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After School Activity in Van Buren

How about a game of Santa Bingo at the Van Buren Public Library? Books and treats will be the prizes. Fun for all participants!

Homeschool Hour in Van Buren

Ms Chris from UAMS will be the guest speaker at the Van Buren Public Library. Her science presentation will be on snow and ice. Burr!

Teen Scene in Alma

Tweens and teens are invited to the Alma Public Library to learn how to make body scrub from scratch for your personal use or to use as a gift.

Fort Smith Board split on amended water park deal

The Sebastian County Quorum Court remains uncertain regarding its funding obligations to Ben Geren Aquatics Center after Monday's (Dec. 9) split vote. Ditto for the Fort Smith Board of Directors….

‘A lot to accomplish’ in 2014 for Marshals Museum

Jim Dunn said Tuesday (Dec. 10) that the U.S. Marshals Museum leadership and staff have a lot to do in the next few months as they work to meet a…

I-540-Rogers interchange set for beautification project

A project announced at Tuesday's (Dec. 10) Board of Directors meeting will not only improve the appearance of one of the city's busiest intersections, but it could lead to a…

Cheesewright to head up Walmart International

Two weeks after Wal-Mart Stores Inc. chose Doug McMillon to be the next CEO beginning Feb. 1, the retail giant has tagged David Cheesewright as president and CEO of the…

Ben Geren aquatics park project remains in limbo

The Sebastian County Quorum Court voted Monday night (Dec. 9) to amend an interlocal agreement with the city of Fort Smith that would see both governments adding about $800,000 combined…

Four Hogs make All-SEC football team

Although not headed to a bowl game for the second consecutive year, there may be some solace in the news that four Razorbacks were recognized on the Associated Press All-SEC…

No immediate local changes expected from American-US Airways deal

It could be several months – if not well into 2014 – before any changes happen at the Fort Smith Regional Airport or the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) as…

Bank of the Ozarks to buy Houston-based bank

Bank of the Ozarks says it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Bancshares, Inc. of Houston, Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, Bank of…

Hattie Caraway Foundation pushing for females to enter politics

Sitting in Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola’s former office at the Catlett Law Firm on the 18th floor of the Tower Building in downtown, Caroline Hupp is the latest face…

Crawford County set to decide on balanced budget

What was a projected $150,000 deficit just weeks ago has been reversed by the Crawford County Quorum Court's budget committee, resulting in a budget that is balanced and ready for…

Ben E. Keith to add 80 jobs at Little Rock operation

Ben E. Keith Company announced Monday (Dec. 9) that it has purchased 70 acres in North Little Rock and will build a $60 million, 350,000-square-foot distribution center. The facility will…

Report: Arkansas 7th in tobacco prevention funding

A report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids praised Arkansas and a few other states for their tobacco prevention programs but said most states “spend only a miniscule portion” of…

Few winter storm outages remain, some rural areas still down

Life is starting to return to normal across the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas regions after a powerful winter storm dropped freezing rain, sleet and snow across the area, resulting…

The UA 4th in SEC drug arrests

The above is not a headline that parents of college students at the state’s flagship campus like to see, but as always, “the devil is in the details.” Yes, while…

Looking for a Fort Smith renaissance

Last month my article “We have arrived” focused on a conversation about Fort Smith compared to Pine Bluff and was provoked by a “top ten list” ranking Fort Smith as…

Mercy hosts White Christmas Gala despite winter weather

Despite having to postpone a day because of wintery weather, the Mercy Fort Smith Foundation hosted its annual White Christmas Gala on Saturday (Dec. 7) night. The event was the…

Crawford County Courthouse lighting kicks-off Christmas Season

With the flip of a switch, Van Buren ushered in the Christmas season on Saturday (Dec. 7) evening at its annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. Freezing temperatures and icy roads weren't…