Fort Smith

Networking events require effort to create quality connection time

Stockman says it’s up to the small business owner to make the most of networking opportunities.

Van Buren waives bid process for water tank, fire pumper

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Fire and water ruled Monday night’s Van Buren City Council meeting. Aldermen voted to waive competitive bidding for repairs to the Prospect Water Storage Reservoir…

DeLay sets announcement schedule for 3rd District bid

It would appear that Fort Smith attorney Gunner DeLay will formally announce Wednesday his entry into Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District race. DeLay issued a press advisory Monday saying on Wednesday…

Area home sales dip in January

January homes sales activity in Crawford and Sebastian counties did not help continue regional housing sector gains made in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the King Realty Group…

Hutchinson endorses Bledsoe in 3rd District race

Former U.S. Rep Asa Hutchinson has endorsed State Sen. Cecile Bledsoe, R-Rogers, in her bid for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District seat. Bledsoe is one of five Republicans to announce for…

Cutting back

Americans continue to cut back on small things to save money.

You want me to support what?

What follows will be a series of observations, lists and explainers all presented in a possibly naive hope they will clear the fog of misinformation, poor information and no information…

Building green

The Home Show features new and efficient home products and services.

Father & Daughter dance creates quality family time

Attendance doubles at event that includes the limbo, hair braiding and musical chairs.

Chamber, city ramp up governmental affairs work

Efforts by the governmental affairs division of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber to become more active at the state and federal level are to include a March 17 trip to…

Tech with Tom: A few hints on finding the right camera

A camera doesn’t have to be expensive to be good. It just has to be with you.

Beebe places two from area on state economic development panel

The Fort Smith area has been known for not having many of its citizens appointed to key Arkansas boards and commissions. That reputation took a fortunate hit Friday (Feb. 19)…

It’s official: Trane will cut 212 jobs at Fort Smith plant

Trane announced Friday (Feb. 19) it will cut more than 210 jobs at its Fort Smith plant (4811 S. Zero St.) as part of a production shift to a Trane…

Kurt Maddox enters crowded field for 3rd District race

Kurt Maddox of Gravette is the sixth announced candidate for the 3rd District Congressional race. Maddox founded and operates MDX Group, a real estate and janitorial service company. He is…

9th Annual Nancy Orr Golf Tournament Benefiting Girls Inc. of Fort Smith

Location: Fianna Hills Country Club Type: Four-Person Scramble format Time: Noon Registration with & 1 p.m. Shotgun Start Entry Fee: $600 per team, $150 per individual Lunch provided and Heavy hors…

Tiger is sorry

Tiger Woods made this big speech today about how he is the only one to blame for having extramarital sex with all those women and strippers and whores, and that…

Franklin County groups focus on ‘actionable’ items

story information submitted by officials with the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus Approximately 42 people met Feb. 12 in the Conference Center at Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark Campus to collaborate with…

Generation mix

The new boss is NOT necessarily the same as the old boss.

‘Dearly Beloved’ opens 2010 Fort Smith Little Theatre season

The small town drama set in Fayro, Texas, includes glamour nails, deviled eggs and wedding-day craziness.

Chaffee provides more land for Greenwood schools

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority voted Thursday (Feb. 18) to set aside another 28 acres for Greenwood Public Schools. The FCRA recently donated 22 acres…