by - September 10, 2010 4:52 pm
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, squared off in their first formal debate on Friday afternoon (Sept. 10). Boozman is hoping to unseat two-term incumbent…
by - September 9, 2010 1:48 pm
An announced economic stimulus plan by President Obama to push billions of dollars into the nation’s transportation infrastructure has stimulated mixed reactions among state and Fort Smith area officials —…
by - September 9, 2010 11:04 am
Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker “has recovered completely” from the medical emergency that put him in the hospital on Aug. 18, but remains in the hospital with a blood clot…
by - September 9, 2010 8:29 am
What’s in a name? For starters, a distinct political advantage for Republicans in an election cycle featuring a strong anti-incumbent, anti-Washington mood among voters. Talk Business and Hendrix College recently…
by - September 8, 2010 5:25 pm
A new Congressional District rating by the Arkansas Election Line indicates that Arkansas’ Congressional delegation may see a seismic party shift come Nov. 2 — and that shift may also…
by - September 7, 2010 7:39 pm
The Fort Smith board of directors unanimously cleared the way Tuesday night for an up to $20 million expansion of the Kraft (Planters Peanuts) operation in Fort Smith. Although Kraft…
by - September 7, 2010 10:08 am
Editor’s note: Three closely watched political journalists based in Little Rock have joined to form The Arkansas Election Line — an ongoing assessment of key political races in Arkansas. Roby…
by - September 6, 2010 6:03 pm
A “major national retirement home builder” and the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball are the only letters of interest received as part of a development plan along the riverfront…
by - September 2, 2010 7:39 am
GOP gubernatorial nominee Jim Keet said Wednesday he has settled any tax issues in question, while challenging Gov. Mike Beebe to a minimum of 4 regional debates. Keet called issues…
by - August 30, 2010 8:27 am
U.S. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, enjoys an 18-point lead over Republican challenger Beth Anne Rankin in Arkansas’ 4th District Congressional race, according to the newest Talk Business Poll. In a survey…
by - August 27, 2010 4:08 pm
Fort Smith Mayor Baker issued a press release Friday (Aug. 27) afternoon explaining his lengthy absence from his official duties. “On Wednesday, August 18, I entered the hospital with severe…
by - August 27, 2010 2:43 pm
A study to be released Monday (Aug. 30) is meant to remind federal officials to not forget about rural America when allocating federal highway dollars, said Glenn Bolick, a spokesman…
by - August 26, 2010 4:25 pm
Republican Steve Womack has a sizable lead over Democratic challenger David Whitaker in the race to replace U.S. Rep. John Boozman in Arkansas’ Third District, according to a new Talk…
by - August 26, 2010 9:45 am
Editor’s note: The City Wire recently was granted a face-to-face interview with GOP gubernatorial candidate Jim Keet. An interview was conducted in July with Gov. Mike Beebe. Link here to…
by - August 24, 2010 6:30 pm
Editor’s note: The Ward 2 Pos. 2 and Ward 3 Pos. 2 posts in Mountainburg and the Ward 2 Pos. 2 post in Dyer have been corrected. story by Marla…
by - August 24, 2010 6:14 pm
The Fort Smith board of directors waited so long to make a decision on which convention center funding options to place before voters, they missed the deadline for the Nov….
by - August 23, 2010 10:01 am
A new Talk Business Poll shows that Republican cross-winds are swirling at this juncture of the Arkansas election cycle even in traditional Democratic strongholds. The Talk Business Poll, conducted by…
by - August 21, 2010 10:42 pm
Party officials and candidates urge supporters to campaign hard through election day.
by - August 21, 2010 10:02 pm
Arkansas GOP Executive Director Chase Duggar told a Sebastian County crowd Saturday night (Aug 21) that every Republican in a contested Arkansas legislative race is polling ahead of the Democratic…
by - August 20, 2010 4:58 pm
There are only four days left in the filing period for Crawford County municipal elections and still 27 positions remain without a candidate. No one has filed in mayoral races…
