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Adam & Eats: Blaze’n Burrito Mexican Grill

Adam is not crazy about the food, but he says the restaurant does allow you to create a monster of a meal.

Large crowd gathers for Gary Elmore’s funeral service

More than 550 friends, family and fans gathered Thursday afternoon at the Mansfield High School Gymnasium for an hour of messages, music and memories in honor of Gary Elmore. Elmore,…

Runoff voter numbers down 43% in 3rd District, far higher than other races

June 8 primary runoff election analysis by Roby Brock shows that voter turnout fell by 43% in the 3rd Congressional District compared to the May 18 primary election. Brock, a…

EMT program at ATU-Ozark meets national standards

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational programs recently certified that the Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has completed an accreditation review and was found…

To cut Footloose, head to the Alma Performing Arts Center

Cast and crew of the Young Actors Guild tackle the musical adaptation of the 1984 movie of youth, rebellion and dancing.

Van Buren A&P talks Arkansas River tourism connections

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Gov. Mike Beebe wants to flood the Arkansas River corridor with tourists. During Wednesday’s (June 9) meeting of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotions Commission,…

Cool Music for Hot Nights

Local musicians are coming together June 22 at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith for a concert to benefit a music scholarship fund at the university. Performers include members…

Donaubauer makes top financial advisor list

Allyn Donaubauer, a certified financial planner with Merrill Lynch of Fort Smith, has been named to Barron’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisor List and also the Top Financial Advisor in Arkansas….

Big Screen Peter: Chinatown

The classic move “Chinatown” delivers Nicholson and, Peter believes, American cinematography at its best.

Series of unfortunate events may soon end for Van Buren library

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] After more than a year of delays, negotiations and legal wrangling, Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman is finally seeing signs that the town’s new $3.4…

‘Cultural’ hotel

New Bentonville hotel to serve Crystal Bridges visitors.

Arkansas lottery ranks 5th in U.S. for per capita sales

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has ranked in the top five of state lotteries for per capita sales during the first quarter of 2010. La Fleur’s magazine shows Arkansas with per…

Womack wins 3rd District runoff; to face Whitaker in November (Updated)

Rogers Mayor Steve Womack barely held on to what was initially a large lead in the GOP 3rd Congressional District primary, defeating State Sen. Cecile Bledsoe of Rogers with 52%…

Lincoln succeeds from unions; November matchup with Boozman set

Embattled incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln bucked the national trend of anti-incumbent fever and won re-election despite a stiff Democratic primary challenge from labor-backed Lt. Gov. Bill Halter. Lincoln defeated Halter…

Mac Computer Club Meeting

If you like Mac computers, iPods, iPhones, or are just curious about all things Apple, sit in on our club meeting as our guest. This month we cover "Safari 5.0"…

Files wins state Senate runoff race against Glidewell (Updated)

Former state Rep. Jake Files proved Tuesday (June 8) that money was not necessarily the key factor in the runoff election for the Arkansas Senate District 13 seat. Files won…

City board suggests more study of convention center funding options

The Fort Smith Board of Directors may study further funding options for the Fort Smith Convention Center even after receiving Tuesday (June 8) funding recommendations from an ad hoc committee…

Alma may pursue ‘Historic Places’ registration

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] At a meeting on Monday (June 7), two representatives from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, addressed a handful of Alma business owners concerning a plan…

The Arc for the River Valley Swim Party

The Arc for the River Valley swim party for disabled children and adults, Alma Family Aquatic Park, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission $2.00 for ARC members, $4.00 for non-members….

The Arc for the River Valley Swim Party

The Arc for the River Valley swim party for disabled children and adults, Alma Family Aquatic Park, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission $2.00 for ARC members, $4.00 for non-members….