Fort Smith

Green ways

More Americans taking steps to limit use of electricity, paper.

Big declines seen in area tourism, corporate travel (Updated)

The big dip in corporate travel continues to show up as double-digit declines in the Fort Smith hospitality tax collections. The August 2009 collections were $49,224, down 23% from the…

Stewart returns to medicine

In the past few months, several area boards and commissions simultaneously were hit with a one-person shortage. The common denominator in each shortage was Dr. Jerry Stewart. After retiring in…

Production increases possible at Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant

It’s not much, but we’ll take what we can get at this point. Whirlpool officials have partially confirmed a production change at its Fort Smith refrigerator and icemaker production plant….

Christmas Open House and Crafts

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of holiday refreshments, Christmas nature crafts, and stories. All ages are invited to participate. Located at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center. 8300 Wells…

Fly Tying Hands on Seminar

The AGFC Fisheries Division will share fly tying tips guaranteed to fool the smartest fish. Includes instruction on how to make a woolly bugger. Ages 12 and up. Pre-registration required….

Dutch Oven Cooking

Join the nature center staff as we demonstrate a variety of Dutch Oven cooking recipes. We will make an entre and dessert and eat it too! Pre-registration required, $15 advance…

Campfire Program

Enjoy a brisk night by the campfire as we share local tales, and a few campfire games. Fun for all ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair! Located at the…

Star Party

The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to the…

Boating Education Course

This six hour course is split in to, two three hour nights. 17 Novemeber 6-9pm and 19 November 6-9pm. You are required to attend both nights in order to take…

Hunter Education Course

The class will be held at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center. Located at 8300 Wells Lake Road in Fort Smtih. Required for a hunter born after 1968….

UAFS Lions, Lady Lions to host Moonlight Madness

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Area basketball fans will get an early opportunity to catch a glimpse of…

Gov. Beebe issues statement on European trip

The office of Gov. Mike Beebe issued a short statement Monday (Oct. 12) about his recent economic development trip to Europe. Following is the complete statement.The delegation met with ten…

More holiday traffic

A new survey suggests more holiday travel in 2009.

Shue seeks second term as Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney

Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue announced Monday (Oct. 12) he will run for reelection to the post in the 2010 election. Shue, who drew no opposition in the 2008…

Sale of Fort Smith water moving forward

Plans are moving forward that would see the city of Fort Smith sell 340,000 gallons of water a day to Charleston, Lavaca and the River South Water Users Association. The…

Alaska 101

“Professor” Robin Pelland from Holland America Line will answer all your questions about cruising in Alaska. A fun, free and informative evening. Please RSVP to Universal Travel 785-1800.

Chili, sex and silence

Like a good pot of chili on a cool and damp fall day, the following collection of sentences, punctuation and bad grammar contains several ingredients. We hope it satisfies without…