by - April 29, 2009 3:52 pm
Baldor sees declines in quarterly sales, income
Baldor Chairman and CEO John McFarland reported Wednesday (April 29) that 2009 is shaping up to be a bad year and it’s only going to get worse. “We saw weakness…
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by - April 29, 2009 11:28 am
Living It Green Expo
Join the leaders and innovators in sustainable and green living at The Living It Green Expo to be held September 11 – 13, 2009 on the “streets” of the Pinnacle…
by - April 29, 2009 9:37 am
Businesses large and small should prepare for swine flu
In fact, any business should be prepared to handle any natural or human disasters that could impact their area of operations.
by - April 29, 2009 9:23 am
Hackett, Greenwood students take top prizes
Josh Christensen of Hackett (right) and Jullian Branham of Greenwood (below) scored highest in the state on the written part of the finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National…
by - April 29, 2009 9:16 am
Emmy’s German Restaurant reopens
Emmy’s German Restaurant “reopened” April 15 at 200 N. 13th St., formerly the home of The Hall at Taliano’s, near downtown Fort Smith. The restaurant name and the recipes were…
by - April 29, 2009 7:46 am
Sale of Sparks ‘on target’ for June close
Negotiations to close the sale of Sparks Health System to Alpharetta, Ga.-based Jackson Healthcare are “on target” for a deal set to close no later than June 30. Sparks announced…
by - April 28, 2009 4:47 pm
A new republic
Conservative group formed to monitor the actions of Congress and the White House.
by - April 28, 2009 4:37 pm
Fort Smith airport to lose Delta connection to Atlanta
The Fort Smith Regional Airport is losing in June its direct Delta connection to the Atlanta airport. The loss is a result of the acquisition of Northwest Airlines by Delta….
by - April 28, 2009 3:09 pm
National, local truckers watching swine flu
The national trucking industry is taking serious the spread of swine flu. Although it often can be hard to distinguish between media hype and real alarm, government and officials with…
by - April 28, 2009 1:59 pm
Boozman pushes for I-49 funding
U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, testified in support of increased funding for Interstate 49 during a Tuesday morning meeting of the Highways & Transit Subcommittee on high-priority projects for consideration…
by - April 28, 2009 11:25 am
GOP Senate seat seeker analyzed
State Sen. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, is the first Republican to get in the race for the 2010 U.S. Senate race in Arkansas. U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, a Democrat, has announced…
by - April 28, 2009 9:09 am
Summer Concert Series
Parks & Recreations 2nd concert of the season is “3 Foot Pete” a great local rock-n-roll band. If you enjoy old and new rock, you’ll not want to miss the…
by - April 28, 2009 9:05 am
Summer Concert Series
Fort Smith Parks & Recreation presents the 1st concert of the Summer Concert Series at the River Park Amphitheater. Taking the stage this evening is Buddy Cantrell and His Helpers….
by - April 28, 2009 8:58 am
Movie in the Park
Fort Smith Parks & Recreation will show the movie “Bolt” at Tilles Park. This is a Disney movie rated PG. Bolt is a spoiled German Shepherd who is the star…
by - April 28, 2009 8:52 am
2nd Annual Mom & Son Fishing Derby
The derby will be held at Carol Ann Cross Park, rain or shine. Registration forms are available at Creekmore Community Center or online at www.fortsmithparks.com
by - April 27, 2009 8:06 pm
The “Downturn Generation” emerges
Research suggests consumers will curtail spending long after the economy recovers.
by - April 27, 2009 6:45 pm
Massard Community Reunion
From: Rick Ruth (Formerly of Massard, Arkansas) Fort Smith, AR 72903 Cell Phone 479-629-3852 [email protected] Re: Massard Community Reunion You may remember the old rock Massard Methodist Church, or the…
by - April 27, 2009 5:07 pm
No bottom seen for national trucking industry recession
The March truck tonnage index suggests the terrible freight recession for the trucking industry has not yet hit bottom. The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage…
by - April 27, 2009 1:34 pm
Fort Smith Classic unveils entertainment lineup
Country musician Darryl Worley, the new country duet team of Caitlin & Will and cast members of “Trick my Truck” are the entertainment for the June 18 Cox Community Concert…
by - April 27, 2009 10:45 am
Whirlpool reports fall in shipments, earnings
Whirlpool reported early Monday (April 27) that it expects unit shipments in its North American region to drop as much as 12% in 2009, up from a previous top estimate…