Fort Smith

Mike Duke joins Carlyle Group private equity

Mike Duke, the former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has joined the global consumer and retail group of private equity firm The Carlyle Group. He will began work at Carlyle…

Legal arguments begin on EPA rules for coal plants, carbon emissions

Oral arguments in the case of State of West Virginia vs. Federal Environmental Protection Agency began Thursday morning (April 16) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of…

The Video Wire: Things you don’t want to see, and dead people

A lament about a Clinton Bush appearance in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the unfortunate allegation that the Fort Smith Police Department attempted to hack an attorney’s computer, and the…

U.S. foreclosures lowest in eight years, Arkansas filings down 4.12%

Arkansas foreclosure activity continues to slow and are part of a national trend in which first quarter foreclosures were their lowest rate in 8 years, according to Irvine, Calif.,-based RealtyTrac.com….

The River Valley Community Band Spring Concert

The River Valley Community Band will be in concert on Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 PM at the Southside High School Auditorium in Fort Smith, AR.

UAFS students and officials break ground on Rec and Wellness Center

Students and officials at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith held a groundbreaking Wednesday (April 15) for the new Recreation and Wellness Center. Construction will begin on the student-initiated…

A nice bump for Gov. Hutchinson

The latest poll out from Talk Business & Politics, Hendrix College and Impact Management Group give Gov. Asa Hutchinson a significant 11% jump to a 63% approval rating. The 11%…

Fort Smith area reports stronger home sales, better sales volume

Real estate agents in the Fort Smith metro area like what they are seeing from the local market to start 2015. The number of homes sold in the first quarter…

ArcBest CEO McReynolds: ‘Let’s get the shovels digging’

With Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Mike Preston, his new jobs boss, in attendance, the mood was celebratory at the formal groundbreaking for the $30-plus million new corporate headquarters for Fort…

Tyson awards 8 companies with ‘Supplier of the Year’ honors

Tyson Foods recently handed out eight award to its top suppliers for 2014. The “Supplier of the Year” winners include: • Newly Weds Foods Inc., • Zip-Pak, • Hantover Inc.,…

Gangster Gala

Poll: Hutchinson favorables at 63%, Cotton 50%, Boozman 46%

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has a 63% favorable rating among registered voters in Arkansas, while President Barack Obama ranks much lower at 38%, according to a poll commissioned by Talk Business…

Retail watchers say Walmart U.S. needs to improve apparel offerings, sales

Analysts and retail experts say Wal-Mart, while focused on fresh grocery, customer service and employee relations, could also do better with its stagnant apparel division that represents about 7% of…

5 x 5 Painting Party

Pat Lappin wants to personally invite each artist and NON-ARTIST to her "Playing with Paint Party" on April 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. No prior painting experience is…

Friends of the Library Book Sale

A Night In The Caribbean

KISTLER CENTER PRESENTS the 13th annual “A NIGHT IN THE CARIBBEAN” Saturday, May 2, 2015 6-11 p.m. at Golden Living Center 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith, Arkansas Come join Chairpersons,…

Clayton House Family History Series

Joseph St. Cloud Irwin to present Family History Series at Clayton House April 26 Joseph St. Cloud Irwin will share details of his family’s history in Fort Smith, reaching back…

Fourth Tuesday Moleben

Beginning Tuesday, April 28, Sts. George and Alexandra Orthodox Church invites all to the monthly “Fourth Tuesday Moleben” healing and anointing service at 6pm, at Sts. George and Alexandra Orthodox…