by - September 26, 2012 6:03 pm
Adam & Eats: Frank’s Italian Restaurant and Grill
I don’t know about you, but, frankly, I am sick of Asian food and barbecue. It seems like we’ve been eating nothing but those two cuisines for months now. Granted,…
Fort Smith
by - September 26, 2012 4:21 pm
Sales of new U.S. homes stay close to two-year high
Purchases of new U.S. homes in August held close to a two-year high, further evidence of recovery in the housing market that will help sustain the economic expansion. Sales fell…
by - September 26, 2012 4:09 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: More piggies going to market
Beef U.S. beef packer margins last week averaged a loss of about $35 per head, according to Hedgers Edge. The Sept. 1 feedlot inventory was 10.637 million head, down less…
by - September 26, 2012 2:39 pm
Tales of the Crypt – Van Buren
Tales of the Crypt Fairview Cemetery October 20-21 The 7th annual edition of "Tales of the Crypt" at beautiful & historic Fairview Cemetery is scheduled; "Twilight edition" is 6:30…
by - September 26, 2012 2:37 pm
J.R.’s Country Variety Show
J.R.’s Country Variety Show October 20 7 p.m. King Opera House J.R.’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information call 479-474-2426.
by - September 26, 2012 2:34 pm
Crawford County Volunteers for Literacy Adult Spelling Bee
Crawford County Volunteers For Literacy Adult Spelling Bee October 9 Van Buren Library 6 p.m. Crawford County Volunteers For Literacy Adult Spelling Bee at 6 p.m. 479-474-4594 for more information.
by - September 26, 2012 2:33 pm
Center For Art & Education Opening Reception “Painting Arkansas”
Center For Art & Education – Van Buren Opening reception for John D Woolridge “Painting Arkansas” October 7 1 – 4p.m. Center For Art & Education Opening reception for John…
by - September 26, 2012 1:31 pm
New mobile studio ‘win for the state’
FAYETTEVILLE — When ((RADAR)) One rolls into town, it’s hard to miss the 45-foot long recreational vehicle with its sleek black look. What’s inside is even more impressive and it…
by - September 26, 2012 12:54 pm
Andy Williams, ‘Moon River’ crooner, TV host, dies at 84
Andy Williams, the “Moon River” crooner who helped define American popular music in the 1960s and 1970s through his Christmas albums, nightclub performances and television variety show, has died. He…
by - September 26, 2012 10:21 am
Arkansas voters like Beebe, generic GOP candidates
This year’s state legislative races are shaping up to be an epic battle between a growing Republican favoritism in the Arkansas electorate and the popularity of Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe….
by - September 26, 2012 9:36 am
Weather satellite issue not a problem for Arkansas – yet
There are replacement refs, talk about replacing a coach (think John L. Smith), and now in the mix is a replacement weather satellite. Accuweather.com was one of the first to…
by - September 26, 2012 7:36 am
Fort Smith job fair draws record crowd
The “best kept secret in government,” according to Robert Trevino, commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, a division of the Arkansas Department of Career Education (ACE), is not a secret anymore…
by - September 26, 2012 7:08 am
Income levels rise across the state
In the past two years the median family income rose across the Natural State, but the percentage increase was mixed with Northwest Arkansas and Hot Springs metro areas leading the…
by - September 26, 2012 6:50 am
Convention Center officials using ‘Event Impact’ tool
The Fort Smith Convention Center (FSCC) has added a new piece of technology to determine event profitability before ever signing on the dotted line. Through the DMAI Event Impact Calculator,…
by - September 25, 2012 9:00 pm
Lend-A-Hand project could end up in court (Updated)
Fort Smith city government could soon be heading to court. The Board of Directors heard recommendations from Matt Jennings, director of community development for the city of Fort Smith, on…
by - September 25, 2012 6:15 pm
Great Passion Play officials seek more passion
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs could soon close, ending a unique outdoor theatre production of Jesus’ last days. The production has been seen by some 7.5 million since…
by - September 25, 2012 2:37 pm
Freight reports suggest slower economic growth
Two measures considered bellwethers for the U.S. economy are not optimistic about improving conditions for the remainder of 2012. The lack of optimism results from a combination of politics, manufacturing…
by - September 25, 2012 2:30 pm
Sunday Night Live
Sunday Night Live, every Sunday night at Lost Beach, brought to you by Fort Smith's Only Improv Comedy Troupe, Naturally Improv-able!
by - September 25, 2012 2:02 pm
Pig slaughter shrinks supply to 1975 low in drought
U.S. hog farmers are slaughtering animals at the fastest pace since 2009 as a surge in feed costs spurs the biggest losses in 14 years, signaling smaller herds next year…
by - September 25, 2012 1:54 pm
Program allows local crafters access to Razorback name
When Sarah Smith of Bella Vista made a special gift for her husband out of pictures representing various University of Arkansas sports, her friend saw it and wanted to have…