Fort Smith

Unused scholarships a rarity

Millions of dollars are disbursed annually in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith area from people and organizations with a vision for the future. It’s not money for buildings, or…

Agribusiness Weekly Update: Drought sinks packer margins

Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $2.50 per head last week, sliding to a negative $18.35 by Wednesday (Aug.8 ), according to Hedgers Edge. Packer margins have declined from $77…

Old West Kids Day

Yee Haw! Bring your lil’ cowpokes to the Van Buren Library for a day of family fun! Activities will include a visit with the legendary “Bass Reeves”, former federal marshal;…

Tween & Teen Time

This week Van Buren Public is celebrating Banned Book Week. Stop by after school for some refreshments and talk about your favorite banned book. This is a free program for…

Tween & Teen Time

This week Van Buren Public is celebrating Banned Book Week. Stop by after school for some refreshments and talk about your favorite banned book. This is a free program for…

Tween & Teen Time

To celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day, the tweens and teens will be playing Apples to Apples. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, please call…

Preschool Story Time

Today is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, so Mrs. Bridgette will be presenting songs, stories and a craft using apples as her theme. A time for fun with your younger kiddos. This…

Preschool Story Time

Today is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, so Mrs. Bridgette will be presenting songs, stories and a craft using apples as her theme. A time for fun with your younger kiddos. This…

Tween & Teen Time

Banned Book Week continues here at the Van Buren Public Library. Drop by afterschool and make yourself a button bookmark. This is a free program for ages 10 -18. For…

Tween & Teen Time

Mmmm, smells good in the Van Buren Public Library. Stop by and bake yourself a cookie or two. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more…

Mexico to impose duties on U.S. chicken imports

Three of the largest poultry companies in Mexico won their battle to impose anti-dumping duties on U.S. competitors exporting leg quarters south of the border. From January through May of…

Broadway: Changes possible with Lottery scholarships

The state’s higher education chief said that a new initiative aims to bring older students back to college, while at the same time new data could help lawmakers shape future…

Hannah House Fundraiser

Hello BBQ Lovers. The Hannah House is doing a fundraiser by selling babyback ribs. These ribs are prepared by some local competion BBQ teams. We are selling ribs to raise…

Hannah House 15 Year Anniversary Celebration

Please Join us as we celebrate our 15 Year Anniversary at Hannah House on Saturday, the eighth of September from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p. m. 418 South 17th Street Fort…

Google, Arkansas team up on small business websites

For the next year, Google is providing free website and free web training resources for small business owners in Arkansas. The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) tells…

Tween & Teen Time

Next week is Banned Book Week! To help decorate the library, we will make posters for the Teen Space. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For…

Tween & Teen Time

Ahoy Matey! Channel your inner pirate and stop by the Van Buren Public Library for some pirate shenanigans! Argh! It’s Talk like a Pirate Day! This is a free program…

Preschool Story Time

Today is “Talk like a Pirate” Day. Mrs. Bridgette will be presenting songs, stories and a craft for our story timers to enjoy. Argh, matey! This is a free program…

Preschool Story Time

Today is “Talk like a Pirate” Day. Mrs. Bridgette will be presenting songs, stories and a craft for our story timers to enjoy. Argh, matey! This is a free program…