Fort Smith

UAFS event honors last two ‘Rainbow Girls’

story and photo submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Light was shed on personal civic involvement Jan. 19 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith as…

Fort Smith Housing Authority reports on 2009

Despite the 2008 hangover from a federal audit and public trouble getting a new development approved, The Fort Smith Housing Authority was able to outline a list of “significant accomplishments”…

2009 likely the toughest ever for the trucking industry

It’s official. Sort of. The American Trucking Associations’ notes that in 2009 “the motor carrier industry has potentially endured the most severe drop in volumes ever.” Lane Kidd, director of…

Popular federal programs

Survey says Medicare a popular program with Americans.

Get smart before buying an existing business

Stockman says buying a business is just as difficult as starting a new business.

Gov. Beebe, area citizens gather for Martin Luther King celebrations

story and photos by Ruby Dean [email protected] Hundreds of citizens in the Fort Smith area joined with Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe to celebrate the Martin Luther King holiday with a…

Wesley Clark may run for 2nd District seat; GOP field could grow

Wesley Clark, the Little Rock-native who served 34 years in the U.S. Army including a stint as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, could enter the race as a Democrat…

Fort Smith area avoids commercial loan woes; Metropolitan Bank not so lucky

With one big exception, the Arkansas-based banks among the 447 U.S. banks analyzed by SMR Research Corp. scored well with respect to commercial mortgage holdings. The big exception is Little…

CO-ED ROLLER DERBY

CO-ED ROLLER DERBY (Men and women on the same team at the same time.) Saturday, January 30th Wheels in Motion in Van Buren 1007 Fayetteville Rd. (on top of Log…

Arvest forms equipment finance advisory board

Fort Smith-based Arvest Equipment Finance has announced the formation of its first advisory board. Arvest employees will serve one-year terms, and represent different markets in which the bank is located….

I found Freedom Series

Freedom Church is airing/teaching a series called I Found Freedom. It is an awesome series for people who struggle with addictions, anxiety, stress etc. Freedom Church is located on the…

I found Freedom Series

Freedom Church is airing/teaching a series called I Found Freedom. It is an awesome series for people who struggle with addictions, anxiety, stress etc. Freedom Church is located on the…

More spending?

A Harris Poll says Americans may spend a tad more in 2010.

Leadership Fort Smith Alumni “Connections”

The LFS Alumni Association “CONNECTIONS” event – the quarterly, drop-in, casual get-together (no charge) for Leadership Fort Smith Alumni – will be held Thursday, March 18th, at Courtyard by Marriott…

Bridal Fest draws hundreds involved in planning for “I Do.”

More than 300 brides-to-be and others inspect cakes, dresses, invitations and other wedding essentials.

The parade and banquet guest

Dear Gov. Mike Beebe: Was pleased to hear of your planned visit to Fort Smith for the Martin Luther King Parade down Garrison Avenue. Hope you’re able to bring Arkansas’…

When debt is income

It’s confusing. It’s the IRS.

$30,000 in scholarships announced at MLK banquet

Planners already gearing up for silver anniversary event in 2011 with move to UAFS Stubblefield Center.

Teen Night

River Valley Celebration Center is Fort Smith’s newest event center. We are located at 1022 Dodson Ave (the old UTC Hall) just behind Burger King on Towson Ave. As parents…

Stec joins St. Edward Mercy

Juli Stec has joined St. Edward Mercy as the executive director of Rehabilitation Services. Stec oversees all rehabilitation services throughout the hospital including the inpatient Mercy Rehabilitation Unit. Stec has…