Fort Smith

A high attendance and requests from visitors to access the museum earlier has prompted Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to expand its hours beginning Nov. 23. On Saturdays and Sundays,…

Arvest invests in ‘major’ renovation of Fort Smith tower

A dominant landmark for the tens of thousands of residents and city visitors who travel along Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith is the almost 100-foot tall, nine-floor structure. The building…

UAFS volleyball to boost Fort Smith economy

It may not be obvious to the naked eye, but Fort Smith will be a bit more crowded through the upcoming weekend as players, coaches, support staff and fans stream…

Blentlinger’s roots run deep at Immaculate Conception

Sharon Blentlinger is pretty much a rock star in the world of parochial schools. She has been at the helm of Immaculate Conception Elementary School's leadership for 27 years, after…

Amazeum project funds roll in

Lee and Linda Scott have spent more than 30 years in Northwest Arkansas, and they have no doubts about the benefits the Amazeum, formerly known as The Children’s Museum of…

Labor issues continue to plague Wal-Mart

The nation’s largest private employer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has become synonymous with ongoing labor disputes largely fueled by union-funded groups over allegations of low wages and efforts to keep workers…

Former Arkansas AG Steve Clark talks about the road back

“I woke up one morning as a ‘who’s who.’ I went to bed that same night a ‘who’s he?’ It happened just about that quickly.” At 25-years-old, Steve Clark held…

Tyson Foods cited for repeat OSHA violations

Tyson Foods Inc. was recently cited for “repeat and serious violations of workplace standards” following a federal inspection of its prepared food plant in Buffalo, N.Y. The Occupational Safety and…

$3.3 million goes to Arkansas counties, cities through block grants

Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Nov. 20) presented grants totaling $3.3 million to 16 Arkansas cities and counties at a ceremony held today at the State Capitol. The funds originate…

Adam Hood Performance

Second Street Live Ticket Purchase

Josiah Hawley Up Close and Personal

GAP stores sell t-shirt designed by UAFS student

A t-shirt with a design by Danielle Kling of Muldrow, a University of Arkansas at Fort Smith graphic design student, is on sale at more than 100 GAP retail stores…

Fort Smith Board approves bonds for Gerber expansion

The Fort Smith Board of Directors approved an ordinance Tuesday (Nov. 19) authorizing the issuance of taxable industrial development bonds for Gerber Products in the amount of $150 million. According…

Competition dings Car-Mart’s profits (updated)

Investors made a U-turn away from America’s Car-Mart Inc. on Wednesday (Nov. 20) as the buy here, pay here, auto dealer missed Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom…

CBID moves closer on downtown Fort Smith splash pad

Downtown Fort Smith is one step closer to realizing a dream first proposed in 2010 following a presentation at Tuesday's (Nov. 19) Central Business Improvement District meeting of a splash…

Fort Smith planning group looks at future trends

Citizens this week got their first chance to see what the future of Fort Smith would look like if the city continues on its current path. But instead of just…

Tusk to Tail: Pining for another ‘Miracle on Markham’

Crimson flames tied through my ears Rollin' high and mighty traps Pounced with fire on flaming roads Using ideas as my maps "We'll meet on edges soon" said I Proud…

‘Significant’ changes possible for Fianna Hills Country Club

The company that took a financial gamble on what has proven to be a successful makeover of the former Phoenix Village Mall property may soon invest at least $7 million…