Fort Smith

Political mailer in error on tax vote

If there was ever any doubt outside groups would play in state legislative races this fall, you can erase it. Similar to efforts seen in the primary campaigns, Americans for…

The City Wire show features medical marijuana advocate

Ryan Denham says he is optimistic Arkansans will approve a law legalizing medical marijuana, but that his ultimate goal is to see the federal government re-schedule the herb to a…

Arvest pushes for 1 million meals

Arvest Bank is embarking on its second initiative to fight hunger in the more than 90 communities in which the bank operates. On Sept. 5, Arvest will kick off a…

Tim Nutt: Are You Arkansavvy?

FAYETTEVILLE — With a new school year comes another season of football, and every Friday night from now until December we’ll see rivals meet on the field. Growing up, my school…

ABF to again appeal $750 million lawsuit dismissal

Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System will again appeal to the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (St. Louis) a dismissal of its $750 million lawsuit against the Teamsters and other…

Americans spend more for first time in three months

Americans stepped up spending in July for the first time in three months as an increase in incomes helped make up for a jobless rate stuck above 8%. Purchases increased…

Tusk to Tail: Storming Into the first kickoff

“Brace yourself for Tropical Storm Isaac.” It is never a good sign when The Weather Channel sounds like they are announcing the next DJ at a strip club. Since then,…

Eager crowd swarms Cabela’s opening

ROGERS – A crowd of more than 3,000 folks lined up Thursday morning (Aug. 30) to get their first look inside Cabela's new outdoor superstore which opened in Rogers. “It…

Retail sales surge in August

Consumers are a fickle bunch these days but they showed up in droves at a vast number of retailers that scored higher than expected retail sales in August. A group…

Fiscal cliff not so bad

Just when you thought you could forget about the fiscal cliff and focus on the Republican and Democratic conventions instead, along comes the Congressional Budget Office to remind us of…

Fort Smith Board members explain vote shift

Fort Smith Directors Philip Merry, George Catsavis, Steve Tyler, and Pam Weber, who all changed their votes to support automated solid waste collection by Fort Smith Sanitation at the last…

U.S. second-quarter growth exceeds prior estimate

The economy expanded more than previously estimated in the second quarter, reflecting gains in consumer spending and exports that are being threatened by costlier gasoline and a global slowdown. Gross…

SEC Football – Week 1: A new SEC era begins

You’ve yearned for it all year. Its nuisances have been discussed up and down, inside and out, front and back. It’s finally Labor Day weekend, which means one thing: Saturday…

Major Little Rock hospitals considering ‘affiliation’

St. Vincent Health System and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) say they are exploring a potential affiliation. The move is a result of federal and state health…

Brushy Mountain Music Show

Brushy Mountain Music Show King Opera House September 22 6 p.m. Brushy Mountain Music Show- Tribute to the Legends at the King Opera House. 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 at…

Donny Edwards an Elvis Tribute

Donny Edwards an Elvis Tribute September 15 7 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center Donny Edwards and Elvis Tribute at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center. For Tickets call 1-281-713-8140…

Van Buren Lions Club Golf Classic

Van Buren Lions Club Annual Golf Classic September 13 1 p.m. Van Buren Lyons Club Annual Golf Classic Four Player Scramble at 1 p.m. at Eagle Crest in Alma….

36th Annual Adult Art Competition

36th Annual Adult Art Competition Opening reception Sunday, September 9 1:00-4:00 p.m. Award Ceremony 2:00 p.m. 36th Annual Adult Art Competition. Exhibition dates September 9-28. For more information visit www….

White Collar Side Show

White Collar Side Show King Opera House- Van Buren September 8 7 p.m. White Collar Side Show presents The Witchhunt CD release performance. 7 p.m. Tickets $7 at the…