Fort Smith

Appellate court upholds ruling for Tyson Foods

The federal courts again ruled in favor of Tyson Foods Inc. who was being sued by its employees in Lexington, Neb., for the time they spend putting on and taking…

Citizens, OG&E debate tree canopy issue

If a tree falls in the middle of Fort Smith, someone will be around to hear it. That’s what Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) is figuring out. The company’s…

Banned Book Week

Check out the display of BANNED BOOKS! You’ll be surprised to find some of your favorite books on the list! This is a free educational event for everyone. For more…

Artist Kevin Arnold: Up against the wall

RUDY — The New American Paintings juried exhibition in print threw a monkey wrench in Kevin Arnold’s yearly tradition. Each fall, the Van Buren-born artist would send in a submission of…

SEC Football Week 2: Two newcomers set for SEC debut

Now that we’ve gone a week with a slate full of Southeastern Conference football action, there are some things that we can say for certain. One of them is that…

Summit Medical announces new doctor, urgent care facility

Dr. Fernando Arzola has joined Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, and the hospital has also announced the opening of CarePlus Van Buren Urgent Care. Arzola is a non-invasive cardiologist…

Deal pending on sale of Whirlpool plant

There is some uncertainty about a deal being final, but Whirlpool Corp. officials say they have sold the more than 2 million square-foot plant in Fort Smith, but the new…

Wal-Mart: Thinking smaller in hope of bigger results

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has made no secret of the its plans to open about 100 smaller format stores this year. Smaller format venues range from Neighborhood Markets to the new…

Wal-Mart taps social media to increase brand recognition

BENTONVILLE – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to engage social media platforms to drive home the company brand among a tech savvy generation who may or may not regularly shop their…

Arkansas Legislator guilty of election fraud

State Rep. Hudson Hallum (D-Marion) today resigned his House seat and withdrew as a candidate in the 2012 election after entering a guilty plea on a federal charge related to…

Fort Smith banking sector shows mixed results

Banks across the Natural State are returning to profitability, but several in the Fort Smith market have recently begun to lag behind, according to financial filings with the Federal Deposit…

Girls Night Out “Party with a Purpose” to benefit The Reynolds Cancer Support House

The First Tee of Fort Smith has partnered with The Reynolds Cancer Support House to host an Adults Only; Girls Night Out “Party with a Purpose” in conjunction with the…

Area Youth Make Golf Course Improvements as part of “Live Green” Program

The First Tee of Fort Smith will participate in a new environmental education course and improvement program called “Live Green!,” developed in partnership with The Toro Company and Audubon International….

Tusk to Tail: Are you ready to Rock?

The first tailgate for 2012 is in the books, and it will be remembered as a big success. All of the regulars made it, and our new spot brought lots…

Faulkners give $6 million to UA performance hall

FAYETTEVILLE — Louie Armstrong played there. So did Chuck Berry, Ray Charles and Peter Paul and Mary. Music was pumping at this old field house long ago — and it will again….

Arkansas Career Education Expo and Job Fair

The Arkansas Department of Career Education is hosting an Expo and Career Fair on September 25 from 9:00-3:30pm at the Phoenix Expo and Trade Center in Fort Smith. Representatives from…

Agribusiness Weekly: Meat production up despite high grain costs

Beef U.S. beef packer margins last week averaged $22.60 per head, shrinking to a negative $3.80 by Wednesday (Sept. 5), according to Hedgers Edge. Beef production, at 2.20 billion pounds,…

Democrats party in Charlotte’s Republican-backed projects

Democrats are holding their political convention in the urban landscape of Charlotte, North Carolina, which is studded with more than $800 million worth of public projects that wouldn’t exist without…

‘Wheel A’ Mena’ cycling event planned for September

Mena is the site of a new cycling event: The Wheel A’ Mena. The event is a tour of the Ouachita Mountains via the Talimena Scenic Drive. The tour is…

Finley joins Summit Medical Center

Jeannie Finley, an advanced practice nurse, has joined Internal Medicine & Associates with Summit Medical Center in Van Buren. Finley is a primary healthcare provider and a licensed APN. She…