Fort Smith

Garbage In. Gas Out. Money In. Story here.

The Fort Smith Department of Sanitation has found that the pressure of putrefaction is profitable; that the noxious and the nasty can be worth a nickel or two. Or millions.

Realtors report includes interesting detail about area market

The number of homes sold in Crawford and Sebastian counties might be down for the year, but the average prices are up and the top prices for a home sold…

Earthquake near Memphis likely in next 50 years

If it happens, say goodbye to Graceland and say hello to $450 billion in damages.

The Velcro Pygmies Rock-n-Roll Concert

An entertaining band, to say the least. As it states in their bio: "The Velcro Pygmies are everything that’s right about rock-n-roll. Loud, fast, larger than life, and in your…

The Velcro Pygmies Rock-n-Roll Concert

An entertaining band, to say the least. As it states in their bio: "The Velcro Pygmies are everything that’s right about rock-n-roll. Loud, fast, larger than life, and in your…

Let’s use the transition time to make a big time transition

Transition time is always a good time to, well, transition. Sometimes it’s the best time to transition in a big way. If you, Kind Reader, need an example then you’re…

Local layoffs again part of weekly economic review

The City Wire economic review for the week of Nov. 17 – Nov. 21: • Arkansas’ unemployment rate rose five-tenths of one percent to 5.4 in October, well above the…

Kicking the bailout can down the road

Regarding the proposed auto industry bailout, a Cato Institute researcher suggests it’s shaping up to be a taxpayer shakedown.

AOG able to sell natural gas for use in vehicles

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved a plan by Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. to sell natural gas “for the exclusive purpose of fueling natural gas powered vehicles.”…

Arkansas’ unemployment rate sees slight increase

Arkansas’ unemployment rate rose five-tenths of one percent to 5.4 in October, well above the national rate of 6.5 percent. Manufacturers in the state have shed 5,800 jobs in the…

Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott announces retirement

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. President and CEO Lee Scott is stepping down after eight years at the helm of the world’s largest retailer, the company announced Friday morning. Mike Duke is…

The Junior League Holiday Market celebrates 15 years (updated with new photos!)

Eat, drink and shop for your Christmas stuff. Not only is it fun, but the proceeds go to charity. What more do you want?

Library, levees, roads and ports on the Mayor’s list

Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman is positive about the city’s future, but will, in the national economic slowdown, be cautious with any new expenditure for equipment or staff.

Chaffee authority to directly tackle asbestos problem

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority voted Thursday to get in the business of asbestos removal — indirectly, at least. A process using foam to prevent asbestos from becoming airborne during…

Port Authority calls for regional task force

The Port Authority of Fort Smith today (Nov. 20) passed a resolution to create a regional task force comprised of business and governmental “stakeholders” that would investigate and identify a…

Problems in Detroit could trickle down to the Fort Smith area

With our without a bailout of the big three U.S. automakers, potentially thousands of jobs in the Fort Smith region will feel the pressure of declining auto production. A word of warning: This story does not have a happy ending. Sorry. We tried to find the silver lining.