by - January 6, 2011 4:05 pm
Adam & Eats: Brannon’s Pub & Grill
Hoping to begin 2011 on a good note, Adam checks out the burgers at a pub that still has a smoking section.
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by - January 6, 2011 3:43 pm
Leon Russell’s ‘distinctive warble’ set for Second Street Live!
Editor’s note: Leon Russell is scheduled to perform in downtown Fort Smith on Jan. 12. at 101 N. Second St., as part of the 2010-2011 Second Street Live! Concert Series. …
by - January 6, 2011 12:01 pm
Don Tyson dies of cancer (Updated)
Don J. Tyson, a college dropout who grew his father’s chicken production business to a Fortune 500 conglomerate, died early Thursday (Jan. 6) morning. The 80-year old Springdale native was…
by - January 6, 2011 11:36 am
Arkansas Legislative Preview: Lottery, constitution and ethics
Editor’s note: The following is the last of three articles by Talk Business Editor Roby Brock, who is a content partner with The City Wire, about nine big issue areas…
by - January 6, 2011 8:14 am
Fort Smith Rotary sponsors speech contest
The Fort Smith Rotary Club is holding its annual Four-Way speech contest Jan. 22 at the main branch of the Fort Smith Public Library. The contest is open to any…
by - January 5, 2011 10:34 pm
CASA alleges state workers ‘misappropriated’ Christmas gifts for children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) officials in Sebastian County and Arkansas are angry about Christmas gifts they purchased for children being allegedly “misappropriated” by state employees of the Division of…
by - January 5, 2011 7:28 pm
Gov. Beebe, legislative leaders talk details on session plans
Speaking to reporters, Gov. Mike Beebe outlined issues important to his legislative agenda, covering a wide swath of topics that included highways, taxes, prisons, Medicaid, higher education and the economy….
by - January 5, 2011 4:00 pm
Ho, Ho, Ho online
Online holiday sales during 2010 were up 12%.
by - January 5, 2011 3:14 pm
Files: Prison system fix will require innovative thinking
Arkansas Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, said there will be disagreements on how to fix the state’s prison system, but is confident legislators will see that something must be done…
by - January 5, 2011 10:38 am
Arkansas Legislative Preview: Health care, trust fund and education
Editor’s note: The following is the second of three articles by Talk Business Editor Roby Brock, who is a content partner with The City Wire, about nine big issue areas…
by - January 5, 2011 10:17 am
QuickBooks at the Fort Smith Adult Education Center
Update your computer skills! The Fort Smith Adult Eduation Center offers computer classes to adults in a hands-on, stress-free environment. A variety of class levels are offered from the basics…
by - January 5, 2011 9:59 am
Aviation company to add 300 jobs in Blytheville
Aviation Repair Technologies (ART), an aircraft and component repair company, announced Wednesday (Jan. 5) a facility expansion at the Arkansas Aeroplex in Blytheville. The Arkansas Aeroplex is a multi-modal transportation…
by - January 5, 2011 9:50 am
$2.6 million ‘Movie Lounge’ project back on track
The Movie Lounge is back on, with Dwight Curry and Lynn Curry Weidman ready to move forward on a $2.6 million project that will create up to 60 jobs and…
by - January 4, 2011 8:42 pm
Ray Gosack hired as new Fort Smith administrator
After serving almost 12 years as a Fort Smith deputy city administrator, Ray Gosack will now move across the office to be the new Fort Smith city administrator. The hiring…
by - January 4, 2011 12:45 pm
Area jobless rate 7.9% in November
The Fort Smith metro area jobless rate reached 7.9% in November, unchanged from an October unemployment rate that was revised up to 7.9% after initially posted as 7.8%. Also, the…
by - January 4, 2011 12:17 pm
State tax revenue up in December
Indicating continued growth in consumer spending, Arkansas tax revenue was up 1.5% in December and is up 2.4% for the first six months of the fiscal year. The Arkansas Department…
by - January 4, 2011 11:43 am
Beebe on prison report: ‘Not the be-all and end all’
Gov. Mike Beebe, Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah, state legislators, and a host of law enforcement, legal and corrections officials gathered at the capitol to reveal a new study…
by - January 4, 2011 8:44 am
Arkansas Legislative Preview: Taxes, redistricting and prisons
Editor’s note: The following is the first of three articles by Talk Business Editor Roby Brock, who is a content partner with The City Wire, about nine big issue areas…
by - January 4, 2011 8:04 am
A new year and new entrepreneurial health
Stockman says good physical and mental health are also key factors in entrepreneurial success.
by - January 4, 2011 7:17 am
Library may rename a facility to honor former Mayor Baker
Fort Smith City Director Kevin Settle has asked city staff to consider the options to honor former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker. Baker ended on Dec. 31 a 20-year stint…