by - October 17, 2013 10:05 am
Birthday Celebration for Alphonso Trent
Celebrate the birthday of Fort Smith native and well-known jazz musician, Alphonso Trent. October 24 at 12:00 noon, enjoy for a free lunch hour jazz concert at the Fort Smith…
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by - October 17, 2013 9:34 am
Black Tie Bingo
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013 Type: Library Fundraiser Name: Black Tie Bingo Where: Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Time: 7-11 PM Cost: Tickets $100…
by - October 17, 2013 9:30 am
Crock Pot Cook Off
by - October 17, 2013 9:25 am
Murder and Mayhem Haunted Trolley Tour
by - October 17, 2013 8:03 am
Conditions improve, but USA Truck posts another loss
Van Buren-based USA Truck again posted a quarterly loss, but the loss was lower than expected, cash flow improved and revenue was up almost 14% – overall a much-needed improvement…
by - October 17, 2013 7:33 am
Arkansas group votes to end shutdown, raise debt ceiling
All six of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation voted for a Senate-sponsored measure to re-open the federal government and to extend the nation’s debt ceiling limit after nearly three weeks of high-stakes…
by - October 16, 2013 9:19 pm
Wal-Mart, Walmex prep for holiday buying season
• Walmex collaborates with toy retailer for holidays Wal-Mart’s Mexican division has partnered with Juguetilandia, a Spanish toy retailer to open 230 stores next to Walmex locations hoping to spur…
by - October 16, 2013 9:06 pm
Political fundraising comes with surprises, uncertainties
With third quarter fundraising reports released Tuesday (Oct. 15), political junkies across the state appeared less than surprised by the second straight quarter of record breaking fundraising by Democratic gubernatorial…
by - October 16, 2013 5:15 pm
Fort Smith economics teacher receives national award
Sheila Humphrey, a first grade teacher at Woods Elementary School in Fort Smith, was one of just 12 educators nationwide to be recognized for excellence in teaching economics. Rita Littrell,…
by - October 16, 2013 3:40 pm
Expansion planned for Sebastian County library
The main branch of the Sebastian County Library on North Adair Street in Greenwood could soon expand in size. This is according to County Judge David Hudson, who said Library…
by - October 16, 2013 2:55 pm
Area home sales up more than 7% year-to-date
Area home sales showed continued strength as September's home sales report showed a 14.88% increase in sales over the same month in 2012. In all, 53 homes were sold in…
by - October 16, 2013 2:33 pm
The shutdown is your fault
The 535 members of Congress and the kids over at The White House are gathering a lot of blame for this shutdown thingy and the complete cluster that is our…
by - October 16, 2013 1:19 pm
Food, drink and Halloween fun fill local calendar
Late October brings beer, the talking dead and a plethora of purses to the Fort Smith region. Fest of Ale Brew lovers will delight at the chance to sample more…
by - October 16, 2013 11:07 am
Beebe calls special session for insurance fix (Updated)
Gov. Mike Beebe will call a special session to begin on Thursday (Oct. 17) at 3 p.m. to address a shortfall in the state public employees health insurance program. State…
by - October 16, 2013 6:22 am
Tusk to Tail: It takes a Bielemer to keep up this pace
Razorback fans and fair-weather fans alike may be asking themselves, “Why make a road trip to a game with little to no chance of winning?” To me, the answer has…
by - October 15, 2013 9:10 pm
More input sought on Whirlpool pollution plan
The Fort Smith Board of Directors wants more time to consider a recently proposed plan by Whirlpool to clean up pollution at and around the company’s shuttered manufacturing plant. Prior…
by - October 15, 2013 6:34 pm
Wal-Mart gives optimistic guidance for fiscal 2015
Wal-Mart executives painted a rosy long-term picture on Tuesday (Oct. 15) during the company’s 20th annual investor conference in Bentonville. They also played down any real impact of the U.S….
by - October 15, 2013 3:34 pm
Beebe names 33 to state boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Oct. 15) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Ben Barham, Cammack Village, to the State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board. Appointment…
by - October 15, 2013 1:20 pm
Wal-Mart to build out retail ecosystems with small stores
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., plans to build retail ecosystems that will capture a larger percentage of marketshare from Dollar Stores and others catering to consumer convenience desires in rural America. Bill…
by - October 15, 2013 1:14 pm
Cotton raises more than Pryor in quarter (Updated)
Fundraising reports released Tuesday (Oct. 15) show U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, with a slight fundraising advantage over U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., as Cotton fights to keep Pryor from…