Fort Smith

Arkansas stereotypes, murder case explored in new book

The year is 1929 in Stone County, Ark. A gruesome murder case that began in the spring drags on. Local and national media are drawn to the mystery that is…

Roller Derby-Susan G Komen fundraiser- Paint the Rink Pink

They've got it all. Enjoy live music, children's activities, food, awesome raffles and lots of vendors with lots of specials. Junior Roller derby girls from Tulsa and Fayetteville will play…

UAFS Biology Club & Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society Fundraiser @ Goody’s Frozen Yogurt

Experiment with a new yogurt concoction! Mention University of Arkansas Fort Smith Biology Club or Biological Honor Society at the register and Goody's Frozen Yogurt will donate 10% of the…

Mortgage performance improves

The overall quality of first-lien mortgages serviced by large national and federal savings banks improved from the same period a year ago but showed seasonal decline from the prior quarter,…

Restaurants report stronger August sales

Restaurants across the country reported better same-store sales and strong customer traffic in August, which pushed the National Restaurant Association Performance Index slightly higher than in July. The association says…

U.S. consumer spending stalls as fuel prices jump

Consumer spending stalled in August after the surge in gasoline prices squeezed Americans’ paychecks, showing the biggest part of the economy is struggling to contribute to the economic recovery. Purchases…

Most Arkansas-based stock prices up in 2012

Share prices improved during the first nine months of 2012 for nine of the 15 publicly-held companies based in Arkansas, with the two retailers who serve different ends of the…

First National Bank partners with UAFS ‘Ambassador’ program

Fort Smith-based First National Bank of Fort Smith is continuing its unique partnership with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith with the and Collegiate Ambassador Board. The 10 members…

Tusk to Tail: The College Station trip

I can only think of a couple of things that should start at 11 a.m. on a Saturday and they both involve eating and don’t involve the kick off of…

Grocers big and small tackle business challenges

People have to eat and that should be constant demand for grocery stores – large and small. But the challenges have never been greater according to grocery experts. Grocery stores…

Grape, wine study estimates $173 million economic impact

A study commissioned by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus shows the Arkansas grape and wine industry “greatly” contributes to the economic strength of the state, generating millions of dollars in jobs,…

Plunge in goods orders may restrain U.S. expansion

Demand for U.S. durable goods other than transportation equipment unexpectedly dropped in August for a third consecutive month, signaling that slowdowns in business investment and exports will restrain the economic…

SEC Football Week 5: Hogs’ losing skid must end now

I was told in the offseason by someone with a reputable relationship to the Arkansas football program that all it would take is a loss for the Razorbacks to fall…

System pressures and opportunities

American higher education is at a crossroads. Federal and state funding cuts, rising student loan debt, an increased demand for graduates and competition from for-profit online institutions are challenging the…

Arkansas sees three-month decline in home sales

August home sales in Arkansas’ largest metro areas were down more than 8%, and marked three consecutive months of declining home sales in key urban areas of the state. Northwest…

Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting

Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday, October 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue. The program will be presented by Emily Lovett,…

Wal-Mart dubbed an ‘Inspiring Company’

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ranked No. 2 behind Apple among a list of "25 Most Inspiring Companies" — selected from a consumer survey overseen by Atlanta-based Performance Inspired Inc. and published…

K-MAC acquires Missouri-based Taco Bell franchise

Fort Smith-based K-MAC Holdings Corp. has acquired No Limits LLC, a Missouri-based Taco Bell franchisee that owns and operates 25 Taco Bell restaurants. K-MAC is one of the largest Taco…

Make Your Own Graphic Novel at Crystal Bridges

Crystal Bridges Museum of Ameican Art Saturday, October 6, 1 to 5 pm Adult Workshop (ages 18 & up) | Make Your Own Graphic Novel Instructor: Sean Fitzgibbon Adults can…