by - September 19, 2012 8:55 pm
Tulsa Summit pushes ‘compelling’ case for CNG use
TULSA — With the turmoil in the Middle East and rising prices at the fuel pump, ways to secure cost-effective sources of fuel have been much in question. But a…
Fort Smith
by - September 19, 2012 8:10 pm
Oklahoma AG adds tax argument to health care suit
President Barack Obama’s health care reform can be blocked by a state constitutional amendment in Oklahoma declaring residents can’t be forced to buy health insurance, a state official said in…
by - September 19, 2012 7:02 pm
Fort Smith United Way kicks off campaign with $1.1 million
In the Golden Living Dining Center, United Way of Fort Smith Area held its 2012 Campaign Kick-Off luncheon, with an estimated 200 in attendance. The 25 pacesetter businesses, such as…
by - September 19, 2012 6:44 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Consumers trade beef for chicken
Beef U.S. beef packer margins last week averaged a loss of $25 per head, according to Hedgers Edge. With higher operating costs the beef sector is facing serious economic challenges….
by - September 19, 2012 4:21 pm
Tusk to Tail: Jersey? Sure!
Wow, what a weekend. Between the rain and the game, it is hard to say which was worse to sit through. Thankfully the tailgate went smoothly. Tusk to Tail hosted…
by - September 19, 2012 3:33 pm
Sparks, Summit receive quality recognition
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren were named among the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the…
by - September 19, 2012 2:14 pm
Crystal Bridges receives $5 million from Tyson Foods, family
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has received a $5 million commitment from the Tyson family and Tyson Foods, Inc., to establish the Tyson Scholars of American Art and the…
by - September 19, 2012 1:54 pm
2012 Sebastian County Fall Cleanup
2012 Sebastian County Fall Cleanup September 29 2012 Huntington – Across the street from City Hall Greenwood – Recycle Center on Bell Road Greenwood – County Road Department Sebastian County…
by - September 19, 2012 1:43 pm
2012 Sebastian County Fall Cleanup
2012 Sebastian County Fall Cleanup September 22nd – Lavaca East Sebastian County Park on Featherhill Road Central City -City Hall Complex 7 am till 2 pm or until…
by - September 19, 2012 1:19 pm
Mercy deconstructs to construct new hospital
The Mercy Orthopedic Hospital project kicked off on Tuesday (Sept. 18) in Fort Smith, but spectators expecting the traditional groundbreaking were treated to a change of pace. Rather than spade-and-shovel,…
by - September 19, 2012 11:46 am
RAM Membership Kickoff and Celebrity Whodunnit Auction
October 25, 2012 5:30-8:00 PM Fianna Hills Country Club 1 Essex Place, Fort Smith, AR 72908 Special guests will have the opportunity to bid on original works of art created…
by - September 18, 2012 8:44 pm
Housing’s wealth effect to nudge U.S. spending
For the first time since the recession, there’s potential for rising U.S. property values to boost consumer spending and give the economy a nudge. Housing’s so-called wealth effect has been…
by - September 18, 2012 8:33 pm
Fort Smith to host delegation from China
Fort Smith will host a delegation from the Chinese city of Jining on Oct. 3 and 4, according to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders. Sanders made the announcement at the…
by - September 18, 2012 5:37 pm
Jesus’ wife mentioned in Gospel on fourth-century papyrus
A scrap of papyrus dated to the fourth century has written on it in the ancient Coptic language, “Jesus said to them, my wife,” reopening the debate about whether Jesus…
by - September 18, 2012 4:57 pm
JBU achieves zero landfill status
Siloam Springs– John Brown University is officially a zero-landfill institution, meaning waste from the Siloam Springs campus is primarily recycled or converted to power through emissions-free incineration. JBU is the…
by - September 18, 2012 3:27 pm
More time for low rates?
After waffling on how long low mortgage rates are expected to stick around, some analysts have called for rates to not rise significantly through next year. Honestly, that’s about as…
by - September 18, 2012 2:56 pm
River Valley Rollergirls boost ranks, fight cancer
You’re at a coffee shop. Two young women — pretty, with the wisdom of seasoned adulthood setting in, approach your table. They don’t look like the kind of women, who…
by - September 18, 2012 1:04 pm
Young hopefuls audition for The Nutcracker
Sounds of The Nutcracker filled the air on Saturday (Sept. 15) as dozens of young hopefuls auditioned for a part in the classic holiday ballet. Hosted by Western Arkansas Ballet,…
by - September 17, 2012 9:04 pm
Wall Street walks as defense joins tech for Obama
Health care, telecommunications and defense industry workers are fueling President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, even as Wall Street walks away from his candidacy. Those industries were with Obama in 2008…
by - September 17, 2012 3:56 pm
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum donations at $3 million
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (FSRAM) is still on pace to open Jan. 19, 2013, according to Executive Director Lee Ortega, who added that it would be “fully operational,”…