by - August 1, 2013 9:40 am
“Clayton Camp” to feature 1880s School, Tom Sawyer and Flag Etiquette
The Clayton House’s final “Clayton Camp” of the summer on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to noon will give kids ages 7 to 14 a chance to step back…
Fort Smith
by - August 1, 2013 9:20 am
Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
One back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take advantage of a statewide tax-free holiday….
by - August 1, 2013 7:45 am
UA wins award for handling of Petrino crisis
The University of Arkansas has earned top honors for “Best Crisis Management” in the PR Daily’s 2013 Nonprofit PR Awards. The award is for the university’s response to the events…
by - August 1, 2013 7:33 am
Federal debt ceiling showdown coming soon
Congress has been focused on student loans, farm bills and immigration on Capitol Hill lately, but that’s about to change. When Congress returns from its August recess, members will be…
by - August 1, 2013 7:03 am
Earnings up for Murphy Oil, down for Acxiom
Murphy Oil Corp., which is poised to spin off its retail and refinery operations, posted higher second quarter net income compared to one year ago. The El Dorado-based oil and…
by - July 31, 2013 9:12 pm
New arts festival to include several regions
A new arts festival managed by the Spring Creek Arts Association and designed to include children and students “from Fort Smith to Eureka Springs to Bentonville” was unveiled Wednesday (July…
by - July 31, 2013 7:27 pm
UAFS celebrates history with book launch
It was an event 15 years in the making. School faculty, donors, supporters and alumni gathered on Tuesday (July 30) at UAFS at Second Street in downtown Fort Smith to…
by - July 31, 2013 4:53 pm
Drums Alive! Fun for Everyone FUN-Raiser!!!
August 10, 2013 10:00 am – 12:00 PM Join us for 2 hours of Drums Alive! a fitness experience unlike any other, Drums Alive is fun for all ages…
by - July 31, 2013 3:32 pm
Saving Paws: Food, Fangs and Fun
Ahimsa* Rescue Foundation (ARF), a 501(c)3 established in 2004 to place homeless companion pets in loving homes in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas, is hosting its fourth annual Saving Paws:…
by - July 31, 2013 2:09 pm
Drop In and Draw
by - July 31, 2013 1:45 pm
Paint Downtown Pink 5K
by - July 31, 2013 1:09 pm
Rep. Baird to seek Treasurer’s office; Dem chair steps down
Duncan Baird and Will Bond ensured that not all the political news on Wednesday (July 31) was about U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, entering the U.S. Senate race and Arkansas…
by - July 31, 2013 12:33 pm
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr readies for a 4th District bid
How close can a person get to confirming their intention to run for an office without actually saying yes? Pretty darn close, it turns out. Just ask Lt. Gov. Mark…
by - July 31, 2013 9:45 am
Research: Consumer spending on the rise
Consumers continue to reach into their pockets and spend more for transportation, food, alcoholic beverages and their homes. But according to a new report from Mintel they aren’t spending as…
by - July 31, 2013 8:17 am
Dining Dialogue: ‘Tourism never stays the same’
The tourism industry was relatively consistent with respect to access, options and overall consumer behavior. And then the Internet happened. “The way people plan a trip is radically different. The…
by - July 30, 2013 9:05 pm
Common ideas emerge in Future Fort Smith forums
The last of the Future Fort Smith Community Forums was held tonight (July 30) at the Fort Smith Senior Citizens Activity Center, with about 30 people expressing a desire to…
by - July 30, 2013 8:26 pm
Workers’ Comp office in Fort Smith to close
What was a possibility has now become a reality as the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission has notified its commissioners that it will close the AWCC's Fort Smith office. The letter,…
by - July 30, 2013 7:35 pm
Fort Smith jobs concern comes with CHS-HMA deal
So what happens to the planned Health Management Associates (HMA) regional service center and its 500-plus jobs now that the company is being acquired by a much larger hospital operator?…
by - July 30, 2013 5:17 pm
Fort Smith area jobless rate stays at 7.7% in June
There was a percentage gain in the number of employed during June in the Fort Smith region, but the percentage gain for the unemployed was higher. The jobless rate in…
by - July 30, 2013 4:48 pm
Curtis Coleman to stay in GOP gubernatorial primary
Contrary to the murmurs of political insiders on both sides of the aisle, Republican businessman Curtis Coleman said Tuesday (July 30) he is not leaving the governor's race. But that…