by - August 12, 2010 10:05 am
The combined value of building permits issued during July in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren fell more than 51% compared to July 2009, with the decline pushing year-to-date Fort…
by - August 12, 2010 9:15 am
July saw a 12% decrease in foreclosure filings in the Fort Smith area, similar to a 10% dip in the nationwide numbers. The report released by Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac shows…
by - August 11, 2010 6:54 pm
David Whitaker is calling on national Democrats to extend the Bush tax cuts for middle-class Americans but “roll back those for the very wealthy.” What’s more, he says his position…
by - August 11, 2010 6:23 pm
Limited funding is flowing and construction will soon begin on the Arkansas portion of the Bella Vista Bypass — a key section of Interstate 49 of which the completion could…
by - August 11, 2010 4:28 pm
story and photos by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Just outside Alma, a fiberglass lemon the size of a garden shed stands beside a black and silver ski boat. Nearby, a catering…
by - August 11, 2010 3:55 pm
It’s a funny movie with the usual goofy stuff from Will Ferrell. It’s unfunny in that the movie lacks a decent plot.
by - August 11, 2010 8:06 am
The gubernatorial race between Gov. Mike Beebe and Republican Jim Keet appears to be off and running, according to this report from Roby Brock at TalkBusiness.net. Keet took square Tuesday…
by - August 11, 2010 7:33 am
The Van Buren event served 1,100 and raised more than $9,000.
by - August 10, 2010 10:36 pm
George Catsavis and Patrick Jacobs will face each other in November in the race for Fort Smith City Director, Position 4. Catsavis received 522 votes (41.17%) in the municipal primary,…
by - August 10, 2010 3:52 pm
There was virtually no discussion during the Tuesday (Aug. 10) Fort Smith board of directors study session on a proposed plan to revamp the city’s administrative organizational chart. Board members…
by - August 10, 2010 3:07 pm
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of holiday refreshments, Christmas nature crafts, and stories. All ages are invited to participate. For more information contact Chad Lowe at 479-806-5605.
by - August 10, 2010 3:05 pm
Come out and take part in the statewide Great Arkansas Clean-Up Event, locally. Join the staff as we help clean up your nature center grounds. You’ll be rewarded with refreshments…
by - August 10, 2010 3:03 pm
Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society members will give astronomy talks and presentations, and you can view astronomy displays, from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm inside the Center. For more information contact Chad…
by - August 10, 2010 3:01 pm
Spend a few hours and help the staff at the nature center maintain our many trails. A variety of trail maintenance projects will be available for all ages. Pre-registration is…
by - August 10, 2010 2:59 pm
Instructor-led hunter education. Anyone born after 1968 is required to attend a hunter edcuation class before hunting by themselves in the state of AR. Free Class. For more information contact…
by - August 10, 2010 2:56 pm
Funeral arrangements have been set for Eddie Christian Jr., the prominent Fort Smith attorney who died Monday (Aug. 9) morning following a massive stroke. The service will be held 10…
by - August 10, 2010 2:56 pm
Compete in our 4th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day events. All ages are invited to join, or play just for fun. For more information contact Chad Lowe at 479-806-5605.
by - August 10, 2010 2:53 pm
Join the staff at the nature center and make your own animal track. Try the mystery animal track challenge. Win a prize by identifying the tracks. Free for all ages. For more…
by - August 10, 2010 2:46 pm
Ft. Smith Fly Fishers Association Charles Blaschke will be presenting an introduction to fly fishing here at the nature center. The presentation will include starting equipment, tackle, and local places…
by - August 10, 2010 2:43 pm
AGFC’s private land biologist Ralph Meeker will be here talking about food plots, government programming for land owners, and land management. Ralph works with local land owners in the west…
