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Tusk to Tail: Here’s how a Pro preps for more than 100 tailgaters

The week after a long road trip is always a bit hectic and tiring, but there is no rest for the weary this week. Texas A&M is coming to town…

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to unveil updated master plan

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will unveil its updated master plan at two events to be held on Oct. 9, according to a press release from the university….

Fort Smith Airport officials agree to rubber removal resolution

The Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission tonight (Sept. 24) approved a resolution authorizing Airport Director John Parker to execute a Military Construction Cooperative Agreement (MCCA) with the Air National Guard…

Fort Smith Board talks conduct rules, budget issues

The Fort Smith Board of Directors hit on three different items at the body's noon study session – the city's capital improvement program, the work already in-progress on the 2014…

Fort Smith revenue up in the August tax report

Sales tax revenue for Fort Smith in the city’s August report was up more than 2% and the city’s portion of the countywide tax was up more than 17% –…

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…

‘Leaf chasers’ may benefit from wetter, cooler weather

This is the time of year that professional foliage spotters turn their eyes to the tree tops and begin calculating the colorful fall forecast for the Arkansas region. Arkansas…

UA receives $1.4 million for maritime center

The University of Arkansas will receive $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create a Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC). The center will expand the U…

Report: New energy sources boost disposable income

A report from Englewood, Colo.-based IHS suggests that the unconventional oil and natural gas production in the U.S. boosted disposable income by $1,200 per household in 2012, with the income…

Jail funding options tough for Crawford County officials

In order to fund the construction of a new county jail, Crawford County residents are nearly certain to be voting on a sales tax proposal that could push the amount…

Immaculate Conception named a Blue Ribbon school

It was May 31 when Sharon Blentlinger first learned that Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Fort Smith would be named 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. That knowledge also came with…

Halloween spending expected to top $6.9 billion

Cooler fall weather may bring cooler sales this Halloween, as fewer Americans plan to celebrate the fall holiday, according a recent survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation. That said,…

Apple iPhone 5 sales top 9 million

Sales of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c have exceeded expectations breaking a record of nine million new devices sold since the products were launched four days ago. “The demand for…

Campus reflections

On the well-manicured University of Arkansas at Fort Smith campus it was early evening, with the dusk again managing the shift change between day and night. This time of soft…

State liquor law challenged in federal court

The widely debated state liquor law that restricts liquor store ownership and multiple franchising interests will be heard in federal court next month. Benton County resident Robert McCurry filed suit…

Two big building projects permitted in Fort Smith

In the matter of a week, the city of Fort Smith has issued building permits with higher values than it did for the entire month of September 2012. The two…

Lou Holtz shares laughs, memories about the Razorbacks

Retired legendary football coach and now ESPN analyst Lou Holtz held hundreds in the palm of his hand Monday (Sept. 23) as he addressed the NWA Touchdown Club luncheon hosted…

Teacher insurance sign-up delayed one month

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (Sept. 23) gave public school employees at least a one-month reprieve from insurance premiums that are set to rise at or above 50% for many…

New Arkansas Insurance rate costs unveiled (Updated)

The Arkansas Insurance Department released the costs of rate plans to be offered in the forthcoming state insurance exchange. Four companies are offering bronze, silver and gold plans for health…

University of Arkansas to receive $5 million from state for food science center

Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentive

Officials from Fort Smith and Poland sign Friendship Pact, mark arrival of F-35 jets

Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge slated for its 16th year