by - September 14, 2012 11:10 am
John Brown University’s fall 2012 enrollment is the highest in the school’s history, according to the university’s “11th Day” report. In total, 2,176 students were recorded on the census mandated…
by - September 13, 2012 8:29 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will take pre-orders for the new Apple Inc. iPhone for the first time and offer discounts on the device. The iPhone 5, announced…
by - September 13, 2012 6:46 pm
At the onset of the Second World War, the British government distributed red and white posters intended to raise morale in light of potential foreign invasion. The message was simple,…
by - September 13, 2012 6:29 pm
Ted Thomas said during taping for The City Wire Show that he is confident Republicans will capture a majority of seats in the Arkansas House and the Arkansas Senate. Interviews…
by - September 13, 2012 4:59 pm
A better economy and higher safety standards have created two major challenges for trucking companies across the country trying to fill empty seats with safe drivers. “Despite some estimates, I…
by - September 13, 2012 4:40 pm
Through a partnership with eSCO, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will sponsor an electronic recycling event Tuesday, Sept. 25. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside…
by - September 13, 2012 4:09 pm
You’ve had a week to think about it, dissect it and (hopefully) forget it. Those upsets that make college football so great are always enjoyable – when it’s not your…
by - September 13, 2012 3:21 pm
The Department of Workforce Services received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, to provide employment, training and supportive services to veterans…
by - September 13, 2012 2:33 pm
by - September 13, 2012 2:33 pm
The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing is building a hoop-house. We will be conducting a workshop at The Learning Fields on 9/22/12 @ 9:00 am. Dustin Blakey, Sebastian County Extension…
by - September 13, 2012 1:05 pm
One meat company ravaged by an ABC News report earlier this year is fighting back. Beef Products Inc. filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday (Sept. 13) against ABC News seeking $1.2…
by - September 13, 2012 10:30 am
Grizzly Gear is now online and ready for business. The Northside High School spirit store recently launched its own official website and expanded into the world of online sales. Grizzly…
by - September 12, 2012 11:55 pm
It’s been nearly one year since bank litigation halted much of the foreclosure activity across the Natural State, but local real estate agents say the pace is starting to pick…
by - September 12, 2012 8:08 pm
ABF Freight System has been cited as an innovator in business technology by InformationWeek magazine, which lists the company on the 2012 InformationWeek 500. The list was released Sept. 11,…
by - September 12, 2012 8:06 pm
Beall Barclay & Company, PLC, CPAs has announced the addition of Staci Schlaf to their Fort Smith accounting office. Schlaf is a May 2012 graduate of University of Arkansas at…
by - September 12, 2012 7:53 pm
After enduring the strains of the fallout from a three-day weekend, I thought we could all use a little comfort food this week. Normally, I would find us some place…
by - September 12, 2012 6:59 pm
Beef U.S. beef packer margins last week averaged a loss of $23.25 per head, according to Hedgers Edge. With higher operating costs the beef sector is facing serious economic challenges….
by - September 12, 2012 6:43 pm
FORT SMITH — The popularity of the high-energy Blue Man Group was perhaps never as evident to locals as it was in September of 2010. A trio of the blue-faced entertainers…
by - September 12, 2012 6:03 pm
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is calling on banks to court into their fold some 17 million adults who use payday lenders or check-cashing stores like Wal-Mart instead of their…
by - September 12, 2012 5:51 pm
If you think what is happening to the Fort Smith regional economy is a bunch of baloney, you’re more right than you might think. The Fort Smith metro unemployment rate…
