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Cash flow and appraisals are good measures. Divorce is not.

Republican Jim Keet officially enters race for governor

It’s official. Jim Keet said Thursday (Feb. 25) that he was 90% certain he would run as a Republican for Arkansas Governor. He made that official with a press release…

‘Grape Escapes’ pours 600 wines from around the world

More than 300 gather in downtown Fort Smith to support Bost and its efforts to provide opportunities to the disabled.

Kentucky firm expanding to Fort Smith, adding up to 15 jobs

Louisville, Ky.-based Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp. is planning to invest $4.1 million and create up to 15 jobs at the former Indiana Tube operation at 7510 Ball Road in Fort…

Paddock’s Picks: “Game Change” and “The Politician”

The two books provide interesting and alarming insight into politics at the highest levels. Or, depending on your perspective, the lowest levels.

National Home Centers sells to Stock Building Supply

A building supply company that emerged from bankruptcy July 1, 2009, has purchased Springdale-based National Home Centers, which entered bankruptcy reorganization in early December. According to this report in ProSales…

The City Wire Special Report: Seeking Google’s Fiber — Part IV

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a four-part series attempting to explain what Google’s plan to build an ultra-high speed Internet connection could mean for the Fort Smith/Van…

Green, Altes bow out of 3rd District race; Green endorses Bledsoe

Rep. Rick Green, R-Van Buren, has decided against entering the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District, and has instead thrown his support behind State Sen. Cecile Bledsoe, R-Rogers. “Although…

Little Rock captures $62 million project, 200 new jobs

Southwest Power Pool formally announced Friday (Feb. 26) it will build a $62 million corporate headquarters building in Little Rock as part of an expansion that will add 200 new…

Wills and bills

More Americans focused on economy instead of planning ahead.

Adam & Eats: Saigon Express

It’s cheap. It’s fast. And it’s served on a Taco Time plate. Most importantly, it’s good.

Republican Jim Keet considering Governor’s race

Republican businessman Jim Keet says he’s “90 percent certain” that he’s running for Governor. Keet, a Little Rock restaurateur and former state legislator who has made an unsuccessful run for…

Physicians group continues to expand

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Last June, David Gooch, founder of the Independent Physicians Alliance, introduced the organization to the community. The concept was simple: form a hub of services,…

The City Wire Special Report: Seeking Google’s Fiber — Part III

Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series attempting to explain what Google’s plan to build an ultra-high speed Internet connection could mean for the Fort Smith/Van Buren…

3rd District campaign crew vital to candidate success

Here are some names to consider in Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District race: Duncan Baird, Susan Barrett, Lance Cargill, Patrick Carlson, Jessica Caswell, Keith Emis, Michael Goessling and Bill Gowan. No,…

Regional bankruptcies and incorporations

Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….

Flat tax group take ballot title to Arkansas Supreme Court

Brandon Woodrome is taking himself to court. OK, it’s a little more complicated than that. Woodrome is director of the Arkansas Progressive Group. The group seeks to repeal all state…

‘Shutter Island’ is full of promise and it doesn’t fail in the delivery

Peter says Scorsese and DiCaprio hit the right note in portraying the conflict between violence and moral order.

Legislators, Gov. Beebe at odds over budget shortfall fix

Arkansas’ first-ever fiscal session may not end this week A plan by legislators to patch $15 million in budget shortfalls for the fiscal year has not gained the support of…

Optimism grows for national trucking sector, USA Truck

National trucking economist Bob Costello is beginning to replace his cautious optimism with simple optimism. For a trucking sector that has been in a freight funk since October 2006, that’s…