Fort Smith

The politics of nonsense

Enough already with folks like our United States Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas saying Obamacare is not so bad because the Republican-controlled legislature in Arkansas voted for a plan to…

Whirlpool on Wall Street

If one were to look around, one might revel at the active and ever-changing events emblazoned in our world. Crisis and calamities stun us, while occasional good fortune favors us….

Pryor says he is an ‘endangered species’

U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., says he knows he is the biggest target in Arkansas’ 2014 election cycle. “I’m on every endangered species list in Washington,” the state’s senior senator…

Pryor the target

United States Senator Mark Pryor, while not a favorite of many in state and national pundits, is still talking “straight and tough.” And like it or not, every day that…

Diamond Hogs drop first game in NCAA tourney

The 15th-ranked Arkansas baseball team dropped a 4-1 decision to Bryant on Friday night in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament at Tointon Family Stadium. The Razorbacks drop to…

Federal Judge rejects Shoffner guilty plea

Former State Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) had her guilty plea rejected by a federal judge on Friday (May 31) after refusing to admit she took cash payments in exchange for…

First quarter Arkansas bank income up 30.6%

A reduction in real estate holdings and the monetary value of problem loans is the top reason why Arkansas bank income was up more than 30% during the first quarter…

Dining Dialogue: Sloan seeks relevance

Marty Sloan is critical of contemporary religion. He believes many churches have become irrelevant to the realities of modern life and that many churches are not connected to their communities….

Sunday wraps up with Bombino, Snoop Lion, Amon Tobin

Comatose brothers, Dumptruck Butterlips and reggae artist Snoop Lion will be some of the top bands to close out the fourth and final day of Wakarusa. The 10th annual Wakarusa…

The Brookfield Assisted Living Open House

5 Year Anniversary Celebration Join us for our open house. We are celebrating 5 years of service to the Greater Fort Smith Area Come by for fun, food, door prizes…

Former Sam’s Club execs talk club history

Sam’s Club operates in the shadow Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but if it were a stand-alone business, the warehouse club that posted $56.4 billion in revenue last year would be the…

Award winners named for Fort Smith Partners In Education

The Fort Smith Public School District Partners In Education program held its annual banquet on Thursday (May 30) and announced its partnership award winners. The Norma Shaffer Partnership of the…

Oklahoma to receive $10 million for tornado recovery efforts

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin announced Thursday (May 30) that Oklahoma has been awarded up to $10 million in National Emergency Grant assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor to help…

Summer Fun

1. Starting Wednesday, June, 5 till July 24 Cre8ive Arts Network, Inc. will offer craft classes for those age 9 to 14. Split classes 9-11 from 11:00 Am to 12:30…

Access to school storm shelters varies by region

Following the deadly EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on May 20, a public discussion has begun regarding the construction of storm shelters at public schools. Schools in Oklahoma and…

Arkansas’ large market home sales up 11.06%

Home sales in Arkansas continue to paint a picture of an improving economy in three of the state’s four largest metro areas, with the Fort Smith region seeing a decline…

Saturday brings Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Widespread Panic

Saturday at Mulberry Mountain delivers musical diversity that ranges between the Holy Ghost and Widespread Panic. The 10th annual Wakarusa Music Festival boasts about 130 confirmed acts appearing on five…