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Remembrance and perspective

Editor’s Note: This essay was written by Michael Tilley in September 2002 as a reflection on the first anniversary of the 9/11 horror. Link here for its 2007 publication in…

Lincoln, Boozman quiz each other in first debate

U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, squared off in their first formal debate on Friday afternoon (Sept. 10). Boozman is hoping to unseat two-term incumbent…

9/11 Ceremony: ‘We have an obligation to never forget’

story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith From the symbolism of the flyover by the 188th Fighter Wing to the wistful tones of "Amazing Grace" on the…

Barbara Harvel named LFS director (Updated)

Barbara Harvel will begin Oct. 1 as director of the Leadership Fort Smith program. Harvel, who moved to Fort Smith when her husband, Paul, was named president and CEO of…

Paddock’s Picks: Empire of the Summer Moon

The book explores the story of Cynthia Ann Parker and her Comanche son who became a Comanche Chief.

Regional bankruptcies and incorporations

Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….

Bass Reeves statue initiative launches $100,000 campaign

The Bass Reeves Legacy Initiative formally launched Thursday night (Sept. 9) its “$100,000 in 100 days” campaign to raise money to fund a large statue of the legendary U.S. Marshal….

O.K. Foods to use new poultry slaughter system

Fort Smith-based O.K. Foods Inc. announced Thursday (Sept. 9) it will move to a new system of killing chickens at its processing plants in Fort Smith and Heavener, Okla. The…

I-49 funding uncertain in new Obama infrastructure plan (Updated)

An announced economic stimulus plan by President Obama to push billions of dollars into the nation’s transportation infrastructure has stimulated mixed reactions among state and Fort Smith area officials —…

July home sales down 36.5% in Fort Smith area

July delivered proof that home sales in Arkansas would fall following the expiration of a federal tax credit for homebuyers. The number of new and existing homes sold during July…

Adam & Eats: The Dog Shack

Maybe it really is the simple pleasures in life that are important — like a damn good hot dog.

SEC Preview, Week 2: Huge games on tap in tough conference

story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) [email protected] Things get started pretty quick for a huge weekend in the Southeastern Conference…

Fort Smith mayor remains hospitalized

Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker “has recovered completely” from the medical emergency that put him in the hospital on Aug. 18, but remains in the hospital with a blood clot…

Fort Smith Blues Festival a Top 100 event

Fort Smith’s Riverfront Blues Festival was named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association. Each year the ABA compiles a list of the…

An Evening of Trombone Music

The Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center will resonate with sounds of the trombone on Sept. 21 when the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Music Department presents an…

Big Screen Peter: The American

The movie garners Peter’s appreciation in its willingness to examine human interaction.

Talk Business Poll: Democratic label a ballot disadvantage

What’s in a name? For starters, a distinct political advantage for Republicans in an election cycle featuring a strong anti-incumbent, anti-Washington mood among voters. Talk Business and Hendrix College recently…

Van Buren A&P reports on ‘encouraging’ signs

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Maryl Koeth, executive director of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotions Commission, said things are finally looking up. At the Wednesday (Sept. 8) meeting, Koeth…

Public school boost

Kindergarten enrollment is at an all-time high in the U.S.

Van Buren pushes forward on road projects

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] In a special meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 8), the Van Buren City Council approved a bid of $339,515 by Forsgren Construction for several overlay projects…