by - March 2, 2014 4:45 pm
Comprehensive coverage conundrum
There was a recent meeting of the steering committee that is part of this $340,000 comprehensive planning study by the city of Fort Smith to figure out something about something…
Fort Smith
by - March 2, 2014 4:29 pm
Speaker Carter unsure of how to solve ‘Private Option’ political impasse
Still two votes shy of a supermajority in the Arkansas House, Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) says he is unsure of what potential change may secure the additional votes needed to…
by - March 2, 2014 4:22 pm
Planning notes from Superintendent Gooden
The concerns relative to the emerging plans for an additional high school are reasonable in view of the long-term impact such a project can have on the Fort Smith Public…
by - March 2, 2014 4:15 pm
Bielema’s tough offseason
Arkansas Razorback head football coach Bret Bielema learned the hard way this last week to stick with the basics of football. (Is there an easy way when having to swallow…
by - March 2, 2014 12:14 am
Mulberry Edamame Festival
The City of Mulberry is hosting its first Edamame Festival! It is a one-day event being held in an effort to promote edamame – its uses, its health benefits, and…
by - March 1, 2014 4:32 pm
‘Best Party in Town’ raises funds for Fort Smith Museum of History
The Fort Smith Museum of History hosted its’ annual “Mardi Gras – Best Party in Town!” on Friday (Feb. 28) at Immaculate Conception Church’s Parish Hall bringing the feel of…
by - February 28, 2014 8:28 am
Two Man Scramble
by - February 28, 2014 6:18 am
The Friday Wire: Barling liquor and a chicken chief change
A second look at a third high school, sudden departure of a chicken chief, Barling’s liquor request and the potential contest between Hillary and Huckabee are part of the Feb….
by - February 27, 2014 7:41 pm
Centennial Bank receives Raymond James Community Bank Cup honor
Home Bancshares, parent company of Centennial Bank, is among the top community banks to comprise the 2013 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup Winners, announced Thursday (Feb. 27). There were 302…
by - February 27, 2014 6:46 pm
Polling sites to be consolidated in Sebastian County
The Sebastian County Election Commission voted Thursday (Feb. 27) to consolidate several polling sites throughout the county. The consolidation of sites will impact 7,172 registered voters from Fort Smith, Barling…
by - February 27, 2014 5:40 pm
Candidate list grows for Arkansas statewide, federal offices (Updated)
Hundreds of candidates for state office have made the journey to the to the state capitol in Little Rock to file for their chosen offices this week. One race receiving…
by - February 27, 2014 4:26 pm
Van Buren Rotary Club presents MARCH BRACKET MADNESS
by - February 27, 2014 3:30 pm
January home sales up 6.55% in Arkansas’ top four metro markets
Arkansas’ residential real estate sector ended 2013 on a good note and the miserable winter weather of January was not enough to slow the pace of home sales in the…
by - February 27, 2014 12:56 pm
Arkansas House member to experiment with phone app in re-election bid
One candidate seeking re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives is trying a relatively new way to reach out to voters in the lead up to November — a mobile…
by - February 27, 2014 11:16 am
Condoleezza Rice to speak in Fayetteville
Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. secretary of state under President George W. Bush, will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in Barnhill Arena at the University of Arkansas. The lecture…
by - February 27, 2014 9:24 am
Clayton Conversations
Don't Discuss Your Bloomers – General Restrictions of Women in the 1800s. Sunday, March 23, 2014 – 2:00 pm Music and refreshments at 1:30 pm The Clayton House Historic House…
by - February 27, 2014 7:06 am
Windstream net income rises despite falling revenue
Despite declining overall revenues, Windstream Corp. saw its bottom line improve as cost savings and strategic growth areas boosted its fourth quarter and full year profits. Little Rock-based Windstream Corp….
by - February 26, 2014 6:07 pm
Barling Board seeks support to change Arkansas’ liquor law
The Barling Board of Directors on Tuesday (Feb. 25) passed a resolution that officially requests the Arkansas Municipal League to lobby for legislation that would change a nearly 80 year…
by - February 26, 2014 5:50 pm
Advisory group rejects lone bid to manage Ben Geren Golf Course
Prospects of an outside company managing the golf course at Ben Geren Golf Course appear dim as two Sebastian County advisory boards have voted not to recommend moving forward with…
by - February 26, 2014 5:43 pm
No explanation given for sudden departure of CEO of O.K. Foods
O.K. Foods is under new leadership after the resignation of CEO Paul Fox, but the company is keeping quiet as to why Fox may have left the company. Donna Miller…