Fort Smith

Convention Center ad hoc group to work on report

Members of an ad hoc committee tasked to review funding options for the Fort Smith Convention Center agreed Thursday that they are ready to begin work on preparing a report…

Fort Chaffee Redevelopment officials working on rail, port options

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] An update on the yet to be constructed Mitsubishi wind turbine plant was presented at Thursday’s (May 20) meeting of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority….

Fort Smith Jazz Festival primer: Ted Ludwig

Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Jazz Festival is being presented this year by The City Wire, Downtown Fort Smith, Arvest, Kirkham Systems, Raymond James and Associates, Dixie Digital, and Arkoma…

DeLay endorses Bledsoe in 3rd District runoff election

Gunner DeLay said Thursday (May 20) he is throwing his support and energy behind Sen. Cecile Bledsoe in the GOP primary runoff election for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Bledsoe,…

Mitsubishi’s Fort Smith plant under threat of being idled

Mitsubishi officials said Thursday (May 20) that their planned $100 million Fort Smith plant may sit idle if the company is unable to seek legal relief from an alleged General…

Arkansas lands another wind energy company

Another wind energy company has decided to set up shop in Arkansas, with Osceola the potential beneficiary of up to 500 jobs. Beckmann Volmer announced Thursday (May 20) it’s plans…

April brings mixed results for area housing market

The move toward growth in the area residential real estate market took a step back in April with a 6.3% dip in homes sold in Crawford and Sebastian counties. Crawford…

Adam & Eats: Irish Maid Donuts, Too

Memories of a cozier location cloud Adam’s judgment, but he gives a thumbs up to the sweet pastries.

Big Screen Peter: Babies

Who can resist a movie about the early events of four babies? Peter couldn’t.

DeLay watching military and provisional ballots, may seek recount

Fort Smith attorney Gunner DeLay is waiting to see if the 53 uncounted ballots in Sebastian County are enough to help him narrow the gap before he requests a recount….

Fort Smith Jazz Festival primer: Scott McQuade

Editor’s note: The Fort Smith Jazz Festival is being presented this year by The City Wire, Downtown Fort Smith, Arvest, Kirkham Systems, Raymond James and Associates, Dixie Digital, and Arkoma…

Brass Camp

Registration begins June 13 and runs daily June 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Breedlove. Cost is $150 for commuters and $350 for residential students. The camp is…

Junior High Band Camp

Runs daily June 7-11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Breedlove. Cost is $125. Junior High Band camp is a symphonic band experience for students entering the 8th and…