by - June 8, 2015 9:53 am
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics” on July 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Beall Barclay & Company in Fort Smith. This hands-on…
by - June 7, 2015 5:33 pm
As I deliver today’s radio address, the floodwaters in our state’s rivers finally should be cresting. In the coming days, the weather forecast calls for no rain and sunny skies…
by - June 7, 2015 5:26 pm
The state’s congressional delegation returned last week to Washington, D.C. to tackle several issues including infrastructure and national security. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES AIRPORT PROJECT FUNDING At least 11 airports in the…
by - June 7, 2015 5:03 pm
Charlotte Dutoit believes downtown Fort Smith is the “perfect playground” to attract “big cats” in the international art world for the upcoming Festival of Murals event. She also is convinced…
by - June 5, 2015 3:30 pm
The iconic baseball cap synonymous with Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton is headed to the Smithsonian Museum In Washington, D.C., according to chairman Rob Walton who took the stage wearing the…
by - June 5, 2015 9:06 am
Rob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman of the world’s largest retailer. However, the powerful chairmanship will…
by - June 4, 2015 10:58 pm
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale has received national accreditation for bariatric surgery by meeting all criteria according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care Dr….
by - June 4, 2015 10:32 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday (June 4) that the oil and gas industry is hailing as a victory for its environmental stewardship….
by - June 4, 2015 10:03 pm
Retail giant Wal-Mart and its Sam’s Club division have spent much of the past two days explaining to the media gathered in Northwest Arkansas for shareholders week the importance of…
by - June 4, 2015 9:07 am
Two Fort Smith Directors say the people in municipal leadership posts are as important than the form of government, with one Director saying an effort to force a vote on…
by - June 4, 2015 7:47 am
Commentary on obesity in Arkansas, red eyes and good music at Wakarusa, activities at the Harry E. Kelley underwater park and some other things that don’t make sense are part…
by - June 3, 2015 8:14 pm
Imagine living in a place where you live within easy walking or bicycling distance to a university where you can take in first rate plays and musical performances; or a…
by - June 3, 2015 8:02 pm
About 55 people gathered Wednesday morning (June 3) near the Interstate 540 and Rogers Avenue interchange in Fort Smith to recognize Beautify Fort Smith’s success in gathering fiscal and physical…
by - June 3, 2015 6:39 pm
If there is a measure for how focused Wal-Mart is on using technology to dig deeper into the pockets of consumers, this may be it: 2,500 Wal-Mart employees at “labs”…
by - June 3, 2015 3:07 pm
The new Walmart U.S. executive team told more than 3,000 employees that it’s listening to their concerns. In response to thousands of emails Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran received late…
by - June 3, 2015 2:49 pm
Denny Altes has resigned his elected position on the Sebastian County Quorum Court to focus on his full-time job in Little Rock as the state’s drug director. The resignation also…
by - June 3, 2015 2:13 pm
Auburn football Head Coach and Fort Smith native Gus Malzahn will speak June 12 at an event hosted by Union Christian Academy. Malzahn is a 1984 graduate of Fort Smith…
by - June 2, 2015 9:40 pm
The Libertarian Party of Arkansas submitted 15,709 signatures to the secretary of state’s office Tuesday – far more than the 10,000 needed to qualify for the ballot. Dr. Michael Pakko,…
by - June 2, 2015 9:19 pm
A lengthy and at times tense Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting Tuesday night (June 2) was the result of an attempt to override a mayoral veto, and a vote…
by - June 2, 2015 8:35 pm
The Walton Arts Center received $500,000 from General Mills toward the nonprofit’s expansion and renovation of its Fayetteville center. The total cost of the 30,000 square foot expansion and other…
