by - July 1, 2013 11:31 am
KFSM to be sold to Tribune Co.
The Tribune Company announced today that it had entered into an agreement to acquire 19 television stations from Local TV Holdings LLC, including KFSM-TV 5 in Fort Smith and KXNW-TV…
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by - July 1, 2013 11:09 am
Leslie Rutledge joins GOP race for AG
On Monday (July 1) Leslie Rutledge announced she will seek the Republican nomination for Arkansas Attorney General. Republican David Sterling has also declared he will run for the Attorney General…
by - July 1, 2013 10:17 am
Wal-Mart launches ‘Get on the shelf’ 2.0
Getting products on the shelf at the world’s largest retailer is no easy feat. But Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will give one lucky winner that opportunity through another “Get on the…
by - July 1, 2013 8:00 am
New labor contract likely to boost ABF share price
Shares of Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. rose almost 15% Friday (June 28), with one transportation industry analyst predicting the share price will continue to rise now that the company…
by - June 30, 2013 2:57 pm
HMA responds to hostile request for board change
The Board of Directors of Health Management Associates (HMA) has said that a Board replacement attempt by Glenview Capital would “derail” a strategic review plan being conducted. On June 25,…
by - June 30, 2013 2:08 pm
Cotton ‘heading’ toward race with Sen. Pryor
State Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, and Arkansas Times senior editor Max Brantley discussed recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, the Defense of Marriage Act, the Texas legislature’s debate on the 20-week…
by - June 30, 2013 11:11 am
‘Do all you can’
Never let it be said that Mike Beebe was a “lame duck” governor in his final term as the state’s chief. Just not true. This past week, standing in front…
by - June 30, 2013 10:25 am
Beebe’s budget notes
The beginning of July brings with it a new fiscal year in Arkansas and a new budget to accompany it. This year, we'll see added funding for key state services,…
by - June 28, 2013 10:45 pm
Kansas Governor talks taxes at Arkansas GOP dinner
State Republicans had a spring in their step as they met for the annual Reagan-Rockefeller dinner in Little Rock on Friday night (June 28). The event, headlined by Kansas Gov….
by - June 28, 2013 2:29 pm
City of Van Buren Fireworks Display
City of Van Buren Fireworks Display July 4 Field of Dreams The City of Van Buren will host a Fireworks show on July 4 at the Field of Dreams. Music…
by - June 28, 2013 2:27 pm
The Representative Quartet
“The Representative Quartet” July 27 King Opera House 7 p.m. “The Representative Quartet” in concert featuring southern gospel and bluegrass. The Representatives Quartet is a Traditional Southern Gospel Quartet based…
by - June 28, 2013 2:26 pm
J.R.’s Country Music Variety Show
JR’s Country Gospel Variety Show July 20 King Opera House 7 p.m Fun filled uplifting gospel music variety show that will warm your heart. Tickets $5 at the door. For…
by - June 28, 2013 2:26 pm
Lost in the 50’s
Lost in the 50’s King Opera House July 13 5:30 p.m. "Lost in the Fifties is a patriotic-style event that will raise funds for the Volunteers for Injured Veterans Association’s…
by - June 28, 2013 2:25 pm
The oohs & aahs of Narrative Art
The Oohs and Aahs of Narrative Art Center For Art & Education July 12 5 – 7 p.m. opening reception The Oohs & aahs of narrative art opening reception. The…
by - June 28, 2013 2:00 pm
Gospel Music Fest
Gospel Music Fest July 6 King Opera House 5 p.m. First Annual Southern Gospel Festival. Enjoy an evening of uplifting gospel music favorite groups including Diamond State Trio, Pardoned, Weston…
by - June 28, 2013 1:55 pm
City of Van Buren Firework’s Display
City of Van Buren Fireworks Display
July 4
Field of Dreams
The City of Van Buren will host a Fireworks show on July 4 at the Field of Dreams. Music provided by Sam Bradley. Free cokes and popcorn. Concession stand will be open with proceeds benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Van Buren. No alcohol, pets, fireworks or firearms allowed. Gates open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at dark.
by - June 28, 2013 11:00 am
AECC power plant at Ozark celebrates 50th year
The Thomas B. Fitzhugh Generating Station near Ozark, Ark., Electric Cooperative Corporation’s (AECC) first power plant, will mark its 50th anniversary on June 30. The plant began commercial operation…
by - June 28, 2013 10:35 am
Atkinson new chief of Arkansas Science and Technology Authority
Gov. Mike Beebe announced Friday (June 28) that Tim Atkinson of North Little Rock will be the new president of the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA). The ASTA Board…
by - June 28, 2013 10:31 am
Humility and wisdom focus of Girls Inc. event
The Girls Inc. of Fort Smith “Women of Vision” 2013 luncheon was held on Thursday (June 26) with about 300 program supporters attending to hear guest speaker Crosby Cromwell talk…
by - June 28, 2013 9:55 am
Nordex to close Jonesboro wind turbine plant
Nordex USA said it is shuttering its Jonesboro production facility that once promised to employ 750 workers. The plant, which manufactured “nacelles” for large wind turbines said it will complete…