by - June 29, 2014 6:05 pm
A few reflections on Wakarusa 2014
This year’s Wakarusa music festival drew thousands of people to this rural Mulberry Mountain in the Ozarks just a few weeks back. Held June 5-8, the festival welcomed many returning…
Fort Smith
by - June 29, 2014 9:50 am
USA Truck wins performance award from FedEx
Van Buren-based USA Truck has earned the Peak Performance Award from FedEx SmartPost for the 2014 fiscal year. FedEx SmartPost recognized USA Truck for its superior performance. FedEx SmartPost specializes…
by - June 28, 2014 12:41 pm
‘Tenets of entrepreneurialism’ pushed by Noble Impact program
Noble Impact brought its mission of engaging students to pursue public service as entrepreneurs to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith this week, culminating with a Friday afternoon (June…
by - June 28, 2014 12:19 pm
LaMar to leave UAFS public relations post after 42 years
Sondra LaMar, long-time public relations director at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, is leaving UAFS at the end of June, marking almost 42 years working in higher education….
by - June 27, 2014 4:03 pm
Lost In The 50’s
Lost in the 50’s July 26 King Opera House 6 p.m. “Lost in the 50’s” tribute artists music show, featuring Jerry Standridge, Jim Wooley, Missy Beauchaine, Tammy Killman & Hannah…
by - June 27, 2014 4:02 pm
J.R.’s Country Gospel
J.R.’s Country Gospel Variety Show July 19 King Opera House – Van Buren 7 p.m Fun filled uplifting gospel music variety show that will warm your heart. Tickets $5 at…
by - June 27, 2014 4:01 pm
Art Night Out
Art Night Out Center For Art & Education- Van Buren July 18 Center For Art & Education will hold an Art Night Out. “Paint Your Pet” bring your favorite…
by - June 27, 2014 3:58 pm
Crawford County Chronicles
Crawford County Chronicles July 6 UAFS Drennen Scott Historic Site 1:30 and again at 3:00 p.m. The July Chronicles will have Ken O’Donnell talking about the Butterfield Stage Line….
by - June 27, 2014 3:56 pm
City of Van Buren Fireworks
4th of July Fireworks Field of Dreams- Van Buren City of Van Buren Fireworks show at the Field of Dreams located off I-40 and Exit 3. Gates open at 7…
by - June 27, 2014 3:54 pm
Opening Reception
Opening Reception Center For Art & Education- Van Buren July 1 5-7 p.m. July Opening Reception. The Main Gallery will showcase “The Nature of Change” featuring Jimmy Leach and Jason…
by - June 27, 2014 10:01 am
Wal-Mart slashes the cost of iPhone 5C and 5S
Wal-Mart Stores has permanently reduced the cost of iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S effective today (June 27). This move comes in anticipation of an imminent launch of the iPhone 6…
by - June 26, 2014 6:24 pm
Kosmo Kooler wins innovation award, helps keep Fort Smith plant open
It is a story of recovery and growth at Riverbend Industries in Fort Smith, according to CEO Ron Embree. It was just last year that Embree said the company had…
by - June 26, 2014 6:05 pm
A ‘Bold’ push for jobs
There’s something in the water. How else do you explain the success that Arkansas entrepreneurs have enjoyed over the past 50 years? There is no precedent for a state with…
by - June 26, 2014 5:57 pm
FASTER group calls for special session on public school connectivity
Business leaders calling for the state’s public schools to connect to a university-based high-speed network hope to have cost estimates by mid-July and would like Gov. Mike Beebe to call…
by - June 26, 2014 11:43 am
Fort Smith Board again rejects review and audit of city legal services (Updated)
It happened again. Fort Smith City Director Philip Merry's attempt to get an up or down vote on whether the city should hire an auditor to look into legal billings…
by - June 26, 2014 11:16 am
Fort Smith Area to host July 4th festivities, Clayton Camp and more
July starts off with a bang, as the Fort Smith region hosts a nature-themed art opening, Mayor's 4th of July Celebration, Clayton Camp, and a youth golf tournament. Sometimes the…
by - June 26, 2014 10:34 am
History Lessons for Children
Fort Smith Museum of History History Lessons for Children Saturday, July 12, 2014 1:00 p. m. Join volunteer Diane White for entertaining and educational history lessons. Children will learn about…
by - June 26, 2014 10:03 am
Children’s 4th of July at Fort Smith Museum of History
To celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, bring the children to the Fort Smith Museum of History for the Fourth of July Craft Making Event. Friday, July…
by - June 26, 2014 10:00 am
4th of July at I.C.
by - June 25, 2014 6:05 pm
Eureka Pizza signs Fort Smith company as exclusive box provider
Craig Box of Fort Smith announced Wednesday (June 25) that it had inked a five-year deal with Eureka Pizza to be its exclusive pizza box provider. The deal extends an…