by - November 3, 2010 5:09 pm
Murphy Oil Corp.’s profits rose 7.4 percent in the third quarter primarily due to better earnings from U.S. retail marketing and ethanol production operations, the El Dorado oil giant reported…
by - November 3, 2010 4:09 pm
Following is the final Sebastian County totals from the Nov. 2, 2010 general election. (Numbers to the right of vote counts reflect vote percentage.) PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 91) 91 100.00…
by - November 3, 2010 3:52 pm
Dr. Jay Barth says the possibility exists that Republican “mavericks” newly elected to the Arkansas House and Senate hold the potential to undo the election gains the Republican Party made…
by - November 3, 2010 2:09 pm
Courthouses, watch parties the focal points for many who keep tabs on the democratic process.
by - November 3, 2010 12:36 pm
Jobless figures, released Wednesday (Nov. 3) by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, show that the Pine Bluff area was the only one of eight Arkansas metro areas that saw…
by - November 3, 2010 11:18 am
Quarterly earnings for Arkansas Best Corp. continue to be in the red, but a market watcher expects the “positive earnings momentum” to continue for the financially beleaguered transportation holding company….
by - November 3, 2010 2:15 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) was approved by Arkansas voters for a second term, but trends in a close election have the Lt. Gov. and Secretary of State races moving to…
by - November 3, 2010 1:51 am
Republicans will constitute the majority of legislators representing the Fort Smith region in the next Arkansas General Assembly, based on unofficial results posted by the Arkansas Secretary of State as…
by - November 3, 2010 1:25 am
For the first time in 20 years, Fort Smith will soon have a new mayor. Mr. Sandy Sanders defeated longtime Mayor Ray Baker in what was a relatively quiet race…
by - November 3, 2010 12:39 am
story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman survived a election challenge, and Gary Deffenbaugh handily won the right to represent the Van Buren area in the Arkansas…
by - November 2, 2010 11:59 pm
Bill Hollenbeck will be the next Sebastian County Sheriff. Hollenbeck (D) captured more than 57% of the vote in the race against Tommy Young (R). The first ever professional survey…
by - November 2, 2010 11:52 pm
U.S. Rep. John Boozman (R) will soon take a seat in the U.S. Senate, and Rogers Mayor Steve Womack (R) will replace Boozman as the next 3rd District Congressman. Arkansas…
by - November 2, 2010 8:36 pm
The Fort Smith board of directors voted 4-3 Tuesday night (Nov. 2) to fire City Administrator Dennis Kelly. Kelly was dismissed effective immediately. Voting to fire Kelly were City Directors…
by - November 2, 2010 7:15 pm
A proposal by Fort Smith City Administrator Dennis Kelly to cut at least 20 jobs to cover the convention center cost was the proverbial lead balloon at Tuesday’s (Nov. 2)…
by - November 2, 2010 12:05 pm
A resurgence in consumer and business spending has helped boost Arkansas tax collections 7% above the same fiscal period in 2009. The Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration reported Tuesday…
by - November 2, 2010 10:30 am
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE American Cancer Society After Hours Gathering to KICK OFF the 2011 Relay For Life Season CALICO COUNTY 2401 South 56th Tuesday November 9th Drop In…
by - November 2, 2010 9:52 am
The markets and at least one analyst are not convinced a lawsuit against the Teamsters will provide near- or long-term relief for Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. Updated info: However,…
by - November 2, 2010 9:37 am
Recent GDP numbers and personal income reports provide more proof of an economy that is flat or limping toward recovery. According to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis, real GDP…
by - November 1, 2010 6:05 pm
Stockman says blurring the line between employee and friend may result in problems down the line.
by - November 1, 2010 4:10 pm
Tom Fite remains ineligible to be a candidate for Arkansas House District 83. The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday (Nov. 1) upheld a Pulaski County Circuit ruling that Fite is…
