Fort Smith

RAM opening reception for PATRICK ANGUS: PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER

The RAM opening reception for PATRICK ANGUS: PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER will be Thursday, September 10, 5-7PM. Reception will be free for RAM members and $5 for non-members. The…

Gov. Hutchinson sends Common Core letter to state education officials

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday sent a letter to the State Board of Education commenting on the recommendations from the Governor’s Council on Common Core Review, officials said. According to…

Home sales in Arkansas’ large markets up 6.95% in the first half of 2015

The first half of 2015 ended strong for home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets, with the number of homes sold up almost 10% and the value of the home…

“Gunfight on Main Street.”

Old West re-enactment by the Lawbreakers and Peacemakers. Step back to the 19th century with us, a period in a time of transition that involved lawless men on one side…

Former Hog baseball coach DeBriyn to enter SWC Hall of Fame

Former Arkansas baseball coach Norm DeBriyn will be inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of the fame, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame announced Wednesday (Aug. 12). DeBriyn will…

Arkansas, U.S. fuel pump prices expected to fall further in the fourth quarter

Arkansas and U.S. motorists will likely see pump prices continue to move lower for the rest of the year, and may well see local gas prices ratchet down near the…

Rep. Pitsch announces re-election bid for Fort Smith House district

State Rep. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, announced Wednesday (Aug. 12) that he will seek re-election to the District 76 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Pitsch was elected to…

CartDelivered, Swivel Caddy win awards at G60 competition in Rogers

Two brand-spanking new companies earned the top spots at the latest G60 Elevator Speech Competition, which was held during the 2015 Northwest Arkansas Business Expo on Tuesday (Aug. 11). The…

The Supply Side: Little Rock inventor profits from saving goatees

Entrepreneurial inspiration comes from many places. For Scott Bonge, Goatee Saver inventor and new Walmart shelf-space occupier, it happened because of an annoying shaving accident. In the early 1990s, Bonge,…

Coco Montoya with the Mark Albertson Trio

Gov. Hutchinson announces a long list of commission and judicial appointments

Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Wednesday (Aug. 12) announced the following appointments. Tyler West, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Suicide Prevention Council. Appointment expires June 4, 2019. Audrey House, Altus,…

Pioneer Fort Smith Family History

Teacher and author Steven Clark will share his family’s history, reaching back to the construction of the second Fort Smith, at the Clayton House’s Family History Series Sunday, August 23….

ROBIN MARK in Concert

Robin Mark will end his 2015 USA tour in the River Valley with a concert at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center on Saturday, September 26th. Mark is a Northern…