by - April 20, 2018 3:14 pm
Fort Smith-based bank crafting community image in NWA
The more things change, the more they stay the same. For The First National Bank of Fort Smith, those are reliable words to live by. The Fort Smith market leader’s…
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by - April 19, 2018 8:18 pm
FCRA voices approval of Fort Smith Schools’ proposed millage increase
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) lended its support to the upcoming school millage vote on May 22. The FCRA board approved a resolution on Thursday (April 19) endorsing the…
by - April 19, 2018 7:44 pm
Former Sen. Files federal sentencing set for June 18
After several date and time changes, the sentencing of former Sen. Jake Files is set for 10 a.m., June 18, in Fort Smith with U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes III…
by - April 19, 2018 3:11 pm
Highlands Oncology Group eyes Springdale for its third cancer center
Highlands Oncology Group is bursting at the seams in its Fayetteville cancer treatment center as the region’s population continues to grow beyond 500,000. Need for additional space has prompted the…
by - April 18, 2018 9:04 pm
Sebastian County election officials roll out ‘vote-anywhere’ voting centers
Sebastian County election officials will launch the area’s first “voting centers” during the May 22 preferential primary. The centers will replace traditional precinct-based voting in which voters had to vote…
by - April 17, 2018 10:07 pm
Fort Smith city, board launch consent decree modification effort
On Tuesday (April 17), the Fort Smith Board of Directors unanimously approved a $300,000 contract with consulting firm Burns and McDonnell to pursue modification of the federal consent decree imposed…
by - April 16, 2018 8:35 pm
Over half of Fort Smith’s 26 schools show improvement, district receives ‘C’ grade
The Arkansas Department of Education released statewide school report cards for the 2016-2017 school year, and the Fort Smith School District finished with a C rating on the traditional A-F…
by - April 16, 2018 7:20 pm
Report: New union contract may leave ABF Freight in ‘market share losing position’
The first independent analysis of the proposed five-year labor contract between Fort Smith-based ABF Freight and the Teamsters suggests the union negotiators won the day. An April 13 investor note…
by - April 16, 2018 5:20 pm
UA researchers form new medical testing venture, receive help from Fort Smith company
Research from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville combined with medical products made by a Fort Smith-based company resulted in new products touted as a better way to train clinicians…
by - April 16, 2018 11:47 am
Sebastian, Crawford counties home sales volume down 11% in first quarter
The Fort Smith metro home sales market — Crawford, Sebastian counties — slowed in March and fell behind for the first three months of 2018 by more than 11%. The…
by - April 12, 2018 7:31 pm
Memco’s offer to relocate offices to Chaffee Crossing delayed
Memco Inc., will have to wait another month on possible acceptance of their offer to move to the Chaffee Crossing district from the company’s location at 5601 Old Greenwood Road…
by - April 11, 2018 9:12 pm
Allegation of ineligibility shrouds Sebastian County Treasurer/Collector race
The race for Sebastian County Treasurer/Collector, now held by incumbent Judith Miller, now includes allegations of a late filing that, if found true, could disqualify Democratic candidate Jeannie Wilson. A…
by - April 11, 2018 4:11 pm
‘Brent Morrison Memorial Trail’ recommendation seeks to honor murdered Fort Smith runner
On the last day of Brent Morrison’s life, he woke up for a morning run, told wife Dianne he loved her, and kissed her goodbye. The Morrisons moved to Fort…
by - April 10, 2018 9:26 pm
Fort Smith Board re-approaches subject of prepared food tax
The Fort Smith Board of Directors are likely to take up discussion of a prepared food tax at their upcoming April 27 strategic session. The topic came up Tuesday (April…
by - April 10, 2018 8:47 pm
Golden Living puts large Fort Smith admin center on the market for sale or lease
Uncertainty about the future of Golden Living jobs in Fort Smith became somewhat less clear Tuesday. Real estate firm CBRE said it is has been hired to sell or lease…
by - April 9, 2018 10:58 pm
Altes, Glidewell, Rep. Pitsch Mat Pitsch make their case for Fort Smith Senate seat
An emotional Arkansas Rep. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, debated Republican primary opponents Denny Altes and Frank Glidewell Monday night (April 9) shortly after hearing his sister Laurie had died. Pitsch…
by - April 9, 2018 4:38 pm
Fort Smith chamber names members of 2019 JLA class
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the Junior Leadership Academy Class of 2019. The number of students in the class has grown from 30 to 40 to…
by - April 8, 2018 5:34 pm
UA conference attendees discuss blockchain disruptions, benefits
Blockchain is seen as another disruptive technology – along with machine learning, internet of things and virtual reality – that has the potential to impact nearly all business sectors. There…
by - April 5, 2018 11:18 pm
Business, school leaders push for millage increase at citizen forum
Business and school officials pressed for voter approval of the proposed 5.558-mill increase for the Fort Smith Public School district during a Thursday (April 5) League of River Valley Voters…
by - April 4, 2018 8:02 pm
Fort Smith, Little Rock festivals announce 2018 music lineups
Arkansas’ two largest cities dropped details of their annual music festivals Wednesday (April 4), with Little Rock-based RiverFest Music Festival and Fort Smith-based Peacemaker Festival announcing headliners. RiverFest will be…