by - April 27, 2014 12:27 pm
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., received the endorsement of the state’s largest teachers’ union, the Arkansas Education Association, on Saturday (April 26). Brenda Robinson, president of the AEA, said Pryor…
by - April 27, 2014 12:17 pm
Two recent Supreme Court decisions have troubled a number of Americans who care about rule by the people. But before we discuss these cases, a brief history is in order….
by - April 27, 2014 11:14 am
Approximately 100 guests came to help Girls Inc. of Fort Smith celebrate its 80th birthday on Saturday (April 26) at the Nancy Orr Center. Guests included current and former members…
by - April 25, 2014 7:26 pm
One more bank has filed suit against former Arvest bank executive H. Dennis Smiley Jr. for loan defaults totaling $70,000 made in 2013. First Federal Bank noted in its complaint…
by - April 25, 2014 4:35 pm
by - April 25, 2014 3:03 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, is on a “positive recovery track,” following an emergency surgery on April 22 to fix an aortic dissection, noted a Friday afternoon statement from Boozman’s…
by - April 25, 2014 2:09 pm
The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau announced recipients of the 2014 GRIT (Giving Recognition in Tourism) Awards. Restaurant Partner of the Year: Golden Corral Lodging Partner of the Year…
by - April 25, 2014 11:09 am
An advisory board has been formed for the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center at the University of Arkansas, and the board met for the first time last week. The…
by - April 25, 2014 6:10 am
The mortal side of politicians, improved traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport, the push to build a new jail in Crawford County, and bad bridges are part of the…
by - April 24, 2014 9:12 pm
For anyone expecting fireworks during the District 9 Senate candidate forum Thursday night (April 24), there were none. But there was plenty of policy discussion to keep the forum hosted…
by - April 24, 2014 7:24 pm
It was a busy legal day in Arkansas’ Capital city, with a voter ID law pushed by Republicans ruled to be unconstitutional, and harsh criticism pointed at the Arkansas Supreme…
by - April 24, 2014 5:57 pm
On the day when the Port of Fort Smith officially opened its new railroad tracks to the public, its operator was full of thankfulness for the grant the port received…
by - April 24, 2014 5:08 pm
Arkansas is known as being a large exporter of farm-raised goods, such as rice and soybeans. But another export in Arkansas could be getting a push for incentives during the…
by - April 24, 2014 3:28 pm
Summit Medical Center has earned a Silver Hospital Quality Excellence Award from the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. The Quality Awards are designed to recognize improvement in an individual health…
by - April 24, 2014 3:25 pm
No one likely envies the task of Benton County Circuit Judge John Scott as the web of claims and counter suits pile up against H. Dennis Smiley and his former…
by - April 24, 2014 3:15 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (April 24) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Staci Croom-Raley, Maumelle, reappointed to the State Board of Private Career Education. Appointment expires April…
by - April 24, 2014 2:59 pm
Purchase money loans for Arvest Mortgage Company (AMC) grew from $818 million in 2012 to $934 million in 2013, according to a statement from the Northwest Arkansas-based bank. Purchase money…
by - April 24, 2014 2:34 pm
A new report from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reveals that the retailer has spent $439 million in legal fees and other costs in the past two years associated with investigations of…
by - April 24, 2014 1:57 pm
Come join the GHS Spirit Squads, along with various local talented individuals. The show is a family-oriented, fun-filled evening of singing and dancing to present great entertainment for the whole…
by - April 24, 2014 12:57 pm
he Mansfield High School Drama Department presents the play "CSI: Neverland" at 7 pm April 25 – 26 and 2 pm April 27. Tickets are $4 for adults; $2 students;…
