by - May 14, 2015 10:21 am
Darbeau, Warden named new deans at UAFS
Dr. Ron Darbeau has been named dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Dr….
Fort Smith
by - May 14, 2015 10:02 am
Civil War Days
Clayton House Reveals Civil War Era Origins with May 23 All-Day Event Historic reenactors and history teachers will pull back the curtains of time at the Clayton House Saturday, May…
by - May 14, 2015 9:55 am
Pancake Breakfast
by - May 14, 2015 9:53 am
Dog Days
by - May 14, 2015 8:04 am
The Video Wire: A sewer savior and George Bailey
Wearing his safety helmet, The Video Wire Anchor Dawson Meadows rants about a low voter turnout, a sewer savior and people who rant. Meadows also discovers a link between “A…
by - May 14, 2015 6:30 am
Denny Altes named Arkansas Drug Director
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named Denny Altes, a former legislator from Fort Smith who was elected to the Arkansas House and Senate, as the state’s Drug Director. He replaces Fran…
by - May 13, 2015 5:27 pm
Busch named branch manager Arvest Bank, Springdale
Arvest Bank promoted Jeffrey Busch to branch manager in Springdale. He will oversee operations at the 2012 South Pleasant Street branch. Busch has four years’ experience with Arvest, most recently…
by - May 13, 2015 5:02 pm
Wal-Mart partners with Alibaba unit to offer mobile pay in China
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores confirmed that it has partnered with Alibaba’s financial arm, Ant Financial, to offer mobile pay in China. It’s an interesting deal given the two parties are…
by - May 13, 2015 4:21 pm
Family Council leader says Eureka Springs law in ‘direct conflict’ with SB 202
A vote Tuesday in a northwest Arkansas town to maintain an anti-discrimination ordinance may create a further battle in the courts, a person opposed to the ordinance said Wednesday. Voters…
by - May 13, 2015 3:26 pm
Motorcycle Memories Program
Fort Smith Museum of History Motorcycle Memories Program June 27, 2015 11:00 a. m. Motorcycle Memories, which was first presented in 2008, features vintage motorcycles and photographs exploring the “art of…
by - May 13, 2015 2:47 pm
Arkansas River tonnage down 9%, heavy rains could slow May activity
Shipping on the Arkansas River continues to slow in 2015, with the U.S. Corps of Engineers reporting a 9% dip during the first four months of the year. Recent heavy…
by - May 13, 2015 11:09 am
Beyond the Footlights
Grace DeWitt Dance Studio presents its Annual Spring Performance. Dancers will be featured in beautiful costumes with professional lighting and scenic design. Music and dance spanning the decades will celebrate…
by - May 13, 2015 10:58 am
Summer Reading Preview Story Time
Preschoolers are invited to learn how they can participate in the summer program. Every Hero Has a Story. There will be stories, crafts and snacks. Free 10:30 a.m. – Dallas…
by - May 13, 2015 10:54 am
Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
This very popular show is perfect for children and teens – lots of singing, dancing and acting. Presented by the UA-Fort Smith Academy of the Arts. Tickets are available…
by - May 12, 2015 9:13 pm
Eureka Springs voters support controversial Ordinance 2223
Eureka Springs voters on Tuesday (May 12) voted to keep an ordinance approved by the city council in February that sought to prevent employment and housing discrimination based on sexual…
by - May 12, 2015 8:58 pm
Fort Smith voters OK street tax, reject trail plan; Crawford County tax renewed
Fort Smith voters overwhelmingly renewed a 1% street tax for city infrastructure, but rejected a plan to divert 5% of the street tax revenue for construction of a 35-mile multi-use…
by - May 12, 2015 6:38 pm
Wal-Mart eyes expansion opportunities with its optical, vision services
Tucked discretely away at one of the busiest intersections in Fayetteville more than 630 workers are turning out an average of 55,000 pair of prescription eye glasses each week at…
by - May 12, 2015 5:32 pm
Whirlpool suggests ‘strategic demolition’ for shuttered Fort Smith plant
A Whirlpool vice president said Tuesday (May 12) that a successful redevelopment plan for the company’s shuttered manufacturing plant and associated 95 acres will likely require “strategic demolition” and a…
by - May 12, 2015 10:11 am
Former AEDC boss: Lockheed deal would be a big win for Arkansas
With one of the worst-kept economic development secrets officially out in the open, former Arkansas jobs chief Grant Tennille said the possible expansion of Lockheed’s Camden operation to manufacture a…
by - May 12, 2015 9:14 am
Arkansas consumer optimism grows, lags Missouri and Oklahoma
The economy across the Natural State is looking up which has helped hoist consumer sentiment measured by Arvest Bank’s semi-annual survey. This spring report released Tuesday (May 12) shows the…