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New mobile studio ‘win for the state’

FAYETTEVILLE — When ((RADAR)) One rolls into town, it’s hard to miss the 45-foot long recreational vehicle with its sleek black look. What’s inside is even more impressive and it…

Andy Williams, ‘Moon River’ crooner, TV host, dies at 84

Andy Williams, the “Moon River” crooner who helped define American popular music in the 1960s and 1970s through his Christmas albums, nightclub performances and television variety show, has died. He…

Arkansas voters like Beebe, generic GOP candidates

This year’s state legislative races are shaping up to be an epic battle between a growing Republican favoritism in the Arkansas electorate and the popularity of Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe….

Weather satellite issue not a problem for Arkansas – yet

There are replacement refs, talk about replacing a coach (think John L. Smith), and now in the mix is a replacement weather satellite. Accuweather.com was one of the first to…

Fort Smith job fair draws record crowd

The “best kept secret in government,” according to Robert Trevino, commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, a division of the Arkansas Department of Career Education (ACE), is not a secret anymore…

Income levels rise across the state

In the past two years the median family income rose across the Natural State, but the percentage increase was mixed with Northwest Arkansas and Hot Springs metro areas leading the…

Convention Center officials using ‘Event Impact’ tool

The Fort Smith Convention Center (FSCC) has added a new piece of technology to determine event profitability before ever signing on the dotted line. Through the DMAI Event Impact Calculator,…

Lend-A-Hand project could end up in court (Updated)

Fort Smith city government could soon be heading to court. The Board of Directors heard recommendations from Matt Jennings, director of community development for the city of Fort Smith, on…

Great Passion Play officials seek more passion

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs could soon close, ending a unique outdoor theatre production of Jesus’ last days. The production has been seen by some 7.5 million since…

Freight reports suggest slower economic growth

Two measures considered bellwethers for the U.S. economy are not optimistic about improving conditions for the remainder of 2012. The lack of optimism results from a combination of politics, manufacturing…

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Pig slaughter shrinks supply to 1975 low in drought

U.S. hog farmers are slaughtering animals at the fastest pace since 2009 as a surge in feed costs spurs the biggest losses in 14 years, signaling smaller herds next year…

Program allows local crafters access to Razorback name

When Sarah Smith of Bella Vista made a special gift for her husband out of pictures representing various University of Arkansas sports, her friend saw it and wanted to have…

Car-insurance cost to rise 2.8% to $839, trade group says

The cost of auto coverage for the average U.S. driver will probably climb for a third straight year as insurers charge more to boost profits pressured by record-low interest rates…

‘Drawing on Memories’ aids Alzheimer’s patients

For some a picture is worth a thousand words. But for the patients of Memory Lane Alzheimer’s Care Unit in Van Buren, it’s worth a lot more than that. Hope….

2013 Business Hall of Fame inductees named

The 2013 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame has been announced, with one of the four inductees being a Fort Smith native who played basketball for the Arkansas…

Widespread drought means fewer cattle, costlier beef

The U.S. cattle herd continues to shrink amid widespread drought with the Sept. 1 feedlot inventory count down 10,637 head, falling about 1% from a year ago, according to the…

Sebastian County Judge candidates argue ‘vision’

Sebastian County Judge David Hudson and challenger Tim Dunn squared off in a League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum on Monday (Sept. 24) at Golden Corral Restaurant in Fort…

Fort Smith tax revenue declines in August report

Fort Smith sales tax collections and the city’s share of the 1% countywide sales tax both posted the largest year-over-year declines in the city’s August report. The report indicates a…

Apple IPhone 5 misses estimates as more than 5 million sold

Apple Inc. reported debut weekend sales for the iPhone 5 that fell short of some analysts’ estimates after supply constraints delayed shipments. More than 5 million iPhone 5s were sold…

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Coach Curry race complaint, Fort Smith hires engineering director

The Supply Side: Walmart touts gains with Vizio in first year

Casqui village, De Soto research continues near Parkin in Cross County

Williamson Insurance sells to Inszone