Fort Smith

Alma shop part of tribute to cancer victim

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Lora Turner stands behind a cash register in what was once her mother-in-law’s home in Alma. Now, the rock house is the Crown and Joy…

Beginning Microsoft Excel

In this 2-day course, participants will learn the basics of Excel, such as constructing and formatting worksheets and data, basic formulas and functions, and how to utilize shortcuts. The course…

Your Attention Please: Giving Presentations That Work

Build presentation confidence with this full-day workshop designed to tackle two of the toughest elements of presentations: building one and delivering it. Participants will learn and practice presentation skills with gentle…

More recession woes

Loss of health insurance increases during the recession.

Womack uses city computer for campaign e-mail; worker removes opponent’s signs

3rd Congressional District GOP candidate and Rogers Mayor Steve Womack admitted Tuesday that he used city equipment to send a campaign e-mail and that a campaign worker removed the campaign…

Van Buren changes duties, pay of elected city attorney

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Just three days before Van Buren City Attorney Don Jenkins’ 90 day suspension ended, the Van Buren City Council voted to drastically reduce the duties…

April tax revenues dip; Beebe pulls $17.4 million from rainy-day fund

An unexpected dip in April tax collections has caused Gov. Mike Beebe to shift $41 million in state funds, including using $17.4 million in a “rainy-day fund,” to keep state…

$1.73 million expansion planned at ATU-Ozark Campus

A $1.73 million student center is planned for the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus to respond to the growing student population. Renovations to the Alvin F. Vest Student Center are expected…

Area home sales up 4.9% in first quarter 2010

First quarter home sales are up in the Fort Smith area and state, but real estate officials aren’t sure the momentum will continue after a federal tax credit expires. The…

The City Wire endorsements: Morrison and Boozman

Editor’s note: The City Wire is endorsing candidates in the Democratic and GOP primaries for the U.S. Senate; the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District; and the GOP primary…

Second stage entrepreneurs are ‘re-employing’ America

The research also shows that a majority of new businesses are started by folks 55 or older.

CFO confidence

Execs see a better economy, but aren’t happy with healthcare reform.

City board, task force set homeless priorities

Adding a full-time staff person, pursuing a “campus” for homeless and low-income services and creating a homeless identification system were the top priorities set Monday (May 3) during a joint…

Files calls for ‘old-fashioned’ debate in District 13 Senate race

Jake Files has challenged his two opponents in the Arkansas Senate District 13 seat to a “good old-fashioned” debate where the candidates have the chance to grill each other. Files…

Scene by Carson: Wanna go see a movie in a garden?

May comes at us with a celebration of Mothers, Mexico and a Memorial Day Parade.

Hanging Judge Production Gun and Knife Show

Hanging Judge Productions presents Gun and Knife Show Phoenix Village Expo Center 4600 Towson Avenue, Building 136 Fort Smith, Arkansas May 29 and May 30 9:00 a.m. to 5:…

Movie in the Garden

Mother Earth’s Community Garden, corner of North 9th and North D Streets, downtown Fort Smith will be hosting "Movie in the Garden". We will be showing "Where the Wild Things…

Garden Birthday Bash and Fundraiser

Mother Earth’s Community Garden (MEG) will be turning 5 and we’re throwing her a party to celebrate. MEG is a place where people come together and grow their own food. It is also…

Movie in the Garden

Mother Earth’s Community Garden, corner of North 9th and North D Streets, downtown Fort Smith will be hosting ‘Movie in the Garden’. We will be showing "The Blindside" starring Sandra…

Welspun expands Little Rock plant, adds 230 jobs

International pipe manufacturer Welspun Corp. will add 230 jobs and invest $30 million in its Little Rock plant, according to a press release from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Company…