by - April 25, 2013 11:18 am
The ooh &aahs of Singing Pastels
The oohs &aahs of Singing Pastels May 3 5 – 7 p.m. Center For Art & Education Main Gallery and Studio Gallery will sing with the pure pigments of…
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by - April 25, 2013 9:26 am
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Chili Feast and Concert
by - April 25, 2013 9:21 am
Runners Endure #BostonStrongFortSmith
Meet at the Bell Tower on campus at UA Fort Smith to join the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Western Arkansas Runners to walk or run 3 miles…
by - April 24, 2013 6:17 pm
P.A.M. Transport losses mount amid higher expenses
P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. extended its southbound trek in the first quarter of 2013, with a net loss of $456,267. The loss equaled 5 cents per share for the three…
by - April 24, 2013 5:29 pm
New law could allow open gun carry in Arkansas
Come July 1, remembering your debit card, a holster and a Glock 22 may be standard on a trip to the grocery store – or anywhere else, for that matter…
by - April 24, 2013 5:05 pm
ItZa’ Gold Event benefitting the Reynolds Cancer Support House
by - April 24, 2013 4:43 pm
FREE Non-Profit Shred and Copy Day
Any non-profit organizations that have "Liked" the Preferred Office Page are invited to participate in this event. Individuals may "Like" the page to allow their favorite non-profit to participate as…
by - April 24, 2013 3:35 pm
ABF wins LTL carrier of the year award
Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System has earned the 2013 National LTL Carrier of the Year Award from the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC). “This prestigious award recognizes all ABF…
by - April 24, 2013 3:13 pm
House Speaker eyes 2014 gubernatorial bid
The race to succeed Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe may get a little more crowded following news this morning (April 24) that House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, is considering a run…
by - April 24, 2013 2:52 pm
Wal-Mart tests scheduling idea in Fort Smith, Denver
Walmart employees in Fort Smith, Ark., and Denver are participating in a pilot program that could significantly change the way work schedules are managed for the more than 1.3 million…
by - April 24, 2013 2:37 pm
Aquatics center opening pushed to May 2015
For children, teens and adults seeking relief from the summer heat, they will have put up with the heat for at least two summers before Ben Geren Aquatics Center opens….
by - April 24, 2013 2:32 pm
An evening Among Friends with Sharon Randall
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Type: Library Fundraiser Name: An Evening Among Friends with Sharon Randall Where: Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Time: 7-8:30…
by - April 24, 2013 1:51 pm
Beebe names 43 to boards and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (April 24) announced appointments to boards and commissions: Greg Revels, DeQueen, to the Arkansas Higher Education Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces David Leech….
by - April 24, 2013 12:04 pm
Donor Day in the West End
On Saturday, May 4th, all are invited to come to Donor Day in the West End. Sponsored by ARORA–Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency–this will be a free event open to…
by - April 24, 2013 11:10 am
A plea to support Leadership Fort Smith
I was in one of the first classes of Leadership Fort Smith. Leadership Fort Smith is now in its 26th year. More than 650 folks have completed the program and…
by - April 23, 2013 10:59 pm
Airport Commission reviews runway rejuvenation work
The Fort Smith Airport Commission accepted bids Tuesday night (April 23) for a runway rejuvenation project that would extend the life of Runway 1-19 by another 10 years. According to…
by - April 23, 2013 5:54 pm
Vilsack stresses the need for open dialogue
The highest ranking agriculture member in the country had a candid conversation with roughly 100 guests – students and agricultural professionals – at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday (April…
by - April 23, 2013 4:17 pm
Boy Scout gay-inclusion idea draws local input
A resolution to be voted on in May by the Boy Scouts of America could allow openly homosexual youth to participate in the program and it has stirred strong emotions…
by - April 23, 2013 2:50 pm
UAFS Evening of Chamber Music
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present an evening of chamber music beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature multiple flute, percussion, brass and clarinet ensembles from…
by - April 23, 2013 2:13 pm
Beebe signs ‘private option’; group to challenge law
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) signed the health insurance expansion measure known as the “private option” into law on Tuesday (April 23), just days after multiple high-stakes votes in the Arkansas…