by - March 8, 2014 10:42 am
Crawford County Dawgs take on Harlem Ambassadors for charity
It was a packed house at the Van Buren High School Arena on Thursday (Mar. 6) as a crowd of nearly 2,000 gathered to watch the Crawford County Dawgs take…
Fort Smith
by - March 7, 2014 4:53 pm
Candidates draw ballot positions in Sebastian County
For anyone who has ever wondered how the order of candidates is determined on a ballot, the answer came at the Sebastian County Election Commission Friday morning (March 7) as…
by - March 7, 2014 4:48 pm
Private Option insured 94,000 by end of February
Members of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce received an update Friday morning (March 7) on the current state of the so-called Private Option, Arkansas' answer to the Affordable…
by - March 7, 2014 4:42 pm
Chaffee Board approves golf course lease
Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority board members approved a lease agreement that puts operations and maintenance of the Deer Trails Golf Course in the hands of a non-profit for $1 per…
by - March 7, 2014 3:38 pm
The Addams Family
The UAFS Season of Entertainment offers this smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delicious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch to spooky, lunatic life. Tickets…
by - March 7, 2014 3:31 pm
U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus
The Sea Chanters chorus sings music ranging from traditional choral songs, including sea chanteys, to Broadway musical hits. Admission is free but tickets are required. Families may have up to…
by - March 7, 2014 3:26 pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie
A high-spirited musical romp has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the city in search of a new life. Based on the…
by - March 7, 2014 3:25 pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie
A high-spirited musical romp has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the city in search of a new life. Based on the popular…
by - March 7, 2014 3:21 pm
UAFS Faculty Piano Concert
Five members of the Alice Brooks Sanders family will perform together in concert. Free admission! 7:30 pm UAFS Breedlove Auditorium 5120 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 479.788.7558
by - March 7, 2014 6:34 am
The Friday Wire: A short list of candidates and a happy trucker
A dearth of political candidates for legislative seats, tough allegations against the poultry industry, thoughts on “New Tech” schools and an excited trucking exec are part of the March 7…
by - March 6, 2014 6:07 pm
March kicks off with COIN exhibit, Harlem Ambassadors, and Grape Escapes
The month of March means the return of Grape Escapes and the 5×5 Gala, along with the opening of a COIN exhibit, some high-flying Harlem Ambassador stunts, and a couple…
by - March 6, 2014 5:26 pm
Pryor, Cotton message development
“Tom Cotton: Wrong for Arkansas” read a blaring headline of a blog on U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor’s campaign website on Aug. 6, 2013, as Pryor’s campaign anticipated U.S. Rep. Tom…
by - March 6, 2014 5:15 pm
Crawford County officials push proposed site for new jail
The effort to build a new jail in Crawford County has taken another step forward with the tentative selection of a location for the proposed facility. According to Sheriff Ron…
by - March 6, 2014 5:02 pm
The Supply Side: More men in the grocery aisle, opportunity for brands
Men today have dropped the book on traditional roles and picked up the household shopping list, according to a recent study by Defy Media. “The Acumen Report: Brand New Man,”…
by - March 6, 2014 4:25 pm
Union Pacific chief says energy, agri markets boosting business for railroads
The CEO of Union Pacific Corp., the railroad transportation giant, told a Little Rock audience that he sees positive signs in the U.S. economy, particularly in the agricultural, chemical and…
by - March 6, 2014 4:07 pm
Rising consumer debt also linked to lackluster retail results
Consumer debt, and not just wicked winter weather, is having a chilling effect on retail sales. Consumer debt rose by $241 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, the largest…
by - March 6, 2014 3:47 pm
Beebe names 44 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Thursday (March 6) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Jeffery "Scott" Baxter, Jonesboro, to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees….
by - March 6, 2014 3:40 pm
Reveal the Teal Luncheon
by - March 6, 2014 12:53 pm
Stand By Me
by - March 6, 2014 10:03 am
Staples to shutter 225 stores
Office supply retailer Staples will close 225 stores in North America by the middle of next year seeking to trim costs amid a weaker sales climate. Staples said it is…