by - June 15, 2014 3:18 pm
“Fall” in Love with Plein Air Painting: A Workshop for Every Artist
This workshop will be given by artist John Lasater IV at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, September 24 – 26, 2014, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. If your goal…
Fort Smith
by - June 15, 2014 3:16 pm
Selections from the Permanent Collection
This exhibition will highlight new acquisitions of the RAM Permanent Collection that include works by William Mayes Flanagan, Louise Halsey, Jimmy Leach, Jane Osti, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, and Nancy Farrell. …
by - June 14, 2014 10:07 am
Chester Farmers’ Market
Chester Farmers' Market June 21st, 8:00 – 11:30 AM. Hot food and plenty of parking available. Learn about wild edibles and plant identification at our featured table with Dr. Tamara Walkingstick from…
by - June 14, 2014 12:35 am
The Beehive at The Learning Fields Sept. Saturdays’ 2014
This River Valley Master Gardener Association project, 'The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing" is directed by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Services, is used for educational gardens and services….
by - June 13, 2014 3:52 pm
Mid-South chief continues to advocate for Arkansas workforce training reforms
The West Memphis campus of Mid-South Community College is hyping its musical past with an eye on the jobs of the future. Dr. Glen Fenter, the long-time leader of the…
by - June 13, 2014 3:25 pm
Van Buren Chamber Banquet draws record crowd, focuses on ‘bold future’
Four hundred business and community leaders came together on Thursday (June 12) evening to celebrate the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce at its 59th Annual Meeting and Banquet. With a…
by - June 13, 2014 2:53 pm
Bake Sale for Gregory Kistler Treatment Center
by - June 12, 2014 10:40 pm
Sam’s Club CEO shines in the spotlight, may be next Target chief
The recent lackluster first quarter financials from Sam’s Club haven’t tarnished the image of CEO Rosalind Brewer who according to Wall Street’s Brian Sozzi, “shined on stage” at the retailer’s…
by - June 12, 2014 5:48 pm
Smith Auto Group to move 20 jobs to Town Club in downtown Fort Smith
The former Town Club building in downtown Fort Smith has been acquired by Smith Auto Group for the purposes of locating corporate operations with up to 20 employees in the…
by - June 12, 2014 4:34 pm
Medical marijuana director: ‘Uphill battle’ to get enough signatures
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
Tyson Foods’ bid for Hillshire could be held up by Pinnacle
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
Car-Mart execs forego bonuses and raises amid softer sales
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
Cinderella
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
Cinderella
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
Ross unveils Arkansas job creation plan during a stop in Fort Smith (Updated)
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
Newton hired as president of the Arkansas Trucking Association
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 Board pulls agenda items related to law firm review
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
U.S. House leadership moves after Cantor loss do not appeal to Womack
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
Wal-Mart reconfiguring electronics space, product mix in supercenters
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
Analysts say Tyson overpaid for Hillshire, investment grade could suffer
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…