by - August 16, 2013 1:36 pm
Star Party
Friday September 13th 7:30 pm Star Party –The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed into an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society…
Fort Smith
by - August 15, 2013 8:59 pm
Group says health care law will improve overall health
Many Fort Smith area residents got their first introduction to the Affordable Care Act through a presentation at St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Thursday night (Aug. 15). The session,…
by - August 15, 2013 6:31 pm
Second lawsuit filed challenging state liquor law
Benton County resident Robert McCurry filed suit this week against the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division after his application for a liquor store permit was denied last month. The case…
by - August 15, 2013 5:13 pm
Rock & Glow 5K Run – Benefit for Christian Womens Job Corps
ROCK & GLOW -FIRST ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORPS Sep 7,2013 – Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Fort Smith's Only Glow Run and First Night Run After…
by - August 15, 2013 4:53 pm
Wal-Mart expands site-to-store effort; tests lockers in D.C.
Wal-Mart Stores continues to integrate its e-commerce platform with stores to create what company officials hope is a unique shopping experience. Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said the company recently…
by - August 15, 2013 4:20 pm
New sex trafficking laws improve Arkansas’ status
It was just last June that Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, was hosting a forum on human trafficking at NorthWest Arkansas Community College after Arkansas was named among the worst states…
by - August 15, 2013 2:18 pm
USPS tweaks service to gain footing
The U.S. Postal Service announced several changes to its “Priority Mail” service, offering free insurance and tracking, and day-specific delivery of packages. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said he expects the…
by - August 15, 2013 11:55 am
Cox to bring Chris Young concert to downtown Fort Smith
In the midst of his cross-country tour across the United States and Canada, CMA Triple Play Award winner and Academy of Country Music Awards nominee for Male Vocalist and Single…
by - August 15, 2013 11:40 am
Area tourism tax revenue down YTD in 2013
With earnings reports from major U.S. retailers indicating a slowdown in discretionary spending, it’s not a surprise to see declines in hospitality tax collections in the Fort Smith and Van…
by - August 15, 2013 11:40 am
Open Studio “Arkansas Barns” by artist George Dombek
George Dombek, acclaimed artist, invites the public to his studio to view his latest project – Arkansas Barns. This series, using Dombek's unique style and perspective, centers on watercolor paintings…
by - August 15, 2013 10:56 am
Arzoumanian named assistant administrator at Sparks
Aimee Arzoumanian is now serving as assistant administrator for Sparks Health System in Fort Smith. With more than a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Arzoumanian began her career…
by - August 15, 2013 9:38 am
Tusk to Tail 2013: Planes, buses and ‘Never Yield’ tailgating
The Arkansas Razorbacks are entering a new era. The Hogs have a new head football coach and staff. A new $40 million football facility was built for training, meeting, and…
by - August 15, 2013 6:24 am
Wal-Mart struggles to meet growth expectations
Sentiment out of Bentonville on Thursday (Aug. 15) was one of caution by Wal-Mart executives who slashed the company’s growth projections for this fiscal year by 50%, on the heels…
by - August 14, 2013 11:10 pm
Local foreclosures creep higher amid U.S. slowdown
Arkansas was one of 29 states to see an increase in foreclosure activity in July, as lenders continue to work through a backlog of properties held up by federal litigation…
by - August 14, 2013 6:54 pm
Arkansas Carry plans ‘open carry’ protest walk (Updated)
Arkansas Carry members plan to make a statement on Aug. 24 about their disagreement with Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s view that Act 746 does not allow open carry of…
by - August 14, 2013 5:50 pm
Ben Geren Aquatic Park work may go to Flintco
Sebastian County officials have responded to an opinion issued Aug. 5 by the Arkansas Attorney General's office that some believe gave Sebastian County the right to continue on with seeking…
by - August 14, 2013 5:13 pm
Signature effort falls short to repeal ‘Private Option’ in Arkansas
Arkansans Against Big Government, a group formed to push for a repeal of the legislature’s recent private option health insurance plan, failed to get the 46,880 signatures needed to qualify…
by - August 14, 2013 4:55 pm
Oklahoma Rep. Mullin has ‘bond’ with Arkansas
It was a campaign that started with nine men on the ballot, but in the end it was small business owner Markwayne Mullin who was the last man standing. Mullin,…
by - August 14, 2013 3:58 pm
Educator’s Evening
by - August 14, 2013 3:33 pm
Manufacturing wages rise, but hours worked decline
Statistics released by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (DWS) show that while hourly manufacturing wages are rising, the number of hours worked is on the decline. As a result,…