by - April 22, 2009 7:17 am
Arkansas Best Corp.’s first-quarter net income loss of $18.2 million is a clear reminder that the national trucking sector is in the midst of a tough freight recession. The Fort…
by - April 21, 2009 8:54 pm
A water rate structure change designed to reduce the cost of water for five golf courses on the city of Fort Smith water system failed to gain a motion for…
by - April 21, 2009 4:55 pm
Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. announced Tuesday (April 21) a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents payable May 19 to shareholders of record on May 5. The company is set…
by - April 21, 2009 1:21 pm
It’s no secret newspapers are cutting back, but news editor group puts numbers to the issue.
by - April 21, 2009 10:14 am
The City Wire asked the seven members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors four questions relating to the hiring of Paul Harvel as the new president of the Fort…
by - April 21, 2009 10:11 am
An informal and non-scientific survey of Fort Smith business leaders suggests that the business community hopes the new chamber president will be aggressive, transparent and move beyond just talking about…
by - April 21, 2009 6:43 am
Small business owners deserve some help on how to survive the stress of making the enterprise work.
by - April 21, 2009 6:41 am
The office of U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., responded to a recent article in The City Wire in which it was suggested Lincoln tie her reelection to the funding of…
by - April 20, 2009 5:24 pm
Tupelo-Miss.-based BancorpSouth, which has branches in the Fort Smith area, posted first-quarter net income of $29.5 million, down 16.1% compared to the same quarter in 2008. The first-quarter figures also…
by - April 20, 2009 4:28 pm
David Glass, who had the tough task of succeeding Sam Walton as the CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will end his more than 33-year Wal-Mart connection when he steps down…
by - April 20, 2009 3:56 pm
On a local and national level, the news for the housing sector is beginning to look better. The average list price of new and existing homes in the Fort Smith/Van…
by - April 20, 2009 2:31 pm
It was a great tribute to airmen and crew who took the fight to the enemy in World War II.
by - April 20, 2009 12:32 pm
The Razorvette Corvette Club in association with the Riverfront Blues Society presents an all Corvette Car Show and Riverfront Blues Fest. Car Show Registration and Reception starts June 26th at…
by - April 20, 2009 10:21 am
Less than half of Americans use social networking sites, and only 5% use Twitter.
by - April 20, 2009 10:16 am
The U.S. Marshals Museum announces the 2nd Annual Safe Kids! event at Harry E. Kelley Park. This signature event offers families the opportunity to bring their children for DNA Life…
by - April 19, 2009 4:14 pm
The Western Arkansas Technical Center offers area high school students a head start on college.
by - April 19, 2009 4:01 pm
Daily decisions can impact — good and bad — your future tax liability.
by - April 19, 2009 1:20 pm
TEA TIMEAt the recent Tea Party event in downtown Fort Smith there was much talk of getting government out of our lives. Lord help me if I said anything other…
by - April 19, 2009 9:42 am
Cancer Support House fundraiser helps continue programs and services for thousands in the area.
by - April 18, 2009 5:26 pm
Quilts, concerts and queens were highlights of the 23rd annual festival in downtown Alma.
