Fort Smith

Working to empty the bases

Fort Smith City Director Gary Campbell outlines his involvement in and hopes for city government.

New St. Edward CEO: Sector problems bigger than just one hospital

Jeff Johnston, standing six feet and several more inches, is focused on his forward reach.

One can never go wrong going Grape

Bost fundraiser unites two great treats: good wine and good food. (The bad news is, we have to wait another year for this grape combination)

The soothing sounds of Spalding

A Jazz prodigy brings her music to Fort Smith. Get off your beeee-hind and check it out.

The Way of the Master One-Day Evangelism Crash Course

The Way of the Master One-Day Evangelism Crash Course Learn to share your faith simply and effectively, with powerful, eye-opening videos. FREE class, the class will be on Saturday, March…

The Way of the Master One-Day Evangelism Crash Course

The Way of the Master One-Day Evangelism Crash Course Learn to share your faith simply and effectively, with powerful, eye-opening videos. FREE class, the class will be on Saturday, March…

UAFS creates regional business leadership council

A leadership council has been named to serve as a conduit between the College of Business of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and the regional business community. The…

January uptick in trucking index no relief for trucking economist

Not even officials with a national trucking association are willing to get excited about a gain in a January activity index. The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck…

Arkansas tax exemption proposed for manufacturers

A bill that could help manufacturers large and small in the Fort Smith region by cutting utility costs was filed Tuesday by Rep. David Dunn, D-Forrest City. The bill —…

Westphal speaks at Little Rock investment conference (Updated)

Fort Smith businessman Bennie Westphal told more than 150 state business leaders that oil and natural gas prices are artificially and irrationally low and will likely stay at such lows…

Most Americans see value in space program

A survey conducted by a space advocacy group indicates broad support for space exploration.

Public relations group hears from UAFS historic interpreter

story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg The Northwest Arkansas Public Relations Society of America met Feb. 25 at the Fort Smith Museum of History to hear Tom Wing, director of…

Arkansas Best noted for philanthropy

Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. was recently awarded the 2008 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award in the large business category by the Arkansas Community Foundation. “Arkansas Best is in the business…

Governors comment on federal stimulus spending

Some governors are and some are not stimulated by the stimulus plan, according to Stateline.org.

Black History Month Event

Fort Smith Museum of History Saturday, February 28, 2009 Omar Reed, an interpreter at Fort Gibson Historic Site in Oklahoma, will be available all day to present programs on the…

The Curious Case of Cornerstone Cuisine

Sara is nice. Can’t go wrong with a cold Budweiser. And did we mention pizza and sports?

Fortis announces Fort Smith plant expansion

Fortis Plastics announced Wednesday (Feb. 25) it would expand production at its Fort Smith plant — good news considering the company laid off about 70 at the Fort Smith plant…

Consumers spending less on prescriptions

Shift to generic drugs and recessionary pressures push drug sales to Wal-Mart, Target.

Positive long-term outlook noted for Baldor Electric

A recent report suggests a bright future for Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. despite the company’s current financial struggles. Nashville-based Avondale Partners noted the following in a Feb. 18 research…

State, local trucking interests support unclogging corridor congestion

The American Trucking Associations is advocating a new Freight Corridors Initiative that has the backing of the Arkansas Trucking Association and Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. Randall Clifford, chairman of…