by - November 9, 2014 12:32 pm
Arkansas Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson said with huge Republican gains across the state, voters have sent a clear message for change, but he warns that expectations must be kept in check….
by - November 9, 2014 12:28 pm
Arkansas’ burgeoning biomass industry got a big boost earlier this summer when in the space of 30 days two privately held investor groups announced multi-million dollar projects to produce commercially…
by - November 9, 2014 11:31 am
There was some slight snickering in certain circles when early in his advertising now Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson simply said: “As your governor, we will hit the ground running and never…
by - November 9, 2014 10:48 am
Seven once again proved lucky on Saturday (Nov. 8) as the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust hosted its seventh annual "Black Tie Bingo" gala. Held at the Main Branch…
by - November 7, 2014 10:55 am
Joe Davis, the director of training and quality awareness at ABF Freight System and a former Fort Smith City Director, died suddenly Friday morning (Nov. 7). He was 64. Davis…
by - November 6, 2014 9:25 pm
A change in insurance rates and possible cost of living raises the major highlights of the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 budget presented to the Sebastian County Quorum Court Thursday night…
by - November 6, 2014 7:03 pm
With Republicans taking control of the U.S. Senate, all seven Arkansas constitutional offices and strengthening their majority in the Arkansas General Assembly, there's no doubt that this week was a…
by - November 6, 2014 5:54 pm
The Hogs are off this week. You’ll have to get your weekly dose of last-minute heart-breaking disappointment elsewhere this weekend. By the way, the crack research staff with the Tusk…
by - November 6, 2014 3:13 pm
The team helping Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson become the next governor will include Mike Carroll of Fort Smith and Philip Taldo of Springdale. Standing in front of a portrait of Republican…
by - November 6, 2014 2:12 pm
As crude oil prices fall into bear market territory, industry analysts are forecasting that pump prices in Arkansas and the rest of the U.S. may remain relatively low this winter…
by - November 6, 2014 2:00 pm
Delta Beta Sigma, Lambda Chapter Presents Princess Party What little girl doesn’t want to be a “Princess for a Night?” The ladies of Delta Beta Sigma, Lambda Chapter will make…
by - November 5, 2014 9:12 pm
The discussion of how Arkansas Republicans swept the 2014 election cycle will be woefully incomplete if not wholly inaccurate if it does not include in the opening paragraph this name:…
by - November 5, 2014 9:09 pm
Officials with the city of Fort Smith and the office of Arkansas Attorney General are expected on Thursday (Nov. 6) to renew talks with federal officials in Dallas about the…
by - November 5, 2014 5:33 pm
"Greater Expectations" is the title of the Fort Smith Symphony's 91st season, which opened earlier this month with its "Musical Kaleidoscope" concert, and will include Broadway tunes and a special…
by - November 5, 2014 5:17 pm
With a sweep of all federal offices, statewide offices including the governor's office and a larger majority in the General Assembly going into the 90th legislative session, Wednesday (Nov. 5)…
by - November 5, 2014 3:37 pm
Combined building permits for the cities of Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren were $17.886 million for the month of October, an increase of 22.39% over the same month last…
by - November 5, 2014 3:23 pm
I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…
by - November 5, 2014 3:05 pm
First-time homebuyers are the catalyst for the rest of the housing market but this important demographic is shrinking nationwide according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors….
by - November 5, 2014 2:21 pm
Fort Smith Museum of History Veteran’s Day Reception Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:00 p. m. – 3:00 p. m. Join the Fort Smith Museum of History in honoring our veterans….
by - November 5, 2014 12:10 am
A former Fort Smith city director is returning to the Board in January and a local mayor is entering his third and final term following the general election Tuesday night…
