by - August 24, 2013 11:25 am
25-30 attend ‘open carry’ handgun walk in Fort Smith
A widely watched “open carry” walk held Saturday morning (Aug. 24) in Fort Smith was an event the organizers were hoping would not end with a bang. And it didn’t….
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by - August 23, 2013 11:41 pm
High-level UA vice chancellor fired (Updated)
The University of Arkansas announced late Friday (Aug. 23) that John Diamond, the associate vice chancellor of university relations, has been fired. His dismissal is another surprise in the university’s…
by - August 22, 2013 7:13 pm
Beebe: Wal-Mart onshoring push ‘has a lot of legs’
On the opening day of a Wal-Mart-sponsored manufacturing summit, Gov. Mike Beebe met with officials from two Asian-based electronics manufacturing companies who are likely to locate a plant in the…
by - August 22, 2013 3:53 pm
Rep. Mullin: Arkansas River locks in poor shape (Updated)
It was a meeting that ranged from sequestration to the Affordable Care Act to the federal budget deficit and U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Westville, who represents much of eastern Oklahoma…
by - August 21, 2013 12:24 pm
Fayetteville to be surrounded by ‘Mayor’s Box’
Other cities call such a road system a beltway, but Fayetteville city planners call theirs the "Mayor's Box," Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan said, adding that it's the key to the…
by - August 20, 2013 10:12 pm
Sebastian County JPs appoint school board members
The Sebastian County Quorum Court appointed nearly an entire school board at Tuesday’s (Aug. 20) regularly scheduled meeting at the Greenwood courthouse. The Court appointed Sharon Ford, Gary Raines, Marty…
by - August 20, 2013 9:02 pm
Fort Smith Board gives hire-fire power to administrator
After more than 30 minutes of discussion at their regular meeting, the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (Aug. 20) reversed a city policy in place more than 45…
by - August 20, 2013 8:30 pm
Farm bill work a tough challenge for Sen. Boozman
He won’t be on the ballot in 2014, but U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has plenty on his plate at the moment. Boozman, who’s in the middle of his first…
by - August 20, 2013 4:13 pm
Beebe names 63 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Aug. 20) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Tonya Alexander, West Memphis, reappointed to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1,…
by - August 20, 2013 3:12 pm
Oklahoma officials issue West Nile virus alert
Oklahoma officials have reported the state's first human case this year of West Nile Virus and one local county is now urging residents to exercise caution. The LeFlore County Health…
by - August 20, 2013 10:14 am
NWA, Fort Smith area legislative seats set to change
It seems like you can't go anywhere these days without hearing about the race for U.S. Senate, pitting Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, barely seven months into his first term…
by - August 19, 2013 4:44 pm
FCC Commissioner wants faster Internet for schools
With Arkansas pursuing expanded broadband in its public schools, an FCC commissioner says she wants her agency to be a catalyst for meeting the state’s goals and pushing for greater…
by - August 19, 2013 11:47 am
Fort Smith-native enters 4th District race
A Fort Smith native and graduate of Southside High School is the newest Republican vying for a chance to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, in Congress. Tommy Moll, who…
by - August 17, 2013 10:46 am
Gov. Beebe endorses Mike Ross for Governor
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) endorsed Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross on Saturday (Aug. 17) at the State Capitol in Little Rock. The endorsement comes as little surprise as Beebe…
by - August 15, 2013 8:59 pm
Group says health care law will improve overall health
Many Fort Smith area residents got their first introduction to the Affordable Care Act through a presentation at St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday night (Aug. 15). The session,…
by - August 15, 2013 4:20 pm
New sex trafficking laws improve Arkansas’ status
It was just last June that Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, was hosting a forum on human trafficking at NorthWest Arkansas Community College after Arkansas was named among the worst states…
by - August 14, 2013 6:54 pm
Arkansas Carry plans ‘open carry’ protest walk (Updated)
Arkansas Carry members plan to make a statement on Aug. 24 about their disagreement with Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s view that Act 746 does not allow open carry of…
by - August 14, 2013 5:50 pm
Ben Geren Aquatic Park work may go to Flintco
Sebastian County officials have responded to an opinion issued Aug. 5 by the Arkansas Attorney General's office that some believe gave Sebastian County the right to continue on with seeking…
by - August 14, 2013 5:13 pm
Signature effort falls short to repeal ‘Private Option’ in Arkansas
Arkansans Against Big Government, a group formed to push for a repeal of the legislature’s recent private option health insurance plan, failed to get the 46,880 signatures needed to qualify…
by - August 14, 2013 4:55 pm
Oklahoma Rep. Mullin has ‘bond’ with Arkansas
It was a campaign that started with nine men on the ballot, but in the end it was small business owner Markwayne Mullin who was the last man standing. Mullin,…