by - December 22, 2013 4:33 pm
Resolutions, gratitude and saying ‘no’
What is it about the human species that compels us at the beginning of each year to make New Year’s resolutions? Everybody means well but within a few weeks resolutions…
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by - December 22, 2013 4:22 pm
Looking for ethics
While the year began with earth-shaking election results from November 2012, the Arkansas Republican Party held majorities in the state Senate and House. It was a rather tricky year to…
by - December 21, 2013 10:34 am
Lackie named vice chancellor for university advancement at UAFS
Dr. Mary Lackie has been named the vice chancellor for university advancement at the University of Arkansas, and will begin the job in February. She replaces Dr. Marta Loyd, who…
by - December 20, 2013 10:00 am
Negative jobs trend continues for Arkansas’ economy
Arkansas’ jobless rate was 7.5% in November, unchanged compared to October, but above the 7.2% in November 2012. Arkansas was one of just seven states to post a year-over-year jobless…
by - December 20, 2013 9:53 am
More Warhol pieces coming to Crystal Bridges
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced Friday (Dec. 20) a series of new acquisitions of works by artist Andy Warhol that includes two gifts and a recent purchase. Warhol’s…
by - December 20, 2013 6:17 am
The Friday Wire: A legal loss and medical school plans
The passing of esteemed lawyer Eddie Christian Sr., the potential for a medical school in Fort Smith and learning the rules when running for elected office are part of the…
by - December 19, 2013 5:43 pm
Area tourism tax revenue slows in the third quarter
The third quarter of 2013 was positive for the Fort Smith regional economy, but Fort Smith and Van Buren hospitality tax collections began to slow for the first time in…
by - December 19, 2013 5:25 pm
NanoMech unveils major innovation award
One the most widely successful research ventures out of the University of Arkansas was recently honored by R&D Magazine as its 2013 technology product of the year. On Thursday (Dec….
by - December 19, 2013 4:19 pm
OG&E planning new headquarters in downtown Oklahoma City
A new high-rise building in Oklahoma City is likely to result in a higher utility bill for some Arkansas utility customers. Oklahoma Gas and Electric confirmed reports that the company…
by - December 19, 2013 4:12 pm
Union withdraws petition for election at OK Foods
Officials with Fort Smith-based OK Foods announced Thursday (Dec. 19) the withdrawal by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) of its petition for a union representation election filed…
by - December 19, 2013 2:22 pm
The Compass Report: Trends positive for Fort Smith area economy
Slight but continued improvements in economic trends for the Fort Smith region during the third quarter of 2013 has resulted in the best quarterly grade for the economy since the…
by - December 19, 2013 1:43 pm
Beebe appoints 24 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Dec. 19) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Terrie Baker, Sherwood, reappointed to the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. Appointment expires Aug. 10,…
by - December 19, 2013 10:17 am
Target confirms security breach, shares tumble (updated)
It’s every shopper and retailer’s nightmare just ahead of the holidays, to find out customer name, credit or debit card number, and the expiration date plus three-digit security code of…
by - December 19, 2013 9:31 am
Race for the Cure tags McMillon as honorary chair
The Komen Ozark Affiliate announced Shelley McMillon, wife of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s CEO-elect Doug McMillon, will be the honorary chair for the 2014 Annual Komen Ozark Race for the Cure…
by - December 18, 2013 9:37 pm
Fed to taper in January amid improving economy
The Federal Reserve affirmed its outlook for stronger GDP growth in 2014, and said Wednesday it will reduce – or “taper” – its injection of $40 billion into the U.S….
by - December 18, 2013 8:58 pm
New hotel coming to Fort Smith airport property
A new hotel is coming to the corner of Phoenix Avenue and McKennon Boulevard, bringing with it both an increase in occupancy and about 30 new jobs. The Home 2…
by - December 18, 2013 8:44 pm
UAFS to host ‘How to’ forum for political candidates
For anyone with a dream of being the next city councilman, senator or even dog catcher, the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is planning a workshop to teach novice…
by - December 18, 2013 8:36 pm
Work begins on Whirlpool pollution mitigation plan
A little more than a month after the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality presented its plan to address contamination caused by Whirlpool's admitted leak of trichloroethylene (TCE) into groundwater in…
by - December 18, 2013 5:39 pm
Foundation seeks to build medical school in Fort Smith
Some of the revenue from the 2009 purchase of Fort Smith-based Sparks Health System could be used to help build and operate a medical school in Fort Smith and generate…
by - December 18, 2013 12:26 pm
Ethics Commission says Darr misspent more than $44,000
The Arkansas Ethics Commission released a staff report on Wednesday (Dec. 18) alleging that Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, R-Ark., misspent more than $44,000 in both campaign and public funds. The…