Fort Smith

Sizzlin Summer Music Fest – Paris AR

July 14, 2009 P R E S S R E L E A S E Sizzlin Summer Music Fest Heats up Paris, AR PARIS, AR, August 29, 2009/PRESS RELEASE/ —…

Local, state and federal officials sound off on I-49

The next opportunity to seek funding for Interstate 49 could happen this fall or be pushed back 18 months, according to those watching legislative activity related to the next federal…

Report outlines the good and the bad about Arkansas banks

An investment banking company based in Austin, Texas, reported Tuesday (Aug. 18) that Arkansas banks are in good shape, but noted some concern with banks in the Fort Smith and…

First National Bank donates to Nature Center

First National Bank of Fort Smith and First National Bank of Rogers implemented a “Going Green” promotion in May and June to encourage customers to receive bank statements and other…

Industry fallout

Auto makers, brokerage firms and banks lose respect among Americans.

Gerber hit with fine for unfair hiring practices in Fort Smith

Gerber Products Co. has agreed to pay $900,000 to 1,912 minorities and females for hiring discrimination, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Labor. The company is also…

Don’t be a ‘Cowboy’ entrepreneur

Stockman provides several pointers on the correct way to get that new business legally and professionally formed.

The Compass report indicates further economic decline in the metro area

The second quarter of 2009 saw Fort Smith regional economic conditions worsen thanks to declining sales tax collections and rising unemployment, according to the The Compass report — the only…

Fort Smith directors asked to consider citywide wage freeze in 2010

The Fort Smith Board of Directors were asked Monday (Aug. 17) to consider a wage freeze for all city employees in 2010. Planned salary increases in 2010 range from $544,000…

Fort Smith city administrator opens the restaurant tax debate (Corrected)

Fort Smith City Administrator Dennis Kelly handed the Board of Directors a big plate of restaurant tax options Monday night (Aug. 17) and asked them to chew on the various…

Trane operations in Fort Smith spared seasonal cuts

Now for some good manufacturing news. Trane’s Fort Smith plant will not see the seasonal layoff that cut 370 jobs at Trane’s large production facility in Tyler, Texas. According to…

“Be The One” Benefit Dance Concert by Renee Kurz

2001 VBHS Alumna, Renee Kurz will perform her original dance composition entitled “Be The One”. The concert will be free with donations accepted to benefit the Hearts Home Movement.

Constitution Week planned at UAFS

The American Democracy Project at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a series of events the week of Sept. 14-18 in recognition of Constitution Week. This year’s…

St. Edward, UnitedHealth reach new insurance agreement

St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith and UnitedHealthcare have reached a contract agreement allowing those insured by UnitedHealth to continue receiving service at the hospital. A letter dated…

The Ultimutt Christmas Party

Bring your dog to get their picture made with Santa! Bring your dog as they are or in a Santa hat.

Giving the Ultimutt Way

Thanksgiving is a time to give to those in need. Bring dog food, bedding, treats, toys, etc. to donate to local dog shelters. We’ll have a photographer for a Thanksgiving…

Economic recovery coming

Kiplinger editor predicts GDP growth in next quarter, but sees weak overall recovery.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Photos & Best Costume Contest

Treat your dog to an Ultimutt night of Halloween fun! We’ll have trick-or-treating and Halloween photos from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your dog without a costume…

Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Contest & Photos

Treat your dog to an Ultimutt night of Halloween fun! We’ll have trick-or-treating and Halloween photos from 5:30 – 8:00. Dress your dog up with a Halloween costume and compete…

New magazine issue looks at Razorback football history, cap and trade and natural gas

Feature stories about historic football games, cap and trade legislation, converting vehicles to use natural gas, the economics of the Arkansas lottery, indepth and surprising survey information and a famous…