by - January 31, 2015 6:35 pm
Return to the political past
From the end of the Civil War until the 1970’s, the South was solidly Democratic, thus making it the so-called “Solid South.” It’s been said that it was Democratic because…
Fort Smith
by - January 31, 2015 5:22 pm
‘Battle at the Fort’ brings thousands to Fort Smith area
The Fort Smith Juniors Volleyball Club (FSJ) is hosting its annual “Battle at the Fort” volleyball tournament during the next two upcoming weekends – Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, and Feb….
by - January 31, 2015 12:21 pm
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum opens ‘Apron Strings’ exhibit
It was trip down the kitchens of memory lane for visitors of the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum on Thursday (Jan. 29) as the organization debuted its newest exhibition, "Apron…
by - January 30, 2015 5:59 pm
$100 million NWA capital fund unveiled at economic forecast luncheon
You know the economy is bright when a local entrepreneur can take the stage in front of nearly 1,000 business professionals and announce his plan to establish a $100 million…
by - January 30, 2015 5:03 pm
Director Settle moves to change Fort Smith’s hire-fire authority
Less than 18 months after the Fort Smith Board of Directors granted the City Administrator broader authority to hire and fire department heads and other key personnel, City Director and…
by - January 30, 2015 4:33 pm
Hutchinson makes nine board and judiciary appointments
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions, and to the judiciary. David Nelson, Magnolia, to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Appointment expires…
by - January 30, 2015 4:25 pm
Tyson shareholders elect directors, reject three shareholder proposals
Tyson Foods shareholders convened in Springdale on Friday (Jan. 30) for their annual no-frills meeting, but there was plenty to celebrate on the heels of a record 2014 and strong…
by - January 30, 2015 7:07 am
Tyson posts record sales of $10.8 billion, income up 21.6% (Updated)
It is indeed a happy new year at Tyson Foods. The Springdale-based global meat processing, marketing and distribution company reported record revenue of $10.817 billion for the first fiscal quarter,…
by - January 29, 2015 9:33 pm
‘Take Back the Fort’ group wants to have petitions ready by March 2
The petition drive seeking to change the form of Fort Smith city government is set to begin Friday (Jan. 30), with around 35 group supporters gathering Thursday night at the…
by - January 29, 2015 8:23 pm
The speed trap app
A story the Associated Press ran about a popular smartphone app serves as yet another reminder that technological advances often raise legal issues that courts will have to struggle with…
by - January 29, 2015 5:10 pm
Marshals Museum airguns sell out, commemorative coins now on sale
The staff and supporters of the U.S. Marshals Museum are likely hoping that commemorative coin sales are as successful recent sales by Umarex USA of a limited edition airgun connected…
by - January 29, 2015 3:01 pm
Three tech companies to locate in downtown Conway, add 140 jobs
Three technology companies announced plans to locate new facilities in downtown Conway, investing $2.5 million and adding 140 new jobs. Metova Inc., a mobile app development company; Big Cloud Analytics,…
by - January 29, 2015 2:44 pm
Things you may not have known: Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is certainly not the regional company it was 40 years ago or the large national company it was just a few decades ago. It’s now a global meat…
by - January 29, 2015 2:33 pm
Features named for Parrot Island Waterpark
American Resort Management, the Erie, Pa.-based company set to operate the Parrot Island Waterpark at Ben Geren Regional Park, announced Thursday (Jan. 29) that more than 1,000 votes were received…
by - January 29, 2015 8:47 am
Apron Strings
by - January 28, 2015 8:16 pm
MLK-Lee holiday bill voted down, Senate committee OKs Private Option plan
A bill that would seek to eliminate a dual status for a state holiday fell short in committee Wednesday, and the Governor’s private option plan was approved by a Senate…
by - January 28, 2015 7:16 pm
Unused Mitsubishi plant at Chaffee Crossing is listed for sale
The new, modern and unused 200,000-square-foot Mitsubishi manufacturing facility at Chaffee Crossing that once promised to be home to 400 good-paying jobs has officially been put on the sale block….
by - January 28, 2015 4:48 pm
Uneven home price gains could limit home equity market growth in 2015
With Arkansas’ housing market on the mend in recent years, homeowners may be tempted to take out a home equity loan and banks and other financial institutions are likely eager…
by - January 28, 2015 2:00 pm
Pride and Prejudice
by - January 28, 2015 1:57 pm