Fort Smith

What rich investors are doing

Many of the super rich around the world are staying out of equity markets.

Arvest reaches $1 billion mortgage mark within 6 months

Bentonville-based Arvest Bank announced Wednesday (June 17) it had reached $1 billion in mortgage loans as of June 15, about six months before it usually hits that level. “Based on…

Most area banks see decline in first quarter income

The first quarter of 2009 was not favorable in terms of income growth for most banks based in the Fort Smith metro area. A The City Wire review of the…

Children’s Patriotic Craft Making Event

Fort Smith Museum of History To celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, bring the children to the museum for the Fourth of July Craft making event. Children…

Indian manufacturer backs out of Little Rock deal

Indian pipe maker Man Industries will not build a $100 million manufacturing plant at the port of Little Rock that was to employ 300, according to this report from Talk…

Poll: Teacher pay too low

Only one in five Americans say public schools are excellent or very good.

First Time Home Buyer Seminar

Security Escrow & Title with Patriot Mortgage and Bradford and Udouj Realtors are presenting a forum where 1st time home buyers are welcome to come and ask any question they…

The City Wire Business of the Month: Van Buren-based Thor Global Defense Group

The six-year old company is expanding its training operations, firearms sales, firing ranges and security contracting.

Five easy points to keeping those customers hooked

Stockman says it’s important to recognize the values your business may provide existing and future customers.

Average area home prices 17% below statewide average

The average list price of a home in the Fort Smith/Van Buren market as of June 15 was $192,047, 17.4% less than the statewide average. Average and median prices of…

Hale named dean of UAFS College of Applied Science and Technology

Dr. Georgia Hale of Fort Smith will assume July 1 role of dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Hale,…

Fitch report: Tyson Foods well positioned for export problems

Fitch Ratings on Monday (June 15) issued a report saying Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. is one of a few large agri-based companies positioned to best withstand “volatility” caused by export…

Hang up and drive

A new Harris Poll suggests few folks practice safe cell phone use.

Census info shows drop in farms, boost in value of farm products

The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a 0.2% decline in the number of farms in Arkansas between 1997 and 2007. However, the market value of products…

The IRS loves payroll taxes

It’s not wise to stand between the IRS and what it loves.

A weekend of Motorcycles and Music

The Old Town Bike Show and ‘Music in the Park’ bring sounds of activity to downtown Van Buren.

Juneteenth hits the Fort

With food, music and carnival rides, the celebration recognizes the end of slavery in the U.S.

‘Concert on the Green’ unwrapped

The newest John Bell painting depicts campus life around the campus bell tower at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Children’s Patriotic Craft Making Event

To celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, bring the children to the Fort Smith Museum of History for the Fourth of July Craft making event. Children will…