by - October 31, 2013 7:09 am
Fort Smith
by - October 30, 2013 10:07 pm
Eighth annual Power of the Purse benefits Imagination Library
More than 300 women came together on Wednesday (Oct. 30) to demonstrate the Power of the Purse in support of United Way's early childhood literacy initiative, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library….
by - October 30, 2013 7:58 pm
3rd quarter earnings up for Murphy Oil
Pure-play exploration Murphy Oil Corp. posted third quarter net income of $284.8 million, a 25% spike from one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and gas explorer, which spun off…
by - October 30, 2013 7:44 pm
Fort Smith celebrates milestones and museum cornerstones
From chamber milestones to museum cornerstones, November is packed with a lot of history and several opportunities to celebrate. UAFS to host Grammy winner The University of Arkansas at Fort…
by - October 30, 2013 7:01 pm
Wal-Mart managers talk fears, innovation and competition
Managers with Wal-Mart Stores are never completely comfortable even as they sit firmly atop the retail world with nearly a half trillion in annual sales. It’s an over-the-shoulder discomfort that…
by - October 30, 2013 6:12 pm
Arkansas Best, Teamsters OK five-year contract
A labor agreement between Arkansas Best Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been fully ratified, with savings from wage and benefit reductions possibly helping the company to avoid…
by - October 30, 2013 5:04 pm
Asa narrowly leads Ross, Tea Party unfavorable
A third poll conducted in October indicates a narrow lead by Republican Asa Hutchinson over Democrat Mike Ross in Arkansas’ gubernatorial race – with Hutchinson showing an advantage among Independent…
by - October 30, 2013 4:55 pm
Walton group donates $1 million for Fort Smith river trail
A $1 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation will help the city of Fort Smith better realize its plan for creating a trails and greenways system that will stretch…
by - October 30, 2013 8:34 am
Night Golf Tournament – First Tee of Fort Smith
The First Tee of Fort Smith
by - October 29, 2013 11:59 pm
ABF employees reject strike in regional vote
A local office of ABF Freight System employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have rejected a move to strike and will continue to seek approval of a supplemental…
by - October 29, 2013 11:36 pm
New Mexico Gov. Martinez addresses Arkansas GOP
A potential leader in the rehab of a national Republican Party somewhat staggered by the recent federal government shutdown was in Fort Smith on Tuesday (Oct. 29) to explain that…
by - October 29, 2013 11:17 pm
Tusk to Tail: Juiced up with ample vodka and five generators
Finally! Not only does Razorback nation get to enjoy an evening kickoff this Saturday against the Auburn Tigers, but we also get an Arkansas football Saturday with no threat of…
by - October 29, 2013 3:39 pm
Season’s Greetings
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with the Season’s Greetings Concert, featuring live performances of your favorite holiday hits by the UAFS Symphonic Band, Choral…
by - October 29, 2013 2:56 pm
J.B. Hunt announces 15-cent dividend
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced Tuesday (Oct. 29) a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable Nov. 29 to shareholders of…
by - October 29, 2013 1:54 pm
UAFS Athletics – Busy Week
UA Fort Smith Lions Athletics Big week ahead for UAFS sports! Lady Lions volleyball will host UTPB at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and Lady Lions Basketball will play at Missouri…
by - October 29, 2013 1:11 pm
Wal-Mart promotes 25,000 workers, critics respond
Wal-Mart continues to toot its own horn about the opportunities for promotion from within its ranks. On Tuesday (Oct. 29) the retailer announced it would promote 25,000 workers to jobs…
by - October 29, 2013 12:28 pm
UAFS theatre wins state festival awards
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith came away with six awards from the Arkansas State Festival of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival held Oct. 24-27. Theatre @ UAFS…
by - October 29, 2013 12:23 pm
Little Rock banker to run for Congress (Updated)
Delta Trust and Bank CEO French Hill says he will run for the Republican nomination for Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District. U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, is not seeking a…
by - October 29, 2013 11:45 am
UAFS Guest Trombonist: John Fedchock
Noted trombonist, composer and conductor John Fedchock will conduct a lecture and master class beginning at 4 p.m. in room 105 of the Breedlove Building on the UAFS campus. Topics will include…
by - October 29, 2013 11:24 am
Heartland Dental to acquire My Dentist
My Dentist Complete Care Dentistry has signed a definitive agreement to affiliate with Heartland Dental Care, a leading dental support organization in the United States with more than 440 affiliated dental offices…