by - November 17, 2013 6:42 pm
Can Hillary win Arkansas in 2016?
There’s a friendly debate among Arkansas politicos these days: If Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee in 2016, will she be able to win our state’s six electoral votes? And…
Fort Smith
by - November 17, 2013 6:35 pm
Taste of Trinity delivered different cultural tastes
Fort Smith-based Trinity Junior High school held Taste of Trinity on Saturday (Nov. 16) to give everyone a taste from all the cultures attending the school. There was something for…
by - November 16, 2013 7:10 pm
Wal-Mart commits $1 million in aid for Typhoon Haiyan
Wal-Mart and the Wal-Mart Foundation are committing $1 million to the Red Cross and Save the Children for emergency relief efforts in response to needs created by Typhoon Haiyan in…
by - November 16, 2013 10:57 am
Kingdom of God Bible Seminar – Van Buren
Presenting the key signs Jesus said would be manifest in world affairs just before He brings the Kingdom of God to this earth. Find out stunningly important information about your…
by - November 15, 2013 2:18 pm
Arvest provides 1.8 million meals to hungry with help of local partners
Arvest Bank, with the help of customers and communities, the bank announced Friday (Nov. 15) it exceeded the campaign goal by raising a total of 1.8 million meals in the…
by - November 15, 2013 10:07 am
First Tee of Fort Smith Open House
The First Tee of Fort Smith Open House, Highlighting a record breaking SIX Participants selected to attend National Opportunities throughout the year. Tuesday, November 19th 5:30pm – 7:30pm Fort…
by - November 15, 2013 6:23 am
The Friday Wire: Water money and worried consumers
A water park project over budget, a ‘pipeline’ for females to be elected governor, and the continued fight over Obamacare are part of the Fort Smith area Friday Wire for…
by - November 14, 2013 9:59 pm
Fort Smith Director opposes ‘faith-based budgeting’
The Fort Smith Board of Directors got their first in-depth look at the proposed fiscal year 2014 budget Thursday night (Nov. 14) and it did not take long for questions…
by - November 14, 2013 7:29 pm
Postal Service shipping costs to rise in 2014
It will cost a little extra to ship that package to the family during the holidays next year if the United States Postal Service gets its way. The USPS announced…
by - November 14, 2013 7:17 pm
Gun giveaway by gubernatorial candidate draws fire
One candidate for Arkansas governor is getting attention for an unusual giveaway on his campaign website. Republican Curtis Coleman is giving away an AR-15 rifle. The weapon was donated by…
by - November 14, 2013 8:03 am
Softer sales don’t dampen Wal-Mart’s holiday plans
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. execs have decked the halls in hopes of ample holiday cheer, despite negative comp sales in the U.S. for the 13-week period ending Oct. 25. The mass…
by - November 13, 2013 11:10 pm
October foreclosure filings dip
There were 546 households in the Natural State facing possible foreclosure last month, but new filings declined in Northwest Arkansas and remained flat in the Fort Smith market, according to…
by - November 13, 2013 10:16 pm
The sound of politics
Wondering how to respond to this idiocy-bordering-on-insanity that emerges hourly from Washington DeeCee like moldy-oatmeal looking detritus from a deeply infected and open brown recluse bite wound? With a mixed…
by - November 13, 2013 10:00 pm
‘Pipeline’ needed for female Arkansas Governor
Having a female name on the door of the Arkansas Governor’s office in the State Capitol is just a matter of finding the right candidate, says Gov. Mike Beebe. But…
by - November 13, 2013 9:30 pm
November makes way for Holiday festivities
Black Friday shopping isn't the only thing to look forward to in late November. International Games Day Gamers will rejoice on Nov. 16 as the Fort Smith Public Library hosts…
by - November 13, 2013 4:41 pm
Ben Geren aquatics park cost over budget
Concerns raised earlier this year by members of the Sebastian County Quorum Court that the planned Ben Geren Aquatics Center could come in over budget have been realized after County…
by - November 13, 2013 4:23 pm
Arkansas bank industry has been busy with mergers
A myriad of factors are converging upon and within Arkansas’ banking sector and it is spurring renewed interests in mergers and acquisitions on the heels of a lengthy economic recovery…
by - November 13, 2013 7:50 am
Sparks, Summit likely to have new owner in 2014
Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren is on track to have a Tennessee-based owner in early 2014. The relatively new Board of Directors…
by - November 12, 2013 10:43 pm
ADEQ presents plan to clean Whirlpool pollution
Officials with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality faced angry Fort Smith residents Monday night (Nov. 12) as they presented official recommendations to Whirlpool on how to clean up a…
by - November 12, 2013 7:02 pm
UA to begin work on $25 million ‘Basketball Performance Center’
Construction of the University of Arkansas' Basketball Performance Center will begin early next month. The groundbreaking ceremony for the $25 million facility will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 7,…