by - May 18, 2009 8:08 am
Centralized health care opposed
Heritage Foundation researcher says federal government is the problem, not the solution.
Fort Smith
by - May 18, 2009 7:20 am
Arkansas auto group chief talks of a bright future
In a recent television interview by Roby Brock, Dennis Jungmeyer, head of the Arkansas Auto Dealers Association, explains what happens when auto manufacturers sever their relationships with local dealers. He…
by - May 17, 2009 6:49 pm
Connecting Arkansas goes live
An effort to plug the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and other universities into supercomputing research “pipes” nears a milestone.
by - May 17, 2009 6:45 pm
The Mayor says …
Lt. Commander Francis Queeg — played by Humphrey Bogart in the movie, “The Caine Mutiny.”: (Rolling steel balls in his hand while testifying) “Ahh, but the strawberries that’s, that’s where…
by - May 17, 2009 6:24 pm
Accountancy joy
The new proposed federal tax code is a Keep-A-Bookkeeper-Employed bill. Also, it contains crap.
by - May 17, 2009 11:48 am
Warm, comfortable and beautiful Americana
Regional quilting group started with less than 10 members and now has 150 piecing together artwork.
by - May 15, 2009 4:49 pm
Holden named UCA director; raises almost $3 million
Union Christian Academy announced May 15 that Kemp Holden, pastor of Harvest Time Church in Fort Smith, will be the school’s new executive director. Holden helped open Harvest Time Christian…
by - May 15, 2009 2:14 pm
Schedule extended to close Sparks Hospital deal
Sparks issued a statement Friday (May 15) afternoon saying the original May 15 target date for a definitive agreement “was aggressive” and would be extended. The hospital did not release…
by - May 15, 2009 1:57 pm
Judges, lawyers to eulogize recently deceased prominent attorneys
A traditional eulogy ceremony recognizing six prominent attorneys and judges who died in the past few years will be held Monday (May 18) in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Judge…
by - May 15, 2009 1:41 pm
AEDC, JBU partner in wind energy measuring program
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Energy Office and John Brown University have partnered to develop an anemometer loan program designed to allow land owners in Arkansas to measure wind energy…
by - May 15, 2009 9:33 am
Fort Smith tourism award winners announced
Sandi Sanders and James Collins captured the individual honors in the 6th Annual R.O.S.E. Awards announced Thursday night. The awards program is managed by the Fort Smith Convention & Visitors…
by - May 15, 2009 9:06 am
Energy sector not likely to soon improve job outlook
The downward pressure on jobs in the Fort Smith metro area tied to natural gas exploration and production is not likely to ease in 2009, according to a member of…
by - May 15, 2009 8:17 am
Fort Smith lobbying contract may need review if Watts runs for OK governor (Updated)
Fort Smith city officials are happy to date with the lobbying work by Washington D.C.-based J.C. Watts Companies, but the arrangement may be revisited if J.C. Watts decides to run…
by - May 15, 2009 7:51 am
Sharon Randall blazes trail through town
Popular national columnist tours Fort Smith on behalf of the Fort Smith Public Library.
by - May 14, 2009 2:09 pm
All the pretty faces
Research suggests younger-age photos are being used more often in obit listings.
by - May 14, 2009 12:22 pm
Fort Smith area Chrysler dealerships survive cuts (Updated)
Breeden Dodge in Fort Smith, Blue Ribbon Chrysler in Sallisaw and other Chrysler dealerships in the Fort Smith metro area are off the hook. For now. Bob Carver Cars &…
by - May 14, 2009 11:24 am
Leadership Crawford County seeks nominations for new class
The Leadership Crawford County Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 2009-2010 leadership class. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be a resident or employed in Crawford…
by - May 14, 2009 11:16 am
Arkansas’ first nanomanufacturing facility to open in Springdale
Duralor, a company once interested in being based in Fort Smith, is set to open on May 29 Arkansas’ first nanomanufacturing facility in the Springdale Technology Park. The new 8,500-square-foot…
by - May 14, 2009 6:38 am
Quarterly sales, earnings flat for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported Thursday (May 14) first quarter net sales of 94.24 billion, a dip of 0.7% compared to the same period in 2008. The negative effect (loss of…
by - May 13, 2009 8:45 pm
Arkansas Lottery Commission gathers for study retreat
Members of the Arkansas Lottery Commission are gathering May 14-15 at Petit Jean to hear from lottery experts from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, according to a report…