Fort Smith

Chaffee Trust adopts new land reuse plan; agrees to sell commercial property

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority formally approved a significant change to a land reuse plan that was originally created in 1997. A reuse plan was drafted and approved when the…

A history of the emerging funding problem with the Fort Smith Convention Center

Editor’s note: Fort Smith City Administrator Dennis Kelly suggested during a May 20 meeting of the Fort Smith Convention Center Commission that a restaurant tax may be needed to offset…

Large retaining wall on Fort Smith hotel project buckles

The recent days of rain likely contributed to the buckling of a large retaining wall that is part of a $5 million hotel construction on Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith….

Trivial Pursuit II

A plethora of reports offer stats and info on everything from happiness to alcohol consumption.

Arkansas Lottery ticket sales as early as October?

It’s not unreasonable to have an Arkansas Lottery director in place by July 1, even though the application for the high-profile job won’t be posted until June 1, according to…

Of boat lifts and rodeos

Peter provides a little history with the menu as well as a horseless menu. All in all, it’s pretty damn good.

OG&E gets $13.3 million rate increase

A rate increase of $13.3 million for OG&E customers in western Arkansas was formally approved Wednesday (May 20) by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The Oklahoma City-based utility company originally…

Boozman testifies that I-49 good for national economy

The argument to fund and construct Interstate 49 through western Arkansas was made Wednesday (May 20) before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. U.S….

ABF Freight System competitor seeks federal bailout funds

A request for federal bailout funds from a national trucking company is unlikely to obtain a favorable response, but it does indicate the potential impact of the precedent set by…

No bailouts for vacations

A new survey suggests that 35% of Americans are cutting the summer vacation plans.

Fort Smith approves comprehensive new development rules

The Fort Smith Board of Directors unanimously approved Tuesday (May 19) night a unified development ordinance (UDO) that has been more than four years in the making. The UDO is…

Star Party

The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to the…

Wildlife Habitat Day Camp

Youth will learn about animal calls, nature photography, and various wildlife crafts. Open to youth ages 9-14 years old. Advance registration is required.

Youth Painting Workshop

Paint your love of nature and learn a few techniques in the process. Ages 11 – 16 years old.

Youth Painting Workshop

Paint you love of nature and learn a few techniques in the process. Ages 6 – 10 years old.

“Parent and Me” Tempra Painting Workshop

Each child must be accompanied by an adult who will assist the child. Ages 4 – 6 years old.

“Parent and Me” Tempra Painting Workshop

Each child must be accompanied by an adult who will assist the child. Ages 4 – 6 years old.

Youth Outdoor Photography Workshop

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advance registration is required. Ages 6 -10 years old.