Fort Smith

Women of Vision – Girls Incorporated of Fort Smith

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Mortgage banker says 2013 could be rebound year

Bank of the Ozarks mortgage banker Mike Bearden says 2013 is setting up to be a major rebound year for the housing market in Arkansas. “I told a Realtor friend…

UAFS students present use ideas for former Girls Inc. building

Seven University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students in a Community Leadership class gave some timely advice to city leaders May 6 in an end-of-the-semester presentation. The students spent…

Leadership Franklin County graduates inaugural class

A graduation ceremony was held Tuesday (May 7) for the 2013 class of Leadership Franklin County – the organization’s inaugural class. The ceremony was held at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus,…

Fort Smith Board OKs trash rate reduction

Trash collection will cost less in the city of Fort Smith thanks to a vote by the Board of Directors at Tuesday night's meeting (May 7). During Tuesday's meeting, the…

UA grad student to release ‘Jim Lindsey Story’

As if there won’t be enough hype for the beginning of the 2013 Razorback Football season, now comes Clint Fullen with plans to premiere the 34-minute “The Jim Lindsey Story”…

Churches not rushing to allow weapons

While carrying a concealed firearm is losing some of its stigma in the state of Arkansas, there is still one place where packing a concealed firearm may get you thrown…

Roller Derby Doubleheader!

Support your local roller derby league, The River Valley Roller Girls, as they take Central Arkansas Roller Derby. Doors open at 5:00. The action starts at 6:00. Events held at…

Retailers favor Marketplace Fairness Act

The National Retail Federation – the world’s largest retail trade group – today (May 6) spoke out in favor of the Marketplace Awareness Act that requires online retailers to charge…

Tax renewal opposition not found at Tea Party event

The county judge and city administrator walk into a Tea Party meeting to promote the renewal of a one cent sales tax. After making their presentation, not a single person…

Pipeline closing could hurt central Arkansas economy

A proposed plan by Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners to cease providing jet fuel by pipeline to Little Rock and Jonesboro has business and political leaders looking for supply alternatives and…

Groups oppose hog farm near the Buffalo River

Several conservation and citizen action groups announced Monday they will file a lawsuit in an effort to halt construction of a hog farm in the Buffalo National River watershed. The…

A ratified labor deal could boost ABF stock price

A recently announced labor contract between ABF Freight System and the Teamsters could improve the trucking company’s bottom line as early as the third quarter if it is ratified by…

Downtown pedestrian bridge part of CBID plan

More changes are planned for downtown Fort Smith, this time near the riverfront, past the Park at West End. The first major project on the drawing board of the Central…

Arkansas’ Charlie Daniels to retire from politics

Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) will not seek re-election in 2014 after nearly three decades of holding elective office. Daniels, a former Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands and Secretary…

Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reclaimed the top spot among the Fortune 500 company list this year with $469 billion in annual revenue. The retail giant elbowed Exxon Mobil aside who took…

USA Truck posts $2.5 million first-quarter loss

Even with a new CEO, business remains tough for Van Buren-based USA Truck, which on Monday reported a $2.5 million loss for the first quarter of 2013. However, the loss…

Tyson reports sour quarter, executives remain upbeat

Optimism was harder to sell by Tyson Foods’ management team on Monday (May 6) as the meat giant posted sour quarterly results amid challenges in China and softer food service…

Tyler Wilson autographed Razorback Football – Raffle

Focus on Greenwood, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization has a Razorback Football autographed by Tyler Wilson. The drawing will be held at our 15th Annual Golf Tournament on May 18, 2013…