by - July 25, 2013 4:08 pm
As business and political leaders in Arkansas begin work on how to improve broadband access to public schools in the state, one of the leading cable and Internet providers in…
by - July 25, 2013 10:38 am
While business leaders and educators have embarked on an effort to understand and solve a broadband shortage in the state’s public schools, lawmakers will have a final say on signing…
by - July 25, 2013 10:05 am
Of the 13 companies that have applied for the construction manager at-risk position created to work with designers and subcontractors on the new Ben Geren Aquatics Center, officials from the…
by - July 24, 2013 5:58 pm
The first six highway construction projects funded by the “Connecting Arkansas Program” (CAP) are in Benton and Washington counties. Members of the Arkansas Highway Commission met Wednesday (July 24) in…
by - July 24, 2013 2:14 pm
The Fort Smith metro jobless rate for June is likely to be lower than the May 7.7% rate. That’s what the June Baloney Sandwich Index predicts. May’s 7.7% jobless rate…
by - July 24, 2013 11:51 am
Police may know exactly where you've been at any given day and time with new technology that has been popping up at police departments across the nation, and it has…
by - July 24, 2013 11:17 am
Interstate 49 annexation. If that sounds familiar, that is because it is. At a Feb. 5 Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting, City Director and Vice Mayor Kevin Settle floated…
by - July 23, 2013 5:13 pm
Fort Smith city directors spent much of the noon study session today (July 23) discussing the widening of Albert Pike and Free Ferry Road. In 2006, the city undertook a…
by - July 23, 2013 5:07 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) will receive a more than $3.43 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Also, six other Arkansas airports will receive almost $1.5 million…
by - July 23, 2013 3:07 pm
Sales tax revenue in Fort Smith continues to head in the wrong direction, with the June report showing revenue down more than 4% compared to budget expectations. June also marked…
by - July 23, 2013 10:07 am
Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson spoke to the Political Animals Club of Central Arkansas on Tuesday morning. A group of around 100 politicos gathered for breakfast on the top floor…
by - July 22, 2013 4:29 pm
Going back to school can be challenging after a few years sitting on the sidelines, whether it is due to a career, a new family or other reasons. But a…
by - July 21, 2013 1:18 pm
Fort Smith city leaders met this weekend at the resort at Mount Magazine, near Paris, for a two day retreat. The retreat, which took place on Friday and Saturday, was…
by - July 19, 2013 12:32 pm
How large of a gap do Arkansas public schools have in broadband access? The gap in bandwidth may be as large as the gap in communication between state educators and…
by - July 18, 2013 4:55 pm
A plan under consideration by the Sebastian County Election Commission would reduce the number of polling sites in certain parts of the county and save costs, according to Election Coordinator…
by - July 18, 2013 4:42 pm
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by blogger Matt Campbell took a twist this week that could spell trouble for Secretary of State Mark Martin. Campbell filed a lawsuit…
by - July 18, 2013 4:23 pm
A bill that would close tax loopholes in online shopping by giving states a mechanism to compel online retailers to charge sales taxes got a big boost today as conservative…
by - July 18, 2013 4:11 pm
Problems with software in the Sebastian County Treasurer's Office do not appear any closer to being solved now that the company Treasurer Judith Miller had contacted about providing her financial…
by - July 17, 2013 4:38 pm
Environmental consultants hired by Whirlpool submitted a final remedy work plan to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality yesterday (July 16) to address pollution of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the area…
by - July 17, 2013 2:34 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Glenn Brackman, Bradley, reappointed to the Boll Weevil Eradication Committee. Appointment expires July 1, 2017. Dixie Bryson, Maumelle,…
