by - September 9, 2010 4:05 pm
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…
by - September 9, 2010 1:48 pm
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 —…
by - September 9, 2010 1:28 pm
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…
by - September 9, 2010 12:07 pm
Maybe it really is the simple pleasures in life that are important — like a damn good hot dog.
by - September 9, 2010 11:45 am
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…
by - September 9, 2010 11:04 am
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…
by - September 9, 2010 10:02 am
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…
by - September 9, 2010 9:07 am
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…
by - September 9, 2010 8:47 am
The movie garners Peter’s appreciation in its willingness to examine human interaction.
by - September 9, 2010 8:29 am
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…
by - September 9, 2010 8:13 am
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…
by - September 9, 2010 8:04 am
Kindergarten enrollment is at an all-time high in the U.S.
by - September 8, 2010 8:26 pm
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…
by - September 8, 2010 5:52 pm
Fall enrollment figures are up at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, with one university official saying the tight economy is one reason…
by - September 8, 2010 5:25 pm
A new Congressional District rating by the Arkansas Election Line indicates that Arkansas’ Congressional delegation may see a seismic party shift come Nov. 2 — and that shift may also…
by - September 8, 2010 2:09 pm
Economic activity in the seven-state region that includes Arkansas expanded moderately as the manufacturing and service sectors showed incremental growth, according to the Federal Reserve Bank’s quarterly Beige Book report….
by - September 8, 2010 1:33 pm
If the level of airline travel is indeed an indicator of economic health, then August brought good news for the Fort Smith regional economy. August saw 7,051 enplanements in Fort…
by - September 8, 2010 11:17 am
Come join us for our monthly Pedal Steel Guitar Club meeting, and enjoy listening to some of the best Steel Guitar music around. It free to the public and happens…
by - September 8, 2010 11:07 am
I f you like Mac computers, iPads, iPods, iPhones, or are just curious about Apple’s way of doing things, come to one of our meetings as our guest. This month we…
by - September 8, 2010 10:08 am
The UA Fort Smith Symphonic Band has grown into one of the most dynamic groups in the region. Under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, the band performs a variety…
