by - January 14, 2009 9:13 pm
Peter offers an itinerary that takes it easy on the coin
Pizza, blues, bourbon and karaoke. Our St. Peter has whipped up a heavenly treat of options. Praise the Lord and pass the menu.
Fort Smith
by - January 14, 2009 9:06 pm
Notes on tax prep and the profit and loss statement
It should be no surprise that the government will want some of your earnings. And your profit and loss statement is essential to understanding the “story” of your business activity.
by - January 14, 2009 5:31 pm
Animal cruelty rules, stricter seat belt law sought in proposed legislation
Bills filed Wednesday (Jan. 14) in the 87th General Assembly include the following: SB 77The proposed bill would make certain acts of cruelty to a dog, cat or horse a…
by - January 14, 2009 5:15 pm
Apartments, restaurant planned for downtown Fort Smith building
A Fort Smith-based company that develops and manages apartment complexes around the state will invest “at least $1 million” in renovating the former Davis Furniture building in downtown Fort Smith….
by - January 14, 2009 12:58 pm
Lancaster predicts multiple marriages for Huckabee
The funniest writer in Arkansas offers his predictions of ‘likelihoods and inevitabilities” for 2009.
by - January 14, 2009 12:45 pm
Economists offer insight into ‘misleading’ government statistics
John Tamny believes that many key economic statistics compiled and released by the federal government are misleading. Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets, a senior economist with H.C. Wainwright Economics, and a…
by - January 13, 2009 6:15 pm
New AOG fees approved by Public Service Commission
The Arkansas Public Service Commission formally approved Tuesday (Jan. 13) a new fee structure for certain services provided by Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. On Oct. 22, AOG proposed…
by - January 13, 2009 5:27 pm
Handguns, illegal immigrants focuses of proposed legislation
Bills filed Tuesday (Jan. 13) in the 87th General Assembly include the following: HB 1097An act concerning places where a person is prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun SB 55An…
by - January 13, 2009 4:17 pm
‘State of the States’ report issued by Pew Center
Reduced revenue can often reduce the emphasis on “get-tough” crime policies.
by - January 13, 2009 3:31 pm
More Whirlpool-related layoffs revealed (Updated)
Fortis Plastics has laid off about 70 employees at its Fort Smith plant within the past six months, according to a source with direct knowledge of the plant’s activities. The…
by - January 13, 2009 3:04 pm
Commissions, television focus of city study session
Political humorist and author P.J. O’Rourke once noted that the three branches of government are money, television and bulls***. At the Tuesday (Jan. 13) study session of the Fort Smith…
by - January 13, 2009 11:26 am
Economic ‘fallout,’ school funding top session issues for Gov. Mike Beebe
Gov. Mike Beebe said “fallout from the national economic downturn” will be the biggest challenge during the 87th Arkansas General Assembly. Beebe, who addressed House and Senate members in a…
by - January 13, 2009 11:15 am
Virtual surgery research conducted at UAFS
Surgical technology students at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith recently participated in a research project that had them take a virtual walk in an operating room. The UAFS…
by - January 12, 2009 4:16 pm
Rep. Pennartz files bill to encourage downtown development
Rep. Tracy Pennartz, D-Fort Smith, filed a bill — HB 1060 — Monday (Jan. 12) that would establish an investment tax credit for renovation and development in Fort Smith’s Central…
by - January 12, 2009 3:41 pm
Tax increase request, lottery bill highlights of first day of legislative session
Chairmanships, lottery bill movement and encouragement to raise the cigarette tax were highlights of the first day (Jan. 12) of the 87th Arkansas General Assembly. Roby Brock, our content partner…
by - January 12, 2009 2:55 pm
Avian flu bug becoming more resistant to drugs
Blame it on Chinese chicken farmers and a nasty little virus with special evolutionary skills.
by - January 12, 2009 2:32 pm
Every time a smoker coughs, a revenuer gets his ka-ching!
With a tax of 59 cents per pack, Arkansas ranks 38th in the nation for its excise tax on cigarettes, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators. Gov. Mike Beebe…
by - January 12, 2009 2:24 pm
The band that played Springfield (think “The Simpsons”) comes to Fort Smith
Second Street Live welcomes to town Brave Combo, an “unclassifiable” band that builds its music around a polka foundation with influences from Led Zeppelin and The Kinks — just to name a few.
by - January 12, 2009 1:44 pm
The inauguration madness
Washington, D.C., is crazy this time every four years. Yes, even more crazy than normal. Olive has a few insights into what he calls the "frenetic activity."
by - January 12, 2009 10:04 am
Celebrate Trinity 2009
Celebrate Trinity 2009 – Casino Royale Saturday, February 7 6:30 – midnight …featuring the popular band "Boom Kenetic" Trinity Jr. High Activity Center call 782-2451 for tickets