by - January 10, 2013 2:06 pm
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe and officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Thursday (Jan. 10) a health-payment system that could create savings of around $15 million during fiscal year 2014 and…
by - January 10, 2013 10:15 am
Arkansas’s public education system ranks fifth in the nation according to the latest edition of Education Week’s Quality Counts. The report gives the state high marks in the transitions and…
by - January 10, 2013 9:16 am
For nearly a decade, natural gas drilling in Arkansas has been accused of harming the drinking water in the Fayetteville Shale play. On Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey gave the…
by - January 9, 2013 12:47 pm
Governor Mike Beebe announced the following judicial appointment and appointments to boards and commissions: Jason Marshall, Walnut Ridge, as Lawrence County District Judge. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2014. Replaces the…
by - January 9, 2013 12:36 pm
A study released by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation suggests that immigrants have a positive contribution to Arkansas’ economy, but an estimated 42% do not have legal documentation. Report findings include…
by - January 8, 2013 6:16 pm
Fort Smith Directors accepted the Girls Inc., offer to sell its property to the city for the sum of $107,500 on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but costs will not end with…
by - January 8, 2013 3:40 pm
Former 3rd District Congressman Asa Hutchinson discussed placing “an armed presence” in schools on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but stopped short of endorsing the idea of armed teachers in the wake…
by - January 8, 2013 11:29 am
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday he will remain in the race for Arkansas governor, ending speculation that a previous admission of an “inappropriate” relationship with a Hot Springs attorney…
by - January 8, 2013 11:17 am
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Jan. 8) said Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s “inappropriate” relationship will be a problem in his gubernatorial bid, but Beebe refused to be drawn into a…
by - January 7, 2013 6:53 pm
Citywide LED traffic light conversions are saving Fort Smith close to $7,000 per month since completion, according to Traffic Control Superintendent Steve Kelton – considerable savings, but less than originally…
by - January 7, 2013 5:05 pm
A former Fort Smith city director was arrested after he allegedly solicited an undercover officer for sex, according to a report from KFSM 5 News, a content partner with The…
by - January 7, 2013 4:56 pm
A confident, comfortable and cooperative Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he expects his final regular legislative session to be “just fine” despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the legislature….
by - January 7, 2013 11:04 am
At the Dec. 18 meeting of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA), Executive Director Ivy Owen was awarded a $25,000 bonus to go with a base pay of $136,500. The…
by - January 4, 2013 6:24 pm
Consumer sentiment ratings by regional consumers dropped significantly in the fourth quarter, down 14.7%, according to the preliminary report released Jan. 4 by the Center for Business Research and Economic…
by - January 4, 2013 1:19 pm
Former 3rd District Congressman Asa Hutchinson says he will be a candidate for the 2014 Arkansas Governor’s race. Hutchinson was defeated in the 2006 race for the office by Gov….
by - January 4, 2013 12:19 pm
Arkansas’ Congressional delegation say the door remains open to save the mission of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith, although recent approval of federal legislation outlining future U.S. defense…
by - January 4, 2013 9:56 am
Attorney and former lobbyist Martha Miller is the new director of the Arkansas Department of Heritage, according to a statement from the office of Gov. Mike Beebe. Miller replaces Cathie…
by - January 3, 2013 11:22 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors welcomed two new additions Thursday night (Jan. 3) in the board's first regular meeting of 2013. Director Keith Lau took over for departing director…
by - January 3, 2013 11:09 pm
More than 150 Fort Smith and Van Buren business and community leaders gathered Thursday at the Movie Lounge to meet with regional Legislators prior to the beginning of the 2013…
by - January 3, 2013 3:32 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe has announced the following judicial appointments and boards and commissions. Amy Brazil, Conway, as Circuit Judge in the 5th Division Court of the 20th Judicial District. …
