by - December 7, 2014 5:46 pm
Hutchinson’s ground game
This past week, a 45-minute “pop-in” visit at the state’s Alexander Unit for troubled teens by Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson seemed a little puzzling. At first blush, some may have thought…
Fort Smith
by - December 7, 2014 5:37 pm
Déjà vu? Maybe, maybe not … well probably
Each year December brings Christmas and uncertainty in the permanency of the Internal Revenue Code. While Christmas brings a frenzy of consumer spending, exhausted parents, overeating, and renewed family feuds…
by - December 7, 2014 4:06 pm
188th Wing to see a new commander in January
Col. Mark Anderson, the officer who oversaw the historic transition of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith to a unit without a manned flying mission, will soon step down…
by - December 7, 2014 11:52 am
Christmas and crowds come to downtown Van Buren for courthouse lighting
It's Christmastime in the City of Van Buren. The town ushered in the holiday season on Saturday (Dec. 6) evening with its annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony, Festival of Trees, and…
by - December 5, 2014 5:24 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum plans big March fundraiser gala
The U.S. Marshals Museum, a planned $53 million museum to be located along the shores of the Arkansas River near downtown Fort Smith, will host its first ever U.S. Marshals…
by - December 5, 2014 5:13 pm
Deck: ‘Significant improvement’ possible for Fort Smith area economy
Consumer sentiment may be lower in Arkansas than other parts of the country, but Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M. Walton College of…
by - December 4, 2014 6:22 pm
Shield protection for journalists
Almost as soon as people started reading news on the Internet, a debate sprung up – is an Internet-based journalist a “real” reporter? In Arkansas, at least, that question was…
by - December 4, 2014 6:05 pm
Fort Smith metro building permit values down in November, year-to-date
Building permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $5.599 million in November, a drop of 5.81% from the same month last year when permits totaled $5.944…
by - December 4, 2014 5:38 pm
Americans eye financial security despite stagnant income
Financial security among Americans is another indicator of a stronger economy, but the degree of relief and its sustainability is uncertain. Bankrate’s Financial Security Index rose again in October for…
by - December 4, 2014 5:19 pm
Tyson Foods’ global footprint shrunk in 2014, China expansion delayed
Tyson Foods’ focus on its prepared food business is coming at the expense of it international presence. The Springdale-based meat giant announced July 28 plans to sell its Brazil and…
by - December 4, 2014 3:01 pm
Speaker-elect Gillam talks about the legislative session, committee chairs
In January, the 90th General Assembly will convene with large Republican majorities in the Arkansas House and Senate as well as a full slate of GOP constitutional officeholders, including Gov.-elect…
by - December 4, 2014 1:51 pm
Christmas comes to downtown Van Buren!
Christmas comes to downtown Van Buren! Courthouse Lighting , Festival of Trees, & Living Windows to be held this Saturday on Main Street Lights, trees, treats and more! Don't miss…
by - December 4, 2014 12:52 pm
Judge rejects settlement between Whirlpool and property owners
An attempt to settle a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool by residents in and around the toxic plume of trichloroethylene (TCE) the company admits leaking into the groundwater from its…
by - December 4, 2014 9:31 am
2014 Elf Run
by - December 4, 2014 9:28 am
Alma Library Christmas Open House
by - December 4, 2014 9:27 am
Alma Annual Christmas Parade
by - December 3, 2014 8:58 pm
Fort Smith working on ‘challenge’ of hiring 82 people to meet DOJ order
Of the 82 people expected to be hired in coming years to implement various aspects of the programs required under the proposed consent decree between the city of Fort Smith…
by - December 3, 2014 8:42 pm
Members named to new Citizens Commission that will set elected salaries
The Governor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Senate President and Speaker of the House released the names of their appointees to a citizens committee that will set legislative, executive…
by - December 3, 2014 8:29 pm
UAFS officials say workforce education still a priority
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will graduate nearly 350 bachelor degreed students next weekend, but Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development at UAFS Dr. Ken Warden said the…
by - December 3, 2014 8:07 pm
Arkansas, U.S. trucking companies push to hire 100,000 veterans
Arkansas-based trucking companies like Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport and Fort Smith-based ArcBest are involved with the American Trucking Associations push for the industry to hire 100,000 veterans in the next…