Fort Smith

Professional bull riders try to hang on in Fort Smith

Bull riders include Cord McCoy, a contestant in the now airing “Amazing Race” on CBS.

Dick Morris withdraws criticism of Steve Womack

Dick Morris made good on his promise to apologize to Rogers Mayor Steve Womack. Sort of. The apology was necessary because Morris on April 15 encouraged attendees of Tea Party…

Tech with Tom: An Apple iPad review

After using the new device, Kirkham sticks to his claim that the iPad is a game changer and a Kindle killer.

Arkansas jobless rate up to 7.8%; manufacturing jobs gain

Arkansas’ unemployment rate moved higher for the second consecutive month, reaching 7.8% in March from 7.7% in February and up from 7.6% in January. The state’s jobless rate in March…

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….

Jordan brings unique jazz style to Second Street Live!

review by Peter Lewis [email protected] The word innovator is bandied around so much that its descriptive effectiveness is tainted. The resonating power is lost. This is troublesome when one is…

Adam & Eats: Kopper Kettle Smokehouse

A pound of bacon and homemade bread reward the culinary critic with nice dreams of leftovers.

The City Wire video: Fort Smith Tea Party

Dick Morris owes an apology to Steve Womack

At the Tea Party events held Thursday in Fayetteville and Fort Smith (April 15), political author and consultant Dick Morris encouraged the hundreds gathered to not vote for Rogers Mayor…

Tea Party events include anti-Womack element (Updated)

Editor’s note: Link here for an update to this story. The Tea Party events held Thursday (April 15) in Fayetteville and Fort Smith took an unexpected and overt political tone…

Philip Merry to seek Fort Smith city director position

Fort Smith businessman and community advocate Philip Merry announced Thursday (April 15) that he will run for the Position 7 (at-large) Fort Smith City Director position. Dr. Cole Goodman has…

St. Edward, Eads Furniture are semifinalists for national freedom award

St. Edward Mercy Health System of Fort Smith and Eads Brothers Furniture of Fort Smith were among just three of 16 Arkansas companies to be selected as semifinalists for the…

Van Buren A&P discusses Zaxby’s delinquency

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Eat at Zaxby’s. That was the message at Wednesday’s (April 14) meeting of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotion Commission. The commissioners discussed the restaurant’s…

Band Aid for Kids – La Huerta

Come join us at La Huerta on Garrison for ‘Band Aid for Kids’. All proceeds go to The Greater Fort Smith Region Circle of Friends chapter benefitting Arkansas Children’s Hospital….

Talk Business Poll shows Boozman with big primary lead

Survey results from a new Talk Business Poll suggest that U.S. Rep. John Boozman could win the crowded GOP primary for the U.S. Senate without a runoff. The Talk Business…

Commercial blues

A report predicts a bottoming out in 2010 for commercial real estate.

Regional foreclosure action sees big jump

Fort Smith regional foreclosure activity for the first quarter of 2010 is up more than 201%, according to the closely watched RealtyTrac report. However, a sharp rise in foreclosures in…

Sen. Lincoln disputes narrow lead in Talk Business Poll

A new Talk Business voter survey shows U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln with a narrow lead over Lt. Gov. Bill Halter in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat. Lincoln’s…

‘Date Night’ is a good choice for a date night

Peter says the absurd awkwardness of Fey and Carrell are the perfect mix for a good Date Night.

Old Fort Homeless Coalition Meeting

The Old Fort Homeless Coalition will hold its regular monthly meeting at 12:00 noon at: Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council 4831 Armour Fort Smith, AR 72904 Lunch will be served. All…