Fort Smith

Bank deposits dip across the state

Consumers across the state pulled $267 million out of Arkansas banks this past year, as deposits among the 1,442 bank branches declined by 0.5% from a year ago, according to…

Teenology in Mountainburg

Tweens and teens are invited to the Mountainburg Library for a variety of activities every Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 PM. For more information, please call 479-369-1600.

Children’s Science Club in Alma

Don’t be shocked! Children will investigate static electricity with Chris Dickens from UAMS at the Alma Public Library.

Scrabble Club in Van Buren

For a relaxed and great time drop by the Van Buren Public Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM to play Scrabble. For more information, please call 479-474-6045.

Baby & Me Story Time in Van Buren

Baby & Me Story Time, every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM, provides a bonding time for Baby and their caregiver at the Van Buren Public Library. Ms Bridgette uses a…

Call for Authors

The Van Buren Public Library is issuing a call to authors to participate in a local author’s event to be held Sunday, October 27th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. …

McLaughlin named new president of Walmart Foundation

Kathleen McLaughlin, 48, has been named president of the Walmart Foundation, effective Oct. 15, according to a statement issued Monday by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. In addition to leading corporate giving,…

Beebe critical of Congress over federal budget debate

While federal lawmakers wrestle with resolutions to keep the national government funded, state leaders are making contingency plans for furloughs and delays. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has…

Personal income up in Arkansas, lags U.S. average

The value of personal incomes in Arkansas was $106.347 billion in the second quarter of 2013, up 2.1% compared to the second quarter but below the 2.69% year-over-year increase in…

Knight ratchets up takeover bid for USA Truck

Knight Transportation on Monday (Sept. 30) turned up the heat in what is clearly a hostile takeover attempt of Van Buren-based USA Truck. Officials with Phoenix, Ariz.-based Knight announced they…

Wal-Mart asks consumers for ‘Buy American’ pledge

Wal-Mart continues to talk up its “Made in America” initiative that it says will create more middle class jobs. After its own commitment to source an additional $50 billion in…

Bring It On: The Musical

Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, Bring It On: The Musical, inspired by the Bring It On film, takes you on a high-flying journey through friendship, forgiveness and determination. Bring…

Tusk to Tail: Low on lemonade, but feeling better about Bielema

Entering Saturday’s tailgate, I may have been nursing a hangover from the Rutgers game. I eagerly looked forward to a day full of good food and good times with my…

Bloomberg’s second strike

The first time Bloomberg news fouled up a story about Wal-Mart Stores one could simply consider it a surprising and ill-advised report. A one-off, if you will. Even a smart…

Premium assistance

Tuesday is the big day, the opening of the American Health Benefit Exchanges, more commonly referred to simply as the state insurance exchanges. You can expect a lot of chatter…

Lobbyist, legislator opine on teacher insurance crisis

The chairman of the House Education Committee and the head of the state’s school administrators say that ongoing discussions are winnowing choices for how to handle a crisis in the…

U.S. farm policy could soon revert to 1949 rules

Mired in a debate to keep the government’s lights on, Congressional inaction on agricultural policy could lead to real pain for farmers and consumers. While leaders in Congress push towards…

Runners go pink during 5K run/walk in downtown Fort Smith

Cool fall weather with a slight breeze was the perfect weather for the more than two hundred runners/walkers who came out to support “Paint Downtown Pink” 5K Run/Walk which benefits…

Golden Living promotes healthy living with cooking demo

Golden Living celebrated healthy living with the fifth annual "WALK! with Aegis Therapies." The week-long event, comprised of activities focused on individual wellness, wrapped up on Friday (Sept. 27), with…