by - January 18, 2015 3:16 pm
Anne Reichardt: The Orlanda Series
This exhibition features the photography of Anne Reichardt. Anne Reichardt was born in Fort Smith, AR and recently returned to Arkansas to work as a full-time artist after working for…
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by - January 18, 2015 2:55 pm
Anne Reichardt: The Orlanda Series
This exhibition features the photography of Anne Reichardt. Anne Reichardt was born in Fort Smith, AR and recently returned to Arkansas to work as a full-time artist after working for…
by - January 18, 2015 2:53 pm
Opening Reception – Anne Reichardt: The Orlanda Series
Come join us at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum on March 5, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for the opening reception of Anne Reichardt: The Orlanda Series. …
by - January 18, 2015 2:51 pm
Drop in and Draw!
Every Thursday from 12 – 4 drop by the museum for a chance to hone your skills. RAM provides a live model and studio space FREE for artists. Bring your own materials,…
by - January 18, 2015 2:45 pm
Discovering Nature’s Visual Treasures en Plein Air: Workshop by Ron Rencher
In this class, you will discover the treasures nature has to offer the visual artist by looking past the details. When the details are omitted we are more likely to…
by - January 16, 2015 9:33 pm
Group meets to begin effort to change Fort Smith’s form of government
About 40 people gathered Friday night (Jan. 16) in Fort Smith for the first official meeting of a group – Take Back the Fort 2015 – to collectively discuss their…
by - January 16, 2015 8:44 pm
McMillon approves more exec moves, departures at Walmart U.S.
Change has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives continue to come and…
by - January 16, 2015 1:19 pm
RENDEZVOUS IN CASABLANCA
GET READY TO BE TRANSPORTED TO RICK'S CAFE AMERICAIN FOR A NIGHT OF INTRIGUE, ROMANCE AND A WHOLE LOTTA FUN! RAM'S 3RD ANNUAL GALA: RENDEZVOUS IN CASABLANCA SAT. FEB 14 7-10PM…
by - January 16, 2015 12:39 pm
Additions to Black History in Fort Smith Exhibit
Fort Smith Museum of History Additions to Black History in Fort Smith Exhibit February 2015 In celebration of Black History Month, the Fort Smith Museum of History will add new…
by - January 16, 2015 11:51 am
University of Arkansas sports programs rank 19th in Learfield standings
The University of Arkansas ranks 19th nationally in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors Cup final fall standings released on Thursday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America (NACDA)….
by - January 16, 2015 10:11 am
“BURNS NIGHT”
FORT SMITH FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION PRESENTS "BURNS NIGHT" January 31, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Fort Smith Firefighters Foundation presents "Burns Night". The Fort Smith Firefighters Foundation is a…
by - January 15, 2015 7:03 pm
‘Web-cam’ abortion bill, concealed handgun bill filed
A so-called “web-cam abortion bill” was filed Thursday with supporters expecting a committee hearing on the bill sometime in the near future, its sponsor said. State Rep. Julie Mayberry, R-Hensley,…
by - January 15, 2015 6:26 pm
Why would we want to do that?
Have you ever heard anyone say that it’s not easy to attract people to move to Fort Smith? Or maybe you’ve heard someone say we need more development along the…
by - January 15, 2015 4:46 pm
Bank of the Ozarks posts record income in 2014
Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks posted full year net income of $118.6 million, a record for the company and a 30% increase compared to 2013. The total was boosted…
by - January 15, 2015 4:26 pm
Arkansas’ private option plan will be the hot topic of the legislative session
No two words could define this year’s legislative session more than these: “private option.” The program, which uses Medicaid dollars to purchase private health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s…
by - January 15, 2015 4:18 pm
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac opens new dealership in Fort Smith
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac has opened its new 35,000-square-foot dealership at 6500 Autopark Drive near the company’s Nissan dealership. The building is the newest auto dealership in Arkansas and is easily…
by - January 15, 2015 3:53 pm
Avoid the mortgage debt scam
Recently I was reading about people around the nation who take out deeds in lieu of foreclosure and wind up getting called about owing debts on their mortgages years after…
by - January 15, 2015 3:32 pm
Sebastian, Crawford county home sales up more than 14% in 2014
The residential real estate sector in Fort Smith and the surrounding area is known across the state as a mature, no-hype market. But 2014 proved to be a breakout year…
by - January 15, 2015 2:07 pm
Arts and culture accounted for 4.3% of U.S. economy in 2012
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently issued a report that attempts to apply numbers and definition to the assumption that Richard Florida’s “Creative Class” has a direct and dynamic impact…
by - January 15, 2015 1:18 pm
Target exiting Canada could be an opportunity for Walmart
Target is saying “Adios” to Canada as the retailer announced plans to shutter its 133 stores that it opened in that market in the past two years. Insiders see it…