by - October 8, 2012 6:48 am
Tusk to Tail: Now we have Hope
What a difference a week makes. Following a rain-drenched throttling at Texas A&M last week, the Razorbacks prevailed on the plains of Auburn on what may have been one of…
Fort Smith
by - October 7, 2012 5:54 pm
Community health
Many people in our community ask me a common question: “How is business?” Usually I give a very simple response: “OK.” However, I’ve begun to realize the reason I am…
by - October 7, 2012 5:44 pm
Obama playing a different game
Every media personality I’ve heard talking about the Oct. 5 presidential debate – from MSNBC to Fox News, from the traditional networks to PBS, and even including statewide bloggers –…
by - October 7, 2012 5:14 pm
U.S. gasoline rises to $3.8375 a gallon in Lundberg survey
The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. filling stations rose 0.37 cent in the past two weeks to $3.8375 a gallon, according to Lundberg Survey Inc. The survey covers…
by - October 7, 2012 3:37 pm
7th Annual GermanDinner
Authentic German food prepared by the women of the LWML of First Lutheran Church with all proceeds to benefit Bethania Kids in South India. The menu is rouladen,fried potatoes,red cabbage, green…
by - October 7, 2012 10:52 am
Union troops attacked Van Buren on Saturday
Van Buren residents probably thought the loud noise they heard Saturday morning (Oct. 6) was thunder, but it was cannon fire ringing out as it did in 1862 when Union…
by - October 6, 2012 4:20 pm
Paris’ Frontier Day no match for the weather
It was a very wet and cold day in Paris but people still got out to enjoy Frontier Day on Saturday (Oct. 6). Taking cover where they could and bundling…
by - October 6, 2012 11:05 am
Jane Goodall delivers a message of hope
Few academics, let alone anthropologists, are as well-known today as Jane Goodall. Perhaps only Margaret Mead surpasses her in the public conceptions of what anthropologists do. Introduced to America via…
by - October 5, 2012 11:43 pm
Schaffer hailed at Chicken, Peelin’ & Politickin’ event
Archie Schaffer, born in Fort Smith and raised in Charleston, ended on Friday (Oct. 5) his last day as a full-time employee of Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. The end of…
by - October 5, 2012 9:11 pm
Fort Smith exec honored at NWA Power of the Purse
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas held its inaugural NWA Power of the Purse Luncheon Friday in Rogers, with a CEO from Fort Smith receiving the first annual top award from…
by - October 5, 2012 3:11 pm
$1 billion project headed to Arkansas?
Grant Tennille teased during a Friday panel discussion in Rogers that the state is looking to soon close on what could be the largest private-sector economic development announcement in the…
by - October 5, 2012 2:24 pm
U.S. jobless rates fall with shrinking labor force
The unemployment rate in the U.S. unexpectedly fell to 7.8% in September, the lowest since President Barack Obama took office in January 2009, as employers took on more part-time workers….
by - October 5, 2012 1:01 pm
Fort Smith Chamber asked to promote motorcycle tourism
Grady Spann, superintendent of the Ozark Folk Center and an 18-year veteran in the Arkansas State Parks System, encouraged Fort Smith to get its motor running for motorcycle tourism on…
by - October 5, 2012 12:57 pm
Wii Games
Stop by for some after school Wii fun for all pre-teens and teens! Snacks will be provided. This is a free program for ages 6 – 18. For more information,…
by - October 5, 2012 12:46 pm
Pre-k Story Time
Join us for stories, games, music and snacks for all toddlers! This is a free program for preschool age and under. Snacks will be provided. For more information, please call…
by - October 5, 2012 12:18 pm
NWACC selects 6 semifinalists for top job
BENTONVILLE – The presidential search committee for NorthWest Arkansas Community College has chosen six semifinalists for the position of NWACC President. The semifinalists and their current or most recent titles…
by - October 4, 2012 11:58 pm
Tusk to Tail: Following the Hogs so you don’t have to
“You’re really going? Wow!” This was the reaction Tusk to Tail’s Godfather of Tailgating received around the turn of the century when his streak of consecutive games had begun to…
by - October 4, 2012 11:39 pm
More consumers seek new-car smell
The average age of cars and trucks on the road today is 11 years old. Historically it's been about 8 years, but consumers have held on to their vehicles longer…
by - October 4, 2012 9:05 pm
Showcase Home event launches home parade
The Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders (GFSAHB) kicked off its Fall Parade of Homes Thursday night (Oct. 4) with the preview reception of the 2012 Showcase Home at…
by - October 4, 2012 8:53 pm
Bank of the Ozarks buys Alabama bank
Bank of the Ozarks will acquire Genala Banc of Alabama for $27.3 million, the two banks announced on Thursday (Oct. 4). According to the terms of the agreement, Bank of…