by - March 1, 2011 6:02 pm
UA team converts algae into fuel
It will take a lot of algae and land to make a dent in the use of gasoline in the U.S., but researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed…
Fort Smith
by - March 1, 2011 4:10 pm
Beebe close on prison reform deal; Poll shows support for changes
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] In the end, it looks like Gov. Mike Beebe will get…
by - March 1, 2011 2:10 pm
Blue Cross to provide physician scholarships
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine will receive a $1 million grant from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield toward increasing the number of primary…
by - March 1, 2011 1:37 pm
Fort Smith tax collections up in January; area tax revenue mixed in 2010
2010 Christmas sales were relatively strong in Fort Smith, with the city’s collection of a 1% sales tax up 5.4% compared to the 2009 period. Also, the most recent monthly…
by - March 1, 2011 11:04 am
Prediction problems
Many states make errors in estimating revenue.
by - March 1, 2011 10:38 am
Mind mapping your business and ideas
Such maps can be useful tools in helping entrepreneurs work through their conceptual ideas.
by - March 1, 2011 10:09 am
The Consumer Compass Report: Regional confidence declines
Economic confidence among people in the Fort Smith region is shaky, with the most recent The Consumer Compass Survey showing a decline in the number of people who believe their…
by - March 1, 2011 7:40 am
Beebe discusses Medicaid waiver with feds
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] It has received little attention in this legislative session because it…
by - February 28, 2011 2:37 pm
Fort Smith area home sales down 13% in January
2011 did not get off to a good start for the Fort Smith regional housing market. In fact, of Arkansas’ top three metro areas, the Fort Smith metro area was…
by - February 28, 2011 12:37 pm
Lighthouse Inn may soon open under new ownership
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] “Coil up your rope and anchor here till better weather doeth appear.” So reads a sign at the famous Lighthouse Inn Restaurant nestled on the…
by - February 28, 2011 9:06 am
Partisan politics in play with Congressional redistricting
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Publicly and privately, state lawmakers charged with redrawing Congressional District lines…
by - February 28, 2011 8:41 am
Arkansas Senate Report: Tax cuts, highways and fluoride
Editor’s note: Arkansas Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, provided the following commentary on the previous week of the 88th Arkansas General Assembly. Last week was a busy week on many…
by - February 28, 2011 8:22 am
Arkansas House Report: Commission on Women, autism funding
Editor’s note: Rep. Leslee Milam-Post, D-Ozark, provided the following commentary on the previous week of the 88th Arkansas General Assembly. This week was a great refresher for me as to…
by - February 27, 2011 6:58 pm
Not a big deal, but …
It’s not a big deal, and may possibly be a minor waste of time when considering all the important things on which folks in this region are or should be…
by - February 27, 2011 5:57 pm
Failure responses
Potts tells a tale of two business owners.
by - February 27, 2011 10:05 am
A lot of work left in 88th General Assembly
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] With nearly two months of the regular session in the rear…
by - February 27, 2011 9:50 am
Night Court breathes life into Fort Smith history
Life returns to Judge Isaac Parker’s court for the case of United States v John Allison.
by - February 26, 2011 7:17 am
Western Arkansas Runners Meeting
Western Arkansas Runners "supporting faces of all paces" will host a "Running the LR Marathon" meeting at the Reynolds Cancer Support House." All public invited to attend. for more info: …
by - February 25, 2011 5:16 pm
360 Leadership Series hosts Chick-fil-A Leadercast Event
360 Leadership Series* Presents Chick-fil-A Leadercast What is Voices of Change – Chick-fil-A Leadercast? “Voices of Change” is this year’s theme for the annual…
by - February 25, 2011 4:36 pm
360 Leadership Series Luncheon
360 Leadership Series: Gary J. Oliver, M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D. Dr. Gary J. Oliver is a father, university and seminary professor, psychologist, author, Executive Director of the Center for Relationship…