by - February 6, 2013 7:40 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives replicated their Senate counterparts and met in a “committee of the whole” to ask questions and address issues related to a $1.1 billion steel mill…
by - February 6, 2013 5:26 pm
“Government Doesn’t Create Jobs” “Arkansas is not a good jobs magnet.” The above phrases are among the top GOP mythologies parroted often by Republicans, with the first phrase even recited…
by - February 6, 2013 4:34 pm
Four students from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith were among a group of 90 from 14 higher education institutions across the state making presentations Feb. 6 at the…
by - February 6, 2013 3:54 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Feb. 6) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: William Cains, Sr., Altus, to the Arkansas Geological Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2020. Replaces…
by - February 6, 2013 3:49 pm
Summit Medical Center has added a new program to help serve the growing healthcare needs in Crawford County. Beginning in January, Summit Medical Center began a hospitalist program. Hospitalists are…
by - February 6, 2013 2:54 pm
An annexation proposal from Vice Mayor Kevin Settle at the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday (Feb. 5) may not go far due to prior agreements regarding growth…
by - February 6, 2013 2:49 pm
by - February 6, 2013 12:37 pm
Wednesday’s announcement by the United States Postal Service to end regular Saturday mail delivery beginning Aug. 5 barely raised the eyebrows of two business owners who do business in the…
by - February 5, 2013 8:30 pm
On Tuesday (Feb. 5) the House Public Health Committee put the brakes on Sen. Jason Rapert’s so called “Heartbeat Bill” when the committee tabled the bill during the meeting. Committee…
by - February 5, 2013 8:16 pm
The Tuesday night (Feb. 5) meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors saw votes in favor of urban hunting and bringing to jobs to Fort Smith, and talk about…
by - February 5, 2013 3:16 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — The pinnacle of the sporting world descended upon New Orleans this past weekend with the arrival of Super Bowl 47, smack dab in the center of a city…
by - February 5, 2013 2:33 pm
In recent years, Oklahoma’s state government has played a vital supporting role to the private sector, helping to promote a business friendly environment that has lead to a net gain…
by - February 5, 2013 2:05 pm
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chorale and Women's Chorus will present their annual ECCO Concert (Eclectic Choral Concert Opportunity) at 7:30 pm. This concert will feature original compositions by…
by - February 5, 2013 11:48 am
Join the River Valley Roller Girls at the Fort Smith Convention Center February 16 for tons of derby! MIni bouts, featuring skaters from all over the region, begin at 3:00 pm. The main…
by - February 5, 2013 11:38 am
Smart911 has only been available in Arkansas since June 2012. Even though it is relatively new, the program, an enhanced 911 service which can provide emergency dispatch centers everything from…
by - February 5, 2013 11:12 am
The University of Arkansas will offer a doctorate in nursing practice beginning this fall, according to a university statement. The new degree is part of continuing efforts by the Eleanor…
by - February 5, 2013 11:08 am
Tyson Foods’ board of directors has declared a cash dividend of 5 cents for each A share and 4 cents for the restricted B class shares. The dividend is payable…
by - February 5, 2013 10:22 am
Tyson Foods Inc. received an “A” from the Global Reporting Initiative for its latest corporate social responsibility report, company officials announced today. The new sustainability report is the fourth…
by - February 4, 2013 9:32 pm
Arkansas economic and finance leaders fielded more than two-and-a-half hours of questions from the Arkansas State Senate on the state’s recruiting of a $1.1 billion Big River Steel Mill superproject…
by - February 4, 2013 9:25 pm
Residents got a look at plans for the new Ben Geren Aquatic Center Monday night (Feb. 4) at the Sebastian County Courthouse. A group of more than 30 residents attended…
