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Altes’ campaign funds triple that of Dallas; Altes returns contribution

If J.R. Dallas wins Tuesday’s (May 18) GOP primary for Arkansas House District 63 seat he will have defeated a legislative veteran who raised more than three times in campaign…

Malone, Campbell contribution sources pose predictive problem

The sources of financial campaign support for candidates in the GOP primary race for Arkansas House District 64 creates an interesting observation and/or dilemma. While there are several schools of…

Updates, endorsements and lions, oh my!

This will be short and sweet. We’re going to cover a few topics and then move on to a cup of coffee and piece of pie. Or beer and pizza….

Political notes

Will Arkansas buck the trends, or go with the political flow?

Paddock’s Pick: Ghost Soldiers

The book reminds us of the sacrifices and cruelties of World War II — and renews the pride in being an American.

A Reader’s Dinner Theater

Have dinner with friends and family at the Literacy Council and watch the play, "A Contract Is A Contract" for a mere $20. ticket! Fun evening! Call 783-2665

Early voter turnout heavy in Crawford, Sebastian Counties

story by Marla Cantrell and Michael Tilley [email protected] Early voting in Crawford and Sebastian Counties has been heavy, with the turnout in Sebastian County up more than 190% compared to…

Deffenbaugh, Holmes raise more than $30,000 on race

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Crawford County voter turnout has been heavy and Gary Deffenbaugh and Kevin Holmes, the two Republican candidates in the District 66 State Representative race believe…

Regional bankruptcies and incorporations

Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….

Tech with Tom: Get a Web site, part 2

Costs of design and hosting depend on the level of detail, sophistication and expected traffic.

Report predicts encouraging trucking trends to 2021

A recent study released by the American Trucking Associations’ predicts a 25% growth in U.S. freight tonnage by 2021 — good news for trucking companies able to survive the current…

Moving statistics

The Census Bureau says 37.1 million folks moved in 2009.

Single Parent Scholarship recipients and donors celebrate together

Dinner event helps highlight the support program that allows single mothers and fathers to return to college.

Files, Medley target Glidewell at debate

The target of the attacks at Thursday’s debate among two of the three candidates in the Arkansas Senate District 13 race was the one candidate who declined to attend the…

A Reader’s Dinner Theater

Dinner and a play! Tickets $20. each with proceeds going to the Literacy Council of Western Arkansas.

Van Buren tourism officials tout Internet traffic

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Three potential tourists from the Czech Republic logged on to Van Buren’s Web site last month to see what the city has to offer. They…

Adam & Eats: Catfish Hole

The modern “industrial” look, free wifi and the stellar food pleasantly surprised Mr. Brandt.

1% hospitality tax focus of convention center meeting

The need for and public views toward a 1% hospitality tax fueled the most passionate discussion at Thursday’s (May 13) ad hoc committee created to consider funding options for the…

Four file for Fort Smith positions on first day of filing (Updated)

The first day of filing (May 12) for municipal elected offices in Fort Smith saw four formally step into the fray. City board positions 5, 6 and 7 (all at…

Deficit top concern with 3rd District GOP candidates (Updated)

Editor’s note: The following has been updated to add responses from Gunner DeLay of Fort Smith. The City Wire recently sent a short questionnaire to all the candidates in the…