Opinion

An unlikely plurality

A local banker forwarded a PDF of a presentation Bill Emmons conducted July 13. Emmons, an assistant vice president and economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, titled…

Adam & Eats: Lewis’ Family Restaurant

Lewis’ cranks out some of the best home cooking in the area, and they have the Inferno Burger.

Big Screen Peter: Horrible Bosses

It’s an escapist flick with some great laughs that may prove a “rejuvenating experience.”

The other voice

Stockman says it’s important for entrepreneurs to communicate well with a spouse.

Lighting the fire

Gordon Woolf turned the party barge due east, taking his excited passengers about a mile closer to the point from which four U.S. astronauts were strapped into the Atlantis for…

Arts Issues: Elitism and snobbery in art

History may explain the snobbery, but the contemporary Arts are focused on being open to all.

It’s important to identify and communicate a brand

Businesses large and small should take time to define core passions and cultures. 

Let’s talk

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy or perhaps…

Adam & Eats: Pumpkin Patch

The squash decor is somewhat disconcerting and the menu is in transition from Goodson’s to whatever is next.

Big Screen Peter: Bad Teacher

An interesting story and talented cast results in nothing more than a collection of cheap laughs.

Drama revisited

Editor’s note: This essay was first posted March 21, 2010. In light of the recent drama at Fort Smith Board of Director meetings, this re-posted essay serves to remind that…

Adam & Eats: D’s Family Restaurant

The decor is somewhat shabby, but the place is keen to serve several delicious monstrosities.

Big Screen Peter: Midnight in Paris

Woody Allen’s maturity results in a well-crafted film using laughter to force us to reflect on our life choices.

Smiling customers equals business success

Customer service often includes providing a solution and/or experience with the purchase.

Farm family pride

Over in Johnson County, Linda and Harry Tilley and their wide swath of cows and turkeys and round bales of hay and other implements and accoutrements of agricultural life and…

Adam & Eats: Brothers Cottage Cafe

This eatery in historic downtown Van Buren cranks out some of the best breakfast food in the region.

Big Screen Peter: Super 8

This sci-fi film falls into the ho-hum category, even with the talent of J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg.

It’s important to avoid burn out

Stockman says a business owner unable to step back and relax may jeopardize the future of the business.

Paid media

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] We FOI’d ourselves this week about secret correspondence we’ve been having with the city of Fort Smith. After our attorneys argued with themselves as…

Paddock’s Picks: South to Alaska

The perfect gift for Father’s Day might be a book about a father who built a boat in Arkansas and piloted it to Alaska.