by - June 17, 2013 9:16 pm
Van Buren Council approves signal, road projects
School is out, but that does not mean the ride along East Pointer Trail in Van Buren is going to be any easier the remainder of this summer following action…
Political News
by - June 17, 2013 12:34 pm
Fort Smith park rule change could bring more shows
Changes are on the way to Harry E. Kelley Park in downtown Fort Smith and it could mean more shows and booze. A unanimous vote by the Fort Smith Board…
by - June 17, 2013 11:58 am
Arkansas economy ‘improves at a modest pace’
With the exception of Fort Smith, five of the six metro areas covered in the Little Rock Zone of the Federal Reserve’s St. Louis District showed improvement or flatline stability…
by - June 15, 2013 9:40 pm
Democrats talk 2014 at Jefferson-Jackson dinner
Arkansas Democrats gathered at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on Saturday (June 15) to raise funds, rally and prepare for next year's highly anticipated election, which will see…
by - June 15, 2013 5:24 pm
Ross, Burkhalter endorse each other, push jobs plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter mutually endorsed each other and promised to work jointly to create more jobs in Arkansas if elected. Ross, a…
by - June 13, 2013 2:44 pm
Arkansas, Feds to sue Exxon over Mayflower spill
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 2:36 pm
New poll finds Arkansans support immigration bill
A new poll on immigration shows strong support for federal reforms and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in Arkansas. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) on…
by - June 13, 2013 11:54 am
Fort Smith steering committee to focus on ‘momentum’
When members of the comprehensive plan steering committee meet on June 20, both the committee and members of the public will begin to have a clearer picture of what to…
by - June 12, 2013 9:06 pm
Obamacare will hit bottom line say business owners
While there may still be a lot of unknowns associated with the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, one thing is for certain – local businesses are going to…
by - June 12, 2013 8:52 pm
Crawford County ‘leave time’ donation policy off the table
The proposed ordinance that would have given Crawford County employees the option to donate vacation time to co-workers in need has officially been taken off the table. But all hope…
by - June 12, 2013 8:31 pm
Arkansas tax changes coming July 1
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. The state of Arkansas has revised its sales tax rate sheet for the…
by - June 12, 2013 8:32 am
Bradford-Barnes: Sen. Pryor ‘hurt my feelings’
It was a day that shook Arkansas politics to its core. Aug. 13, 2008. That day, a gunman walked into the Democratic Party of Arkansas headquarters in downtown Little Rock…
by - June 11, 2013 7:10 pm
‘Private option’ opponents get OK for ballot push
Voters may get a chance to decide whether or not to keep the “private option” plan approved by state lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Beebe (D). Tea Party…
by - June 11, 2013 5:53 pm
Trash questions return to Fort Smith Board
Trash once again took center stage at the Fort Smith Board of Directors noon study session as directors and the Department of Sanitation sparred over regulations relating to commercial sanitation…
by - June 11, 2013 4:39 pm
Burkhalter, Curry to seek Democratic nod for Lt. Gov.
In the span of five hours, two Democrats stepped forth to challenge for their party's nomination for Arkansas Lt. Governor in 2014. Little Rock businessman and Arkansas Highway Commissioner John…
by - June 11, 2013 4:12 pm
GOP legislative primary already set in NWA
It's not even close to 2014 and there is already a Republican primary in State House District 87, which extends from Siloam Springs to just past Tontitown. Lucas Roebuck, a…
by - June 11, 2013 2:59 pm
UAFS grad is first ‘Hammerschmidt fellow’
Jordan Hale, a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, is the first fellow in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Fellowship program offered by the office of U.S. Rep….
by - June 10, 2013 6:52 pm
U.S. Senate approves $955 billion farm bill
The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a five-year farm bill by a 66-27 vote, with U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and John Boozman, R-Ark., voting for the legislation that would…
by - June 10, 2013 12:35 pm
More insurance carriers may enter Arkansas exchange
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford is satisfied that five companies have submitted letters of intent to do business in the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange, but more may be on…
by - June 10, 2013 11:54 am
Beebe names 47 to boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (June 10) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Charles Allen, Ph.D., Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires…