by - June 12, 2014 4:34 pm
Two marijuana questions are now seeking signatures to appear on the November ballot in Arkansas, but at least one of the leaders involved in the pro-medical marijuana movement thinks legalized…
by - June 12, 2014 4:21 pm
The largest deal in meat history — Tyson Foods’s $8.55 billion offer to acquire HIllshire Brands — may soon reach the Hillshire board for approval, according to persons close to…
by - June 12, 2014 3:22 pm
The top two executives at Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart did without bonuses and incentive performance pay in fiscal 2014 to the tune of $126,338 for CEO Hank Henderson and $76,749 for…
by - June 12, 2014 10:31 am
Young Actors Guild presents Cinderella!! More than 40 young actors will bring this breathless story to life. The performers come from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, Ozark, Rudy, Lavaca…
by - June 12, 2014 10:28 am
Young Actors Guild presents Cinderella More than 40 young actors will bring this breathless story to life. The performers come from Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, Ozark, Rudy, Lavaca…
by - June 12, 2014 10:25 am
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross announced his five-part job creation plan Thursday (June 12) during a visit to Chaffee Crossing, which Ross touted as having brought more than 1,000 jobs…
by - June 11, 2014 7:34 pm
Shannon Newton was named as the new president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) replacing long-time leader Lane Kidd, who resigned earlier this year. Newton has been with the ATA…
by - June 11, 2014 7:27 pm
Fort Smith City Directors were true to their straw poll from Tuesday (June 10) and have withdrawn two resolutions that would have directed the city to hire an auditor to…
by - June 11, 2014 5:52 pm
With the surprise primary loss of U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Tuesday night (June 10) and his announcement Wednesday (June 11) that he would resign his post as majority…
by - June 11, 2014 5:39 pm
Gigantic screen televisions are fun to look at in a store, but on a space-to-sales ratio they rank well below tablets and mobile phones. That is why consumers can expect…
by - June 11, 2014 5:15 pm
Few reviews of the move by Springdale-based Tyson Foods to acquire Hillshire Brands for $8.55 billion are favorable. Several analysts say Tyson overbid at $63 per share for Hillshire Brands at…
by - June 11, 2014 3:45 pm
School is out and summer is almost here, which means there is lots to do and see in the Fort Smith area. Locals can take in some tunes at the…
by - June 11, 2014 3:02 pm
The Regional Intermodal Transportation Authority announced at its Wednesday (June 11) that it may soon host a meeting between legislators and private sector businesses in its attempt to secure funding…
by - June 11, 2014 2:54 pm
There is never a good time for a high-profile and deadly traffic accident involving a tractor-trailer rig, but efforts by the trucking industry to amend federal hours-of-service rules likely became…
by - June 11, 2014 2:33 pm
The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center has hired two speech-language pathologists in its Speech Department. Megan Weaver, speech-language pathologist, joined the Kistler Center after earning a master’s degree from Northeastern State…
by - June 11, 2014 11:19 am
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (June 11) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Sherri Chaple, Rogers, to the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee. Appointment expires Dec. 1,…
by - June 11, 2014 10:46 am
Fort Smith Museum of History Boston Store Tea Room Saturday, June 21, 2014 1:00 p. m. Many Fort Smith ladies fondly remember the Boston Store, the fabulous department store on…
by - June 11, 2014 10:21 am
by - June 11, 2014 10:11 am
Arkansas’ economy gained strength in 2013 as the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 2.4% in 2013, ranking The Natural State 16th among the 50 states, according to new…
by - June 10, 2014 10:21 pm
The long and bitter battle for the Republican nomination for Arkansas attorney general has come to an end, with Leslie Rutledge pulling out a victory against challenger David Sterling. Unofficial…
