by - December 17, 2012 12:29 pm
Manufacturing in the New York region shrank for a fifth straight month in December, while an increase in optimism about the next six months signals factories are poised to rebound…
by - December 17, 2012 11:23 am
Upon first impressions, Senate President Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, will strike you as the strong and silent type. He may be strong, but he’s not silent. Part of his strength comes…
by - December 16, 2012 9:10 pm
President Barack Obama said that the nation was “left with some hard questions” in the aftermath of a Connecticut elementary school massacre and must take action in the memory of…
by - December 16, 2012 8:10 pm
The reaction by politicians and pundits to this horrible-beyond-description tragedy in Connecticut exhausted my reserve tank of benefit-of-the-doubt. Severed fully was any last string of belief in the credibility and…
by - December 15, 2012 10:51 am
Around 200 people gathered Friday night (Dec. 14) for the 2012 Christmas Celebration sponsored by the Fort Smith area Manufacturing Executives Association. The event, held in the spacious dining facility…
by - December 14, 2012 1:15 pm
A mountain of toys was collected on Thursday (Dec. 13) as guests filled the Movie Lounge in Fort Smith for the first ever Jingle Bell Ball. Benefitting the River Valley…
by - December 14, 2012 12:23 pm
More than 100 home builders, Realtors, bankers and other professionals gathered Thursday night (Dec. 13) for the 2012 Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders Holiday Banquet and officer installation…
by - December 13, 2012 10:26 pm
HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Hours remain until the lower booth rate expires! Booth prices increase January 5th. We have lots of new vendors registering each day, so we will fill up the…
by - December 13, 2012 10:25 pm
HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Only 1 week left until the lower booth rate expires until next year! Booth prices increase January 5th. We have lots of new vendors registering each day, so…
by - December 13, 2012 10:23 pm
HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Only 2 weeks left until the lower booth rate expires until next year! Booth prices increase January 5th. We have lots of new vendors registering each day, so…
by - December 13, 2012 10:23 pm
Chick-fil-A was “falsely accused of hating the LGBT movement,” according to Larry Cox, senior director of International and Operational Services for Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Foundation. The remark, directed on Thursday (Dec….
by - December 13, 2012 10:22 pm
HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Only 3 weeks left until the lower booth rate expires until next year! Booth prices increase January 5th. We have lots of new vendors registering each day,…
by - December 13, 2012 4:12 pm
Arvest Bank continues to grow its market share and reach as the Fayetteville-based institution struck a deal with Bank of America to acquire 29 locations and most of the deposit…
by - December 13, 2012 4:11 pm
The Central Business Improvement District (CBID) okayed color and design schemes for restoration of the Sparks Theater exterior in downtown Fort Smith on 10th Street and Garrison Avenue Thursday (Dec….
by - December 13, 2012 3:00 pm
Retail sales rebounded in November and applications for jobless benefits fell more than forecast last week, pointing to strength in U.S. consumer demand as the holiday-shopping season gets under way….
by - December 13, 2012 11:43 am
Finalists from Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas have qualified as finalists for the 2013 Henry Awards. The 2013 Henry Awards winners will be revealed at the 39th Annual Arkansas Governor’s…
by - December 13, 2012 11:33 am
Greg Phillips, a 15-year veteran of the Main Street Arkansas downtown development program, has been named the new director of Main Street Arkansas, according to Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Director…
by - December 13, 2012 11:11 am
Officials with Rheem have confirmed a layoff of 100 jobs at the company's Fort Smith operation by Jan. 11. Rheem employees were told Thursday morning of the layoff plans. Rumors…
by - December 13, 2012 6:40 am
Jim Chaney, who boasts experience in the NFL, SEC and Big Ten, has been named Arkansas’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the University of Arkansas Athletic Department announced late Wednesday…
by - December 13, 2012 12:05 am
The Arkansas foreclosure market remains unpredictable at best with a reported 455% annual increase in foreclosure starts initiated by lenders during November, according to RealtyTrac. Foreclosure starts include defaults up…
