by - June 15, 2013 5:24 pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter mutually endorsed each other and promised to work jointly to create more jobs in Arkansas if elected. Ross, a…
by - June 15, 2013 3:18 pm
It was a girls’ day out on the green as The First Tee of Fort Smith hosted its ninth annual “Pink Ladies Scramble” on Saturday (June 15). The all-girl tournament…
by - June 15, 2013 2:35 pm
As an introductory event prior to the June 29 opening of “Angels and Tomboys: Girlhood in 19th-Century American Art,” about 75 people gathered at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art…
by - June 14, 2013 9:52 am
Visa USA Inc. sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in New York federal court on Wednesday (June 13) in a bid to block the retail giant from pursuing more damages after opting…
by - June 14, 2013 6:53 am
A new $1.7 million call center expansion in Fort Smith could add 90 jobs within the next three years. Answer Fort Smith has completed the renovation of a 35,000-square-foot facility…
by - June 13, 2013 4:37 pm
Northwest Arkansas continues to be a great place to live, according to civic leader Dick Trammel, who said Thursday, “It’s almost like every day is Christmas.” That was the shared…
by - June 13, 2013 4:18 pm
Taylor Alsenay was just a teenager when he participated in the first Remember the Removal bike ride in 1984. He continues the tradition this year as he is a ride…
by - June 13, 2013 2:44 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 2:36 pm
A new poll on immigration shows strong support for federal reforms and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in Arkansas. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) on…
by - June 13, 2013 2:26 pm
With not as many service points as other regional airports, the severe weather during May was a cause in Fort Smith Regional Airport traffic declining almost 3% in May. Traffic…
by - June 13, 2013 12:40 pm
Girls Inc. of Fort Smith recently presented more than $10,000 to Sarah Edgmon, Destiny Gordon, Jessie May, Stephanie Poarch, Danielle Huggins, Kylie Ballard and Rebecca Bass. Since 1980, when the…
by - June 13, 2013 12:23 pm
One could easily think that as the fifth generation of family leadership at First National Bank of Fort Smith, Sam T. Sicard's professional fate was determined from an early age…
by - June 13, 2013 11:54 am
When members of the comprehensive plan steering committee meet on June 20, both the committee and members of the public will begin to have a clearer picture of what to…
by - June 13, 2013 10:54 am
Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive up retail sales in May. The National Retail Federation reports May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6% (seasonally adjusted)…
by - June 13, 2013 12:11 am
Foreclosure filings across the state and region bounced higher in May as lenders continue to release the backlog of properties held up from litigation that was resolved over a year…
by - June 12, 2013 9:06 pm
While there may still be a lot of unknowns associated with the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, one thing is for certain – local businesses are going to…
by - June 12, 2013 8:52 pm
The proposed ordinance that would have given Crawford County employees the option to donate vacation time to co-workers in need has officially been taken off the table. But all hope…
by - June 12, 2013 8:31 pm
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. The state of Arkansas has revised its sales tax rate sheet for the…
by - June 12, 2013 7:45 pm
Perhaps no other retailer is as laser focused on leveraging assets as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The mega big box has the scale to garner huge returns with the tiniest of…
by - June 12, 2013 12:17 pm
Arvest Bank said Wednesday (June 12) it originated more than $1 billion in mortgage loans for the 11th consecutive year and achieved this milestone in record time. The bank cited…
