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President George W. Bush to visit Bentonville

President George W. Bush will be signing copies of his book: 41: A Portrait of My Father at the Walmart supercenter in Bentonville on Saturday (Nov. 15) beginning at 10…

Sparks Health, Washington Regional named 2013 Top Performer

Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have been recognized as a “2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures” by The Joint Commission, the…

Fowlers donate $2.93 million for chancellor house garden and conservatory

The Wallace W. and Jama M. Fowler House, the chancellor’s residence on the University of Arkansas campus, will soon be able to expand its capacity for hospitality thanks to an…

Arkansas business, political leader Bill Bowen dies at age 91

Little Rock banker, attorney veteran and political confidante William H. “Bill” Bowen has passed away at the age of 91. Bowen was known as one of the most powerful men…

Holiday season kicks off with Holiday Market, Gaslight Gala, and UAFS Lighting

The Fort Smith region is gearing up for the Christmas season with Junior League's annual Holiday Market, the Drennen-Scott Historic Site's Victorian Open House, the Gaslight Gala and the lighting…

Van Buren also facing problems with sewer system overflows

Fort Smith is not the only city facing sewer overflow issues. It’s proving a problem in Van Buren, also. According to Director of Van Buren Municipal Utilities Steve Dufresne, Fort…

Car-Mart shares push higher amid lower fuel prices

Investors of America’s Car-Mart have enjoyed a robust comeback in the recent quarter after a somewhat sluggish first half amid higher charge-offs and competitive pressures among the company’s larger lots….

Wal-Mart cautious about holiday sales, promises to add more workers

A higher sales tab is the number one wanted item on Wal-Mart’s Christmas wish list and the mega retailer is somewhat optimistic that will happen thanks to lower fuel prices…

Dillard’s income up, but revenue and same store sales decline

Revenue slid but profits improved for Little Rock-based retailer Dillard’s. The mall and internet retailer posted profits of $55.2 million on quarterly sales of $1.499 billion in its most recent…

Fort Smith Museum of History Open House

Welcome the season with the Fort Smith Museum of History. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and free museum admission before or after the Fort Smith Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13,…

Wal-Mart sales up for the third quarter, net income dips 0.7% (Updated)

Third quarter net income for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. dipped 0.7% and fiscal year-to-date net income is down 1.7%, although total revenue in the quarter was up 2.9% and per share…

Festival of Trees

The holidays are almost here and to celebrate, the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Festival of Trees on December 6. Held in conjunction with the…

UAFS students work on innovative pallet-forming machine

Mike Kindellan is changing the world one cardboard pallet at a time. And he’s hiring University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students to help him do it. Kindellan, the…

Wal-Mart continues focus on emotional, local connection with shoppers

Emotion sells. It drives the financial markets and consumer impulse buying which is why Wal-Mart is trying to harness this power through its marketing campaign this holiday season and throughout…

Study issues LGBT equality rankings for Fayetteville, Fort Smith

A recent study of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Arkansas by the Human Rights Campaign ranks Fayetteville highest in the state on its new Municipal…

Gov. Beebe tells chamber crowd credit for state gains should be shared

In what he dubbed as his “goodbye tour,” Gov. Mike Beebe made his final remarks to the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce – the state’s largest business lobby. Beebe, who…

Democrats review polling techniques, strategies after 2014 election losses

It has been eight days since history was made in Arkansas, with Republicans sweeping all federal and statewide constitutional offices. But the history making night appears to have caught some…

Willin-N-Able live at Fianna Hills Country Club

Attn: Members and Guests: Willin-N-Able will be performing as their Acoustic Duo at Fianna Hills Country Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Acoustic sets include hits from the 1940's-Today's hits.