by - June 25, 2015 10:12 am
Fort Smith
by - June 25, 2015 10:04 am
The Video Wire: River Rats and a Ford Pinto
The Video Wire anchor Dawson Meadows reports that Sebastian County River Rats is a leading contender for a new mascot idea at Southside High School in Fort Smith. As usual,…
by - June 24, 2015 9:27 pm
Fort Smith business leaders question need for business license fee
The Fort Smith business community may not be as open to reinstatement of a business license fee as some members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors might hope. Putting…
by - June 24, 2015 9:23 pm
Arkansas drops six spots in ranking of U.S. startup activity
As more prominence and recognition has been given to the state’s burgeoning startup and entrepreneurial community over the past few years, Arkansas still fell from six spots in a highly-watched…
by - June 24, 2015 8:25 pm
School Board leader talks about mascot vote, opponent has a change of heart
Fort Smith School Board President Dr. Deanie Mehl is confident the board will on July 27 officially vote to do away with the “Johnny Reb” themed mascot at Southside High…
by - June 24, 2015 4:39 pm
Prosecuting Attorney adds another legal opinion to ‘Open Carry’ issue
A recent letter from Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue to state and local law enforcement leaders adds another legal opinion to the controversial “Open Carry” law that emerged from…
by - June 24, 2015 3:08 pm
Gilcrease on Wheels
12-5 on August 5-7, 2015 Free admission There are four class times to choose from: 12:00-1:00PM • 1:15-2:15PM 2:30-3:30PM • 3:45-4:45PM Contact [email protected] or call 479-784-2787 to RSVP Gilcrease on Wheels of Tulsa is rolling to RAM! This project…
by - June 24, 2015 3:01 pm
RAM Art Camp
Tuesday July 14 – Saturday July 18- 12-5PM Drawing, painting, puppet making, and photography – three classes at RAM’s Art Camp this summer! Sign your children up today! All sessions are…
by - June 24, 2015 2:40 pm
Summer Block Party
by - June 24, 2015 1:07 pm
Shipping industry reports show slower economic start in 2015
May and April reports on the closely watched U.S. shipping industry suggest that the national economy may be struggling to maintain the pace that began in 2014. The Cass Freight…
by - June 24, 2015 12:50 pm
Fourth of July Crafts for Children
Fort Smith Museum of History Fourth of July Crafts for Children Saturday, July 4, 2015 1:00-3:00 p. m. To celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, bring the…
by - June 24, 2015 11:31 am
The Supply Side: Contract changes ask more from Wal-Mart suppliers
The local supplier community across Northwest Arkansas is buzzing this week as insiders and consultants compare notes on recent contract amendments that Wal-Mart Stores sent out to roughly 10,000 of…
by - June 24, 2015 12:08 am
Prepared food tax, business license may be part of Fort Smith pension solution
The Fort Smith Board of Directors didn’t shy away from considering a prepared food tax and re-instating of a business license fee to address a looming shortfall in a pension…
by - June 23, 2015 10:54 pm
Wal-Mart, educators, entrepreneurs tout need for STEM education
At any given time Wal-Mart Stores said it has 800 or more openings for coders and information technology (IT) systems architects at its corporate offices in Bentonville. And that doesn’t…
by - June 23, 2015 10:19 pm
Fort Smith School Board votes to end use of Rebel mascot, ‘Dixie’ song
A tremor from the June 17 tragedy in Charleston, S.C., in which nine members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church were shot and killed by Dylan Roof has reached…
by - June 23, 2015 7:03 pm
Walton Arts Center breaks ground on $23 million expansion
The Walton Arts Center held a ground-breaking ceremony Tuesday (June 23) celebrating the $23 million expansion and renovation of the Fayetteville center. The groundbreaking also kicks off the closing of…
by - June 23, 2015 4:52 pm
America’s Car-Mart execs get modest raises in 2015
The used car business is good these days, but not good enough to secure cash performance-based bonuses for America’s Car-Mart’s top two executives. CEO Hank Henderson and chief financial officer…
by - June 23, 2015 4:42 pm
Highway funding group follows several of Blue Ribbon committee ideas
On Wednesday, the 20-member Working Group on Highway Funding will hold its first meeting to discuss the state’s road funding options. Six years ago, the Blue Ribbon Committee on Highway…
by - June 23, 2015 4:18 pm
Libertarian Party of Arkansas meets petition requirements for 2016 election
There will be another party on the 2016 general election ballot, according to information from the Secretary of State’s office Tuesday. The Libertarian Party of Arkansas met the signature requirement…
by - June 23, 2015 4:15 pm
May traffic down at Arkansas’ commercial airports, XNA up for the year
The traveling public pulled back in May compared to May 2014, with enplanements down at Arkansas’ three largest commercial airports. Of the three airports, only the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport…