by - January 12, 2015 6:15 pm
The lottery fix (maybe)
There is always a perceived “prize” or bragging rights for the member of the Arkansas General Assembly filing the biggest and most complex bill every session of the Legislature. Forget…
Fort Smith
by - January 12, 2015 5:47 pm
Arkansas Senate opens for business, Hutchinson makes more appointments
Sen. President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, opened the 2015 legislative session by urging his colleagues to have faith in each other the way he has had faith in his…
by - January 12, 2015 5:08 pm
Fort Smith officials get feedback on plan to raise alcohol permit fees
There have emerged two problems with an effort by the city of Fort Smith to raise $89,000 through hikes in alcohol permits and fees as part of a plan to…
by - January 12, 2015 5:06 pm
Support Our First Responders!
Come join us at Rogers Avenue and Waldron Road in Fort Smith this Saturday, 1/17/15, 10am-12pm, in support of our Police, Fire, EMT, and Military! These times are when it…
by - January 12, 2015 4:09 pm
University of Arkansas Chancellor Gearhart to retire in July
The University of Arkansas will get a new administrator in 2015. Chancellor G. David Gearhart announced his retirement Monday (Jan 12), saying he will step down July 31 so he…
by - January 12, 2015 3:19 pm
New members named to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education board
The Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education has added four people to the board. The new members, elected by the current Arkansas Colleges of Health Education…
by - January 12, 2015 3:01 pm
Legislators sworn in, House leadership and committee chairs named
Rep. Jon Eubanks of Paris and Rep. Charlie Collins of Fayetteville were some of the several legislators from the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas to receive House leadership positions…
by - January 12, 2015 2:44 pm
No update on asset sale in large portion of Fayetteville Shale Play
Nearly three months after being put on the auction block, there is no word on the sale of BHP Billiton’s Fayetteville Shale assets as natural gas prices continue their downward…
by - January 11, 2015 8:04 pm
Burning free speech rights
In a week in which the world tragically learned (again) the dangers of attaching an unwavering loyalty and willingness to kill and be a martyr for a symbol, U.S. Rep….
by - January 11, 2015 7:34 pm
7 Fort Smith government moves
Solely for the purpose of providing a window into how Fort Smith city staff and the Board of Directors conduct public business, let’s revisit the process to name the water…
by - January 9, 2015 6:25 pm
All Arkansas House members vote for Keystone Pipeline
The U.S. House of Representatives, including all four members of the state’s House delegation, voted Friday to approve a pipeline project that supporters say will create jobs while opponents have…
by - January 9, 2015 2:35 pm
A ‘Thank you’ from Gov. Beebe
Nine-and-a-half years ago, I announced my intention to run for Governor of Arkansas. This next week, for the first time since June of 2005, I will not be pursuing or…
by - January 9, 2015 2:30 pm
Hutchinson names new directors for DFA, Livestock & Poultry, State Police
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson has announced Larry Walther as the new Director of the Department of Finance and Administration, Jami Cook as the new Director of the Arkansas Commission on Law…
by - January 9, 2015 2:26 pm
Retailers posted best holiday sales since 2005
The U.S. retail sector enjoyed a robust holiday season as consumers spent more money creating the best holiday sales increase since 2005. ShopperTrak reports holiday spending during November and December…
by - January 9, 2015 11:56 am
General William O. Darby Birthday Celebration
Fort Smith Museum of History General William O. Darby Birthday Celebration Saturday, February 7, 2015 1:00 p. m. The Fort Smith Museum of History will celebrate the birthday of native…
by - January 9, 2015 8:41 am
Jerry Jones donates recent land investment to alma mater
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has donated a 254-acre real estate investment in south Fayetteville to the University of Arkansas, his alma mater. The development known as South Pass was…
by - January 8, 2015 8:30 pm
Tyson Foods’ execs score big raises and bonuses in 2014
Tyson Foods had a record year of earnings and $37.6 billion in sales in addition to pulling off the $8.5 billion acquisition of Hillshire Brands. Tyson Foods’ top management team…
by - January 8, 2015 7:37 pm
Several Hog football assistant coaches sign contract extensions
It appears that the core of Arkansas’ Razorback football coaching staff will remain intact. Six Arkansas football assistant coaches have signed amendments to employment agreements and three more are in…
by - January 8, 2015 7:29 pm
Survey: Optimism on the rise among Arkansas CEOs
Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. The latest survey of more than 100 Arkansas company leaders indicates an improved outlook for the…
by - January 8, 2015 7:14 pm
Reducing lobbyist influence
Back in November, Arkansas voters passed a ballot initiative that caught some people by surprise because of its provision that effectively lengthens term limits. I’m talking, of course, about Issue…