Fort Smith

Listen to the rock star

A couple of weeks ago Bono, the lead singer in the rock group U2 and advocate for the developed world to assist in the economic development of Africa, made the…

Bigger than a postcard

This past week, the 1.3 million Wal-Mart associates in the United States received a post card reminder that the open enrollment dates for their health plan insurance is approaching. But…

Court again rejects ABF suit against Teamsters

ABF Freight System has again seen a $750 million lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and YRC rejected by a federal court. ABF, the largest subsidiary of Fort Smith-based…

Arvest Bank launches 1 million meals initiative

Arvest Bank on Sept. 4 will launch its two-month, bank-wide effort to provide at least one million meals to local, hungry families. The initiative will continue through Nov. 2, and…

Weilenman named nursing executive for Sparks Health and Summit Medical

Sparks Health System announced Friday (Aug. 30) the promotion of Shelly Weilenman, RN, MSN, CENP, to the position of Arkansas market chief nursing executive, effective Sept. 3, 2013. Weilenman serves…

Nordex returns incentive money to Arkansas, Jonesboro

Nordex USA, Inc. will repay more than $2.5 million to Arkansas and Jonesboro in grants received to establish its North American wind turbine manufacturing facilities in Craighead County, noted a…

Consumer confidence dips in August

Consumers sentiment dipped slightly in August from the prior month, but American’s were still more upbeat than a a year ago, according to the University of Michigan Sentiment Index released…

The path widens to a Republican primary win

The path to victory for a statewide candidate in a Republican primary is said to go through Northwest Arkansas, specifically Benton County, and for good reason if you look at…

Car-Mart opens its 127th dealership

America's Car-Mart Inc. opened its 127th dealership this week continuing its expansion in Georgia. The dealership is located in Covington, Ga. and marks the company’s third store in the Peach…

Edgar to direct international programs at UA Bumpers College

Leslie Edgar, associate professor in the agricultural education, communications and technology department, has been named director of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences office of international…

2013-2014 Homecoming Season of Second Street Live Kickoff: Samantha Fish

A bluesy Fish to open the Second Street Live! season

Ray earns top student conservationist honor

Lauren Ray, a graduate of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, has been named the state’s 2013 “Student Conservationist of the Year” by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation. Ray,…

History, museums focus of ‘Educator’s Evening’

Area teachers and administrators looking to bring education alive were treated to an evening of history and education themselves Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Fort Smith Museum of History. "Educator's…

A bluesy Fish to open the Second Street Live! season

Music artist Samantha Fish is set to launch the 2013-2014 Homecoming Season of Second Street Live! on Sept. 17 in Fort Smith. The 22-year-old singer and guitarist said her show…

Tusk to Tail: Are you smarter than a 15-year tailgater?

The members of Tusk to Tail have been following the Hogs nearly all their lives, missing only one game in the past 15 years. Each week, they will be asked…

UA unveils new features for football season opener

For Razorback fans attending Saturday’s football season opener against Louisiana at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, there are a variety of new ways to get involved, including in helping welcome…

Arkansas Best, Teamsters contract delayed again

A partial approval of contract terms that may push forward by several weeks ratification of a five-year labor agreement was likely not the report officials at Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best…

Officials from three states gather to talk I-49 funding

Representatives from Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri gathered in Barling on Thursday (Aug. 29) to discuss the status of the Interstate 49 project that will eventually link the Gulf Coast with…

United States Practical Shooters Association IPS Convention

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning at 8:30 am and lasting until around 5 pm, the Area 4 Championship Match will begin. Between 275-300 competitors from all over the world will…