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Cedarville celebrates the opening of its new public library

Crawford County opens a new 2,500-square-foot library that features special learning areas for children.

Redistricting lessons

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] When it became clear Congressional redistricting would divide the Fort Smith metro area in a way that defied reason, the first response by local…

Public servant nod

Gov. Beebe thanks Troopers for their service.

Micromanaging, priorities, aginners were topics at Fort Smith board retreat

Ron Holifield conducted an almost 7-hour retreat Saturday (April 16) with the bottom-line purpose of encouraging the Fort Smith Board of Directors to make decisions that are vision driven, evidence…

The Alma Spinach Festival celebrates its 25th year

Rain and cool weather didn’t stop the music and a fundraising dinner for the Alma Community Center.

Fort Smith board may soon hire deputy administrator

The Fort Smith Board of Directors could hire a new deputy city administrator as early as Tuesday (April 19). The position, with a salary in roughly in the $85,000 to…

‘Team building’ part of Fort Smith directors’ retreat

Team building, understanding expectations and discussing board operations are parts of the agenda for a Saturday (April 16) retreat by the Fort Smith Board of Directors. The retreat begins at…

Trimble receives HMA leadership award

Sparks Health System CEO Melody Trimble has received Health Management Associates’ prestigious President’s Leadership Award for her commitment to selflessness, servant leadership and focus on quality patient care. “The President’s…

Tourism tax receipts up in Fort Smith, down in Van Buren

Weather slowed regional tourism activity during February, but the tourism sector still shows signs — albeit modest — of recovery. February hospitality tax collections in Van Buren totaled $27,718, down…

Walmart.com pursues former Overstock.com affiliates

Wal-Mart announced Friday (April 15) an “open invitation” to join their Internet affiliation, a response to the April 8 move by Overstock.com to drop its Arkansas affiliates in response to…

Gas may be $1 higher for peak travel season

Just weeks into the U.S. government’s official summer driving season, Arkansans and U.S. motorists are already seeing pump prices at peak vacation levels when most Americans hit the road. Traditionally,…

Wal-Mart wants a say in Arkansas energy rulemaking

The world’s largest retailer wants a say in Arkansas’ energy efficiency rulemaking, according to this report from Talk Business. In a Thursday filing at the state Public Service Commission, Walmart…

Adam & Eats: Steffey’s Pizza

This Lavaca restaurant is obviously the place for “Good Times” because Adam says it’s dyn-o-mite!

Judge Dawson: ‘Your judiciary at your service’

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] U.S. District Judge Robert Dawson was clear during a May 2010 conversation about the bullying case he was set to hear in Fayetteville. He…

Fewer in jail

Large jails account for bulk of the 2010 decrease.

Zero Mountain, Rumsey family donate $571,000 to UA

story info submitted by the University of Arkansas Fort Smith businessman Mark Rumsey and his wife Vicki have donated $571,000 to a child study center at the University of Arkansas…

J.B. Hunt, Bank of the Ozarks post positive earnings

First-quarter earnings of $50.1 million for J.B. Hunt Transport Services best analyst estimates, with the company’s intermodal segment again leading the positive results. Also, Bank of the Ozarks reported lower…

Big Screen Peter: Your Highness

The movie delivers a lot of silly, adolescent, penis-laden humor. If you’re into that, well, here you go.

Area leaders seek the positive in Congressional redistricting

It’s not life and death, like his son David faces in Afghanistan, but Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman said political and business leaders in the Fort Smith metro area must…

RITA approves 5-year funding, program plan

A five-year funding and action plan for the Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority (RITA) was approved Wednesday (April 13), with much of the financial support coming from four area governments and…