by - April 5, 2018 11:18 pm
Business and school officials pressed for voter approval of the proposed 5.558-mill increase for the Fort Smith Public School district during a Thursday (April 5) League of River Valley Voters…
by - April 5, 2018 10:53 pm
Fish mislabeling in restaurants is a worldwide problem, and in Arkansas one of the most popular fish consumed — catfish — is at times misidentified on menus. Since 2016 state…
by - April 5, 2018 5:17 pm
Author, outdoor adventure planner and speaker Georgia Pellegrini told Arkansas community and business leaders they have an “incredible opportunity” to help the state develop a brand, adding they should not…
by - April 5, 2018 6:51 am
Second District Democrats Gwen Combs, Jonathan Dunkley, Paul Spencer and Clarke Tucker squared off Wednesday night (April 4) in their first formal debate, vying for the nomination to challenge incumbent…
by - April 4, 2018 8:40 pm
The Chinese government announced Wednesday (April 4) plans to institute a 25% tariff on $50 billion worth of U.S. imports, including several agri commodities produced in Arkansas. It’s another move…
by - April 4, 2018 8:16 pm
In separate actions, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Scott Ellington, prosecuting attorney for the 2nd Judicial District of Arkansas, are taking drug makers to court in a fight against…
by - April 4, 2018 5:59 pm
The Fort Smith parties involved in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case will have to wait a little longer to make their cases before the newly formed Arkansas FOIA…
by - April 4, 2018 5:46 pm
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard on Wednesday (April 4) offered a cautious assessment of the nation’s economy, saying the U.S. is in a “slow growth era” with downside risk…
by - April 4, 2018 6:11 am
Next Step Dayroom will keep the federal grant award of $77,194 recommended to it by the Fort Smith Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) after the city’s Board of Directors decided…
by - April 4, 2018 12:21 am
On Wednesday night (April 4), the four Democratic candidates vying for the Second Congressional District nomination will square off in their first debate. Democrats Gwen Combs, Jonathan Dunkley, Paul Spencer…
by - April 3, 2018 4:41 pm
Year-to-date Arkansas tax revenue continues to trend above expectations even with a March revenue report that was 0.5% below the forecast. Much of the dip in March was tied to…
by - April 3, 2018 4:03 pm
State Chamber of Commerce CEO Randy Zook and other state and industry experts warned job recruiters Tuesday (April 3) the state’s most critical workforce issue is finding enough skilled talent…
by - April 3, 2018 8:11 am
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin on Tuesday (April 3) endorsed Gov. Asa Hutchinson in his bid for re-election against Republican primary challenger Jan Morgan. “I’m going to be supporting the Governor,…
by - April 1, 2018 9:46 am
UA Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said the strong population growth in Arkansas metropolitan areas is a welcome trend, but he warns that a downside is the struggle…
by - March 30, 2018 9:57 am
The Fort Smith Civil Service Commission on Thursday (March 29) voted 3-2 to approve changes to the interview process for new firefighters. Commissioners Marty Shell, Orval Smith, and John Walker…
by - March 29, 2018 7:42 pm
The state of Arkansas is suing three opioid manufacturers saying they deceived doctors and patients and caused the state to pay for unnecessary Medicaid claims, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced…
by - March 29, 2018 7:28 pm
The third time wasn’t the charm for supporters of a casino amendment proposal hoping to clear a legal hurdle with Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. The Arkansas AG rejected the latest…
by - March 29, 2018 2:56 pm
Arkansas Department of Transportation allowed U.S. Highway 412 motorists in Springdale and Tontitown to get creative with plans to improve a segment of the highway, between Arkansas Highway 112 and…
by - March 29, 2018 2:07 pm
The ongoing internal audit of the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) initiated by Police Chief Nathaniel Clark shortly after he took the job in January 2017 continues with no hard…
by - March 28, 2018 6:49 pm
Republican candidate for Craighead County Judge Jeff Presley thinks the county has lost millions of dollars in potential federal grants because the county is out of compliance with a number…
