Fort Smith

Altes campaign contributions triple that of Dallas

State Sen. Denny Altes has been raising money for the House District 63 (Fort Smith) race for 18 months, with more than $34,000 in contributions to show for it. Altes…

SPRING FLOWER SALE MAY 1st

THIS SATURDAY, May 1st the American Red Cross will be selling beautiful flower bowls and baskets, courtesy of Miller Greenhouses in Van Buren. Creekmore Park…the parking lot in…

Malone outpaces Campbell on campaign contributions (Correction)

Rep. Stephanie Malone has almost collected more in campaign funds from outside the Fort Smith area than Fort Smith City Director Gary Campbell has collected in total. Malone and Campbell…

Immigrant support

Likely voters support immigration for high-skilled workers.

Passion, communication and equity sharing are keys to business success

Stockman reminds that successful entrepreneur Bill Gross says passion can overcome a businesses “near-death experience.”

Andy Fox to appear at the Pizza Warehouse

Andy Fox brings his eclectic blend of acoustic blues, fingerstyle, folk, and light rock to the Pizza Warehouse, across from the Central Mall next to Odd Lots and the Neighborhood…

HMA reports income and revenue increases; boosts earnings guidance

The new owner of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith on Monday reported first quarter net income of $46.94 million, up 2% compared to the first quarter 2009 net income…

Wal-Mart takes hit with federal court ruling

What has been billed as the largest potential class-action lawsuit — Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores — in the country was certified today (April 26) by the Ninth Circuit of Appeals….

3rd District GOP candidates rage against the D.C. machine

All eight Republican candidates in the 3rd Congressional District primary race are for repealing the federal health care law, support tough efforts to check illegal immigration; oppose proposed federal cap…

Jackie’s Jewels

CAMELOT REVISITED Mena Art Gallery and Rich Mountain Community College cordially invite you to join us for an exciting event. Jackie’s Jewels, to be held at First Baptist Church of…

Whirlpool reports surprise income gain; raises outlook on shipments

Whirlpool Corp. reported first quarter 2010 gains in North American sales and units shipped and raised the outlook on future shipments. While corporate success is never a guarantor of job…

Arkansas tops in broadband competition; public funding concerns remain

The first national study of broadband service finds that Arkansas has the most competitive environment among all 50 states — but at least two Arkansas-based companies have issues with taxpayer-funded…

A passing grade

Most Americans give public education a “C” grade.

Fearless Caregiver Conference

The Fountain of Youth Adult Day Center invites you to join them for our region’s first Fearless Caregiver Conference on June 8, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This…

Almost 500 gather in Fort Smith to see dead people

Tales of the Crypt brings to life interesting historical figures buried at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith.

Elvis is the answer

The folks recently met who were appointed by the Fort Smith board of directors to figure out what to do with the Fort Smith Convention Center and the potential of…

Cash audit fever

The IRS is coming. Don’t say Potts didn’t warn you.

Fort Smith Junior League celebrates 50th anniversary

The League and its more than 400 members are focused on promoting area educational opportunities.

Slow times continue for Fort Smith hoteliers

Reporting on Fort Smith hospitality tax collections is beginning to sound like a broken record — not that anyone remembers the sound of a brok-the sound of a brok-the sound…

ATU-Ozark students capture SkillsUSA honors

Members of the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus SkillsUSA were honored for their efforts this year at the state competitions held in Hot Springs. The ATU-Ozark students competed against other universities…