Fort Smith

America’s Cover Miss

Registration 1pm, Pageant 2pm in Center Court @ Central Mall. For more information go to www.arcovermiss.com

Going to Print – getting those great designs through production. A panel of printing experts will discuss common problems, solutions, guidelines, advances and products. Hosted by The American Advertising Federation…

Devoid of momentum

Closely watched index marks industrial production dips.

Pump price leap parallels October crude climb

Retail gasoline prices in Arkansas have jumped nearly 15 cents in the past two weeks as international crude oil futures have continued their surprising post-summer climb. The good news is…

Van Buren A&P approves 2011 media plan

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] The Van Buren Advertising and Promotion Commission met on Wednesday (Oct. 13) to discuss the 2011 media plan. The project comes with a price tag…

Umarex formally opens new $9.7 million plant at Chaffee Crossing

story and photos by Roy Hill Umarex USA, a major importer of air guns and firearms, marked the grand opening of its new 117,000-square-foot facility at Chaffee Crossing with a…

Big Screen Peter: It’s Kind of a Funny Story

The story about a young teen in a psych ward has its moments, but never pushes near or into the Great Movie category.

Ranger Boats announces expansion, 155 new jobs

Fishing Holdings, the parent company of Ranger Boats, the nation’s largest manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, announced Wednesday (Oct. 13) the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Flippin, Ark….

Bank of the Ozark profits jump 141%

Bank of the Ozarks Inc.’s profits soared in the third quarter, beating last year’s results by a record 141 percent on the strength of two FDIC-backed acquisitions. For the period…

Wal-Mart unveils new store strategy, updates expansion plans

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. officers made several announcements Wednesday (Oct. 13) geared toward explaining to the investment community how the global retail giant plans to boost tepid U.S. sales and build…

UAFS: City director candidate illegally using logo

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith officials are running into resistance in convincing a Fort Smith City Director candidate to quit using the university’s logo on campaign materials. Eric Arthur,…

Nonprofit woes

Late government payments, term changes hurt the sector.

Election Profiles: Fort Smith City Director, Position 6

Editor’s note: Between Oct. 13 and Oct. 27, The City Wire will present information from candidates in 15 key races in Crawford County, Sebastian County, Fort Smith and area legislative…

Election Profiles: Fort Smith City Director, Position 5

Editor’s note: Between Oct. 13 and Oct. 27, The City Wire will present information from candidates in 15 key races in Crawford County, Sebastian County, Fort Smith and area legislative…

SEC Review, Week 6: Gamecocks get big win, ‘Official’ complaints

story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) [email protected] We are one week away from the unveiling of the initial Bowl Championship…

Seven stages of business growth

Stockman reminds that the seven stages of business growth each come with unique challenges.

Convention center issue slated for upcoming budget meetings

Deciding how to best fund the Fort Smith Convention Center will be included in November budget meetings of the Fort Smith board of directors, the board members decided during Tuesday’s…

Fort Smith board opposes Arkansas Municipal League plan (Updated)

The Fort Smith board of directors are not happy with an attempt by the Arkansas Municipal League to pursue legislation that would force the city into a workers’ compensation insurance…

Fort Smith area likely to avoid shift from Congressional redistricting

It’s possible but unlikely that Sebastian County or other large portions of the Fort Smith metro area will be moved into the 4th Congressional District as a result of redistricting…