by - November 1, 2012 7:07 am
A weak economy and high labor and healthcare costs were some of the factors cited by Arkansas Best Corp. officials in reporting third quarter net income of $6.5 million, down…
by - October 31, 2012 6:12 pm
In about two weeks, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will present his balanced budget to the Arkansas General Assembly, but balancing a potential $400 million Medicaid shortfall will be a tough…
by - October 31, 2012 6:05 pm
Arkansas residents who venture into Oklahoma on Thursday (Nov. 1) should not be alarmed if they notice someone walking down the sidewalk with a pistol holstered to their side. Oklahoma’s…
by - October 31, 2012 5:26 pm
I should have known the Hogs were doomed against Ole Miss when my 10 year old tossed her cookies in my two-week-old SUV about halfway down the mountain Friday night…
by - October 31, 2012 5:06 pm
Arkansas State Parks are gearing up for winter, but for employees, it's business as usual. Winter turnout generally trails behind spring break through the end of November, officials said, but…
by - October 31, 2012 3:59 pm
Beef Beef packers were losing an average $55 per head processed this week, up from a $25 per head deficit last week, according to Hedgers Edge. One of the biggest…
by - October 31, 2012 3:42 pm
Music fans thirsting for warm vibes and a driving beat will be served a refreshing treat by Mas Agua as they perform their CD release gig at Webby D’s in…
by - October 31, 2012 1:57 pm
Fort Smith Museum of History Veteran’s Day Reception Friday, November 9, 2012 11:00 a. m. Join the Fort Smith Museum of History to honor veterans with a reception in the…
by - October 31, 2012 12:48 pm
Issue No. 2, a legislatively-referred proposed constitutional amendment, doesn’t have a cheerleading group or a set of detractors and that has left voters undecided and unsure of its fate. State…
by - October 31, 2012 12:39 pm
By 2025 anyone born between 1980 and 2000 (Millennial generation) will make up 75% of the U.S. workforce and yes, Vendorville. Millennials will be the most educated generation in history…
by - October 31, 2012 12:39 pm
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian Counties will host a Holiday Buffet Dinner in the Fort Smith Convention Center Rotunda Saturday, December 1, from 5-7 pm –…
by - October 31, 2012 12:20 pm
Employment costs rose at a slower pace in the third quarter compared with the prior three months, indicating workers have limited scope to bargain for higher wages as the U.S….
by - October 31, 2012 12:10 pm
Election officials across the U.S. Northeast say they are determined to limit disruption to Nov. 6 voting in the region’s hardest-hit areas after super-storm Sandy knocked out power to 8…
by - October 31, 2012 12:01 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Once upon a time, a musical came to the Walton Arts Center. More specifically, that time is this week, and the show is Shrek: The Musical. In its…
by - October 31, 2012 11:17 am
Patti Pinter had a feeling the Dow Jones Industrial Average would tick a little higher during the third quarter. The value of her hunch ticked her cash position higher by…
by - October 31, 2012 10:41 am
The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, Inc presents the 2013 Polar Bear Walk. The event will take place Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 10a.m. at Creekmore Park and will bring…
by - October 30, 2012 10:03 pm
FAYETTEVILLE – Some of the most ambitious young minds in technology and business have made their way to Fayetteville to take part in a 14-week accelerator program known as the…
by - October 30, 2012 7:36 pm
Fort Smith Directors reviewed findings from the National Citizens Survey (NCS) Tuesday (Oct. 30) that the city falls short in public perception for three key areas: police services, city appearance…
by - October 30, 2012 6:48 pm
The Chaffin Junior High School BEST Robotics team on Tuesday (Oct. 30) demonstrated their “space elevator” to about 75 students from Barling, Bonneville, Euper Lane and Woods Elementary Schools. The…
by - October 30, 2012 2:51 pm
With the number of unemployed falling below 10,000 and the number of unemployed back above 120,000, the Fort Smith regional jobless rate was 7.6% in September, down from a 7.9%…
