … you’ve been warned.

Big Screen Peter: Hereafter

It’s solid story with a great director but a “pedestrian” performance from star Matt Damon. So says Peter.

Healthy honesty

Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker says the mayor’s job is largely ceremonial, with little to no authority to govern or provide leadership. His opponent, Mr. Sandy Sanders, sees it different,…

Adam & Eats: J&J Restaurant

The owners make the gravy from scratch. Also, the gravy is made from scratch. Did we mention the gravy?

Big Screen Peter: RED

The movie brings together classic stars who create what Peter suggests is an “AARP statement of possibility and freedom.”

Prepping for a business presentation

Stockman offers several tips for making an effective public speech about your business.

Strange women and other options

King Arthur: I am your king. Woman: Well I didn’t vote for you. King Arthur: You don’t vote for kings. Woman: Well how’d you become king then? King Arthur: The…