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Project Compassion Key Person Workshop

Project Compassion will host a Key Person Workshop at the St. Scholastic Retreat Center, room 110, on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 11:00am until 1:00pm. A training session will include…

Billy’s prostitution solution

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] Billy, a college friend from thousands of years ago, called again this week. He’d just returned from Vegas because “them sumbitches with the Corps…

Failure is an option

Potts provides advice on closing the business.

Introducing the Hillbilly Pork Chop Roundup 5K Mud Run

The fundraiser features greased pigs, pond swimming, a ropes course and, of course, lots of mud.

Got Crawfish?

About 200 gathered at the home of Luann and George Moschner to enjoy a crawfish boil and raise money for Girls Inc.

‘Bark for The Arc’ brings out the dogs

The event supported efforts that support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Old Timers day crowd turns out despite cooler weather

The weekend brings thousands to downtown Van Buren for food, arts and crafts and games.

NLRB, Boeing controversy gaining steam

As expected, Republicans in Congress are making political hay out of a controversial move by the National Labor Relations Board to challenge Boeing’s decision to build a $1 billion aircraft…

Dillard’s posts record income, share price soars

Dillard’s officials are crediting new initiatives for an increase in revenue and record first quarter profits. The Little Rock-based mall retailer recorded net income of $76.7 million in the first…

Paddock’s Picks: The Paris Wife

The book presents the other side of Ernest Hemingway through the eyes of his first wife.

Sunshine, fireworks, camp fires, family vacations and family reunions – Summertime brings its seasonal challenges to digital photographers. This class combines gorgeous scenery, fun models and high energy on-location instruction….

Area foreclosure actions up in April

Thanks to a more than 19% spike in foreclosure actions in Sebastian County, the metro area saw an overall increase of 2.96% in the number of properties in a foreclosure…

Growing Strawberries Like Your Granddad Used To Do

The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing will be hosting another class in the "Antique Gardening Series" titled "Growing Strawberries Like Your Granddad Used To Do". This class is taught by…

Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing June 1st Saturday

During the summer on the 1st Saturday of the month, The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing opens its demonstration gardens to the public. June’s 1st Saturday will be June 4,…

Merry to receive LFS Jack White award

story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association has selected Philip H. Merry Jr. as the 2011 recipient of the Jack…

Area tourism sector off to good start

The area hospitality sector is off to a better start in 2011, with hospitality tax collections during the first quarter up in Fort Smith and Van Buren. For the first…

Committee says Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins sexually harassed employees

A three member Sebastian County grievance committee ruled Thursday afternoon that Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins sexually harassed office employees and created a hostile work environment. But the ruling is hollow…

kiddy kamp- m is for mammals ages 4-7

Bring your little ones out for a two hour mini-day camp. We have several fun activities planned. A responsible adult is required to stay on the premises. Advanced…

youth outdoor photography ages 11-16

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993. …

youth outdoor photography ages 6-10

Become a professional photographer in training, with a focus on outdoor photography. Bring your own camera, or use one of ours! Advanced Registration is required (479)-452-3993.