by - April 26, 2013 4:23 pm
An Ole Miss law professor came Friday (April 26) to Fayetteville to analyze Arkansas' long legal history of gambling. Ronald Rychlak noted the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is the last success…
by - April 25, 2013 8:28 pm
The March revenue report for the city of Fort Smith brought some welcome news and an end to four consecutive months of tax revenue declines. Each of the city’s 1%…
by - April 25, 2013 2:57 pm
The redevelopment of the West End continues to take shape with Thursday’s (April 25) announcement of Garrison Pointe West, a planned $3 million mixed use development to be completed by…
by - April 24, 2013 5:29 pm
Come July 1, remembering your debit card, a holster and a Glock 22 may be standard on a trip to the grocery store – or anywhere else, for that matter…
by - April 24, 2013 3:13 pm
The race to succeed Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe may get a little more crowded following news this morning (April 24) that House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, is considering a run…
by - April 24, 2013 2:37 pm
For children, teens and adults seeking relief from the summer heat, they will have put up with the heat for at least two summers before Ben Geren Aquatics Center opens….
by - April 24, 2013 1:51 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (April 24) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Greg Revels, DeQueen, to the Arkansas Higher Education Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces David Leech….
by - April 23, 2013 10:59 pm
The Fort Smith Airport Commission accepted bids Tuesday night (April 23) for a runway rejuvenation project that would extend the life of Runway 1-19 by another 10 years. According to…
by - April 23, 2013 4:17 pm
A resolution to be voted on in May by the Boy Scouts of America could allow openly homosexual youth to participate in the program and it has stirred strong emotions…
by - April 23, 2013 2:13 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) signed the health insurance expansion measure known as the “private option” into law on Tuesday (April 23), just days after multiple high-stakes votes in the Arkansas…
by - April 23, 2013 1:39 pm
Students interested in completing their degrees may now have an easier time finding not only a school, but also a degree program that fits their busy schedules following an announcement…
by - April 22, 2013 8:56 pm
Arkansas lawmakers moved one day closer to recess and final adjournment after approving a massive $4.9 billion spending bill, $170 million in surplus funds, and a new Senate leader. Two…
by - April 22, 2013 7:29 pm
The Arkansas State Police launched and ended an investigation into comments made public over the weekend in which a Benton County Republican suggested gun violence as a method to persuade…
by - April 22, 2013 7:16 pm
Officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the Walmart Foundation on Monday (April 22) announced that they have given more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind contributions during the most…
by - April 22, 2013 4:19 pm
For drivers who go through the intersection of College Avenue and Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville, it's nearly a given that they'll see at least one car run a red light….
by - April 22, 2013 3:59 pm
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and Sebastian County Judge David Hudson have taken to the streets and are making citizens across the county aware of not only public safety funding…
by - April 18, 2013 10:10 pm
The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee moved swiftly Thursday morning on a dozen tax reform measures totaling more than $170 million in breaks for businesses, industry and individuals in Arkansas….
by - April 18, 2013 9:58 pm
In an era of tight budgets and declining revenues, maintaining sales taxes have become vitally important to local municipalities. Recently, Sebastian County launched a campaign for renewing its county-wide sales…
by - April 17, 2013 8:24 pm
A day of back-and-forth at the state legislature led to a late afternoon attempt to compromise on the “private option” enabling and funding legislation. After a delay on a planned…
by - April 17, 2013 8:14 pm
Representatives and Senators from the Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith regions were recently asked by The City Wire to weigh in on the following three proposed constitutional amendments: Senate Joint…
