by - May 11, 2010 5:19 pm
A discussion about the relationship between the Fort Smith board of directors and the city’s internal auditor resulted in raising questions about what information citizens should and should not have…
by - May 11, 2010 3:40 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is expected to forward with an ordinance establishing the Fort Smith Housing Authority as a Community Development Entity (CDE) to bring the development potential…
by - May 7, 2010 5:10 pm
story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] If the first week of early voting in Crawford County is any indicator, the May 18 primary is going to be one of the most…
by - May 7, 2010 4:02 pm
The election season for circuit court judges in Sebastian County has normally been mild, polite and almost reverent in tone. Well, welcome to yet another race during this crazy election…
by - May 7, 2010 9:13 am
Two recent polls show some trends in the Democratic and GOP primaries for the U.S. Senate race in Arkansas, with incumbent U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln (Democrat) and U.S. Rep. John…
by - May 6, 2010 8:54 am
Editor’s note: The City Wire is endorsing candidates in the Democratic and GOP primaries for the U.S. Senate; the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District; and the GOP primary…
by - May 5, 2010 7:03 pm
The news at the meeting of the ad hoc committee charged to investigate convention center funding options was less about the convention center and more about a renewed study of…
by - May 5, 2010 4:27 pm
Editor’s note: The City Wire is endorsing candidates in the Democratic and GOP primaries for the U.S. Senate; the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District; and the GOP primary…
by - May 5, 2010 2:28 pm
Fort Smith businessman Patrick Jacobs said he will run for the Fort Smith Board of Directors Ward 4 seat a day after the board accepted the resignation of Ward 4…
by - May 4, 2010 7:24 pm
story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Just three days before Van Buren City Attorney Don Jenkins’ 90 day suspension ended, the Van Buren City Council voted to drastically reduce the duties…
by - May 4, 2010 2:07 pm
An unexpected dip in April tax collections has caused Gov. Mike Beebe to shift $41 million in state funds, including using $17.4 million in a “rainy-day fund,” to keep state…
by - May 4, 2010 7:17 am
Editor’s note: The City Wire is endorsing candidates in the Democratic and GOP primaries for the U.S. Senate; the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District; and the GOP primary…
by - May 3, 2010 8:21 pm
Jake Files has challenged his two opponents in the Arkansas Senate District 13 seat to a “good old-fashioned” debate where the candidates have the chance to grill each other. Files…
by - April 30, 2010 12:30 pm
Questions remain with a campaign finance report filed by Rep. Stephanie Malone, R-Fort Smith, and the campaign reports of Sen. Denny Altes, R-Fort Smith, present a similar question about contribution…
by - April 29, 2010 2:04 pm
President Barack Obama has nominated Fort Smith attorney P.K. Holmes III to be the next U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. Holmes was recommended in early December…
by - April 28, 2010 1:27 pm
Rep. Stephanie Malone, R-Fort Smith, has said her contribution report showing $3,000 in contributions from Michael Carter is in error and the mistake is being corrected. The error was brought…
by - April 27, 2010 4:48 pm
Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker forcefully stressed Tuesday (April 27) that he is willing to “take the harassment” from a few boisterous citizens rather than remove citizen forums from the…
by - April 27, 2010 11:39 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 - April 27, 2010 11:06 am
State Sen. Denny Altes has been raising money for the House District 63 (Fort Smith) race for 18 months, with more than $34,000 in contributions to show for it. Altes…
by - April 27, 2010 7:09 am
Rep. Stephanie Malone has almost collected more in campaign funds from outside the Fort Smith area than Fort Smith City Director Gary Campbell has collected in total. Malone and Campbell…
