by - May 19, 2015 12:54 pm
RAM Art Camp
RAM Art Camp Tuesday July 14 – Saturday July 18- 12-5PMDrawing, painting, puppet making, and photography – three classes at RAM’s Art Camp this summer! Sign your children up today!…
Fort Smith
by - May 19, 2015 12:52 pm
Selections from the Permanent Collection
Selections from the Permanent Collection June 5 – Sept. 6, 2015 Opening Reception: Thursday, June 4, 5-7PM, free for members, $5 for non-members This exhibition will highlight new acquisitions of the…
by - May 19, 2015 12:29 pm
USA Truck names team for 2015 Arkansas Truck Driving Championship
Van Buren-based USA Truck has named Mike Barnes, Darrell Bloodworth, Steven Cazee, Joseph DeMuth, Joseph Ghoshen, Mark Johnston, Tom Miller, Ken Petti, Robert Williams and Jodie Yoder to its driving…
by - May 19, 2015 12:20 pm
UAFS graduates largest class in its history
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith graduation ceremony held Saturday (May 16) marked a major milestone for the university – the largest graduating class in its history. UAFS…
by - May 19, 2015 12:09 pm
Westark Plumbing receives award from Angie’s List
Westark Plumbing & Expert Drain Cleaning Services has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local…
by - May 19, 2015 6:35 am
Wages, currency lower quarterly Wal-Mart earnings and revenue (Updated)
Improved comp store sales and a 17% increase in global e-commerce sales were just about the only highlights of the first quarter earnings report from Wal-Mart Stores. First fiscal quarter…
by - May 18, 2015 8:12 pm
Arkansas Congressional delegation to seek repeal of COOL labeling rules
A ruling by the World Trade Organization against a U.S. product labeling regulation is more proof that the U.S. law needs to be repealed, members of the state’s congressional delegation…
by - May 18, 2015 7:21 pm
Higher numbers expected to travel the highways this Memorial Day weekend
Rising pump prices apparently won’t deter Arkansas travelers and other vacationers across the national from hitting the busy roads heading into the upcoming Memorial Day weekend on May 25, the…
by - May 18, 2015 7:01 pm
April home sales in Fort Smith include a pair of million-dollar deals
It’s not every day or even every year that the Fort Smith metro area records two home sales valued in excess of $1 million, but that’s what happened in April….
by - May 18, 2015 2:30 pm
Arkansas Tourism Ticker: New records set in state’s travel and tourism sector
There should be little doubt Arkansas’ travel and tourism industry is doing well. Sector employment set a new record high in February and collections of the state’s 2% tourism tax…
by - May 18, 2015 2:05 pm
The Supply Side: The ‘adventure’ of doing business with Wal-Mart
It’s never been more difficult to get items on retail shelves in brick and mortar stores like Wal-Mart. Part of that is a function of e-commerce competition which pushes traffic…
by - May 17, 2015 11:26 pm
Trust, transparency and trails
Funding for a 35-mile multi-use trail system in Fort Smith wasn’t rejected because voters don’t like trails. It wasn’t about the trails. Never was. It was about trust. It was…
by - May 17, 2015 6:46 pm
Arkansas Congressman vote for Patriot Act renewal, defense bill
The twin issues of foreign policy and national security were on the agenda this past week as Arkansas’ Congressional lawmakers were in the middle of the debate on several issues….
by - May 17, 2015 11:57 am
Idea would see 25% of surplus funds go to Arkansas highways
Rep. Joe Jett, chairman of the House Revenue & Tax Committee, says he will propose to a working group a study of using 25% of surplus funds for potential future…
by - May 17, 2015 10:05 am
Hillary: A problematic messenger
Despite all the advantages Hillary Clinton has going for her in the upcoming 2016 presidential elections cycle, she does have some vulnerabilities and challenges that could at best diminish the…
by - May 16, 2015 9:06 am
Walmart.com provides link for subscription-delivery service signup
Walmart.com has unveiled a signup link for consumers wanting to try to the subscription-based delivery service the retailer plans to test this summer. Follow the link, enter your email and…
by - May 15, 2015 5:18 pm
A focus on heritage tourism
Not long ago, I was in Hot Springs as the Arkansas Arts Council named the 2015 Arkansas Living Treasure recipient. It’s a big deal. This year’s honoree was Lorrie Popow,…
by - May 15, 2015 1:43 pm
QuickBooks Day-to-Day Basics Hands-on Workshop
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “QuickBooks Day-to-Day Basics” on June 23 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM at Beall Barclay & Company in Fort Smith. This hands-on…
by - May 15, 2015 9:50 am
Winston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium opens in Fort Smith
Winston’s Pipe & Cigar Emporium, a family-owned cigar lounge and retail shop, has opened in Fort Smith at 5304 Rogers Ave. Selections offered by Winston’s include Rocky Patel, Padron, Oliva,…
by - May 14, 2015 8:29 pm
Production shift at Rheem could cost 100-150 jobs in Fort Smith
It’s one of those classic “good news, bad news” situations at Rheem’s Fort Smith plant. Two productions lines will end at the plant by the end of summer, reducing employment…