Fort Smith

Bradford-Barnes: Sen. Pryor ‘hurt my feelings’

It was a day that shook Arkansas politics to its core. Aug. 13, 2008. That day, a gunman walked into the Democratic Party of Arkansas headquarters in downtown Little Rock…

Williams’ nab Sebastian County Farm Family title

Managing hundreds of acres and more than 140 Charolais cattle is truly a family affair for Tammie and Len Williams, and is also just part of what they do and…

‘Private option’ opponents get OK for ballot push

Voters may get a chance to decide whether or not to keep the “private option” plan approved by state lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Beebe (D). Tea Party…

Fort Smith Chamber announces leadership transition

The Board of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (June 11) announced a leadership transition plan that will see Paul Harvel, CEO of the Fort Smith Regional…

Trash questions return to Fort Smith Board

Trash once again took center stage at the Fort Smith Board of Directors noon study session as directors and the Department of Sanitation sparred over regulations relating to commercial sanitation…

$4 million Tankersley expansion to add jobs

Ground was broken today (June 11) that will add between 20 and 40 jobs to the Van Buren economy. Officials with Tankersley Food Service, along with Van Buren Mayor Bob…

Experts scrutinize the value of college degrees

The cost of a college degree has never been higher in times of near-flat inflation like those seen in the past few years. Conversely, incomes have also been stagnant and…

Burkhalter, Curry to seek Democratic nod for Lt. Gov.

In the span of five hours, two Democrats stepped forth to challenge for their party's nomination for Arkansas Lt. Governor in 2014. Little Rock businessman and Arkansas Highway Commissioner John…

UAFS grad is first ‘Hammerschmidt fellow’

Jordan Hale, a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, is the first fellow in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Fellowship program offered by the office of U.S. Rep….

YAG ready to go ‘Big’ in Alma

While many members of the Fort Smith Young Actor's Guild are small, they will be a part of something big when "Big: The Musical" makes its way to the stage…

U.S. Senate approves $955 billion farm bill

The U.S. Senate on Monday approved a five-year farm bill by a 66-27 vote, with U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and John Boozman, R-Ark., voting for the legislation that would…

Consumers expected to spend $13 billion on Dad

Father’s Day is June 16 and retailers expect consumers to dole out $119.84 per person for dear ole dad. Spending is expected to total roughly $13.3 billion, up slightly from…

Blondin praised for ‘mission-driven’ work at ATU-Ozark

Members of the Arkansas Tech University community gathered Thursday (June 6) to honor Dr. Jo Alice Blondin’s impact during her tenure as chancellor of Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. To commemorate…

Wal-Mart distribution centers key to revenue growth

Wal-Mart’s distribution centers are efficient, well-oiled operations serving the world’s largest retailer 24 hours a day. But these massive hubs also could hold the key toward improved sales growth for…

More insurance carriers may enter Arkansas exchange

Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford is satisfied that five companies have submitted letters of intent to do business in the state’s forthcoming health insurance exchange, but more may be on…

Casino-style wagers in Arkansas nearing $1.5 billion

Five months into the year, electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at Oaklawn and Southland neared the $1.5 billion mark as both tracks saw smaller percentage increases in casino-style gambling….

UAFS, Arvest partner on economic forum

The Fort Smith Regional Economic Outlook Forum on July 10 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will include a presentation from Kevin Kliesen, business economist and research officer…

236 Razorback athletes post high GPA

The University of Arkansas Athletics Department had 236 student-athletes earn a 3 grade point average or higher in the 2013 spring academic semester. The list of student-athletes includes 43 Academic…

Beebe names 47 to boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (June 10) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Charles Allen, Ph.D., Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires…

Fort Smith plant owner files for bankruptcy

No immediate change in work schedule, pay and benefits is expected for the more than 230 who work at Exide Technologies in Fort Smith as a result of the company…