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Elephants, jackasses and you

There was some hope the election season would take a brief respite before the November round begins. You know, kind of like the 15 minutes of intermission you get at…

Downtown Van Buren invaded Saturday with bikers carrying water balloons and stuffed animals.

The events and rides in the Van Buren area all helped to raise money for Bikers Against Child Abuse.

Jaycee support

The Fort Smith Jaycees helped Jeff Riggs get involved.

Juneteenth celebration includes music, food and activities for children

The event celebrates and commemorates the official freeing of all slaves in America on June 19, 1865.

Mitsubishi incentives include $585,000 from Fort Smith chamber

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce could pay $585,000 in incentives to Mitsubishi for the company’s construction of a $100 million wind turbine assembly plant at Chaffee Crossing. Mitsubishi…

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….

Crowds return to Alma’s growing water park

story and photos by Marla Cantrell [email protected] When Alma’s water park opened on June 5, 1,500 people came to swim and play. The biggest draw was the newest attraction —…

Fort Smith, Arkansas officials meet with Transportation chief Ray LaHood

Mat Pitsch was upbeat and hopeful about better support for Interstate 49 and regional intermodal projects following two days of meetings in Washington with key Members of Congress and Secretary…

Party on the Patio – Wingnut and Mas Agua Live at La Huerta

Come out and enjoy the music of Wingnut and special guests, Mas Agua, as they raise money for Children’s Emergency Shelter. Mas Agua will kick things off at 6:30, Wingnut…

‘PETropolitan’ first fundraiser for the River Valley Animal Welfare Coalition

The coalition helps defray the spay and neuter costs for thousands of area pets.

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…