by - July 12, 2012 1:44 am
Foreclosure activity remains muted
One in 581 households across the natural state were involved in foreclosures proceedings during the first half of this year. Homeowners in Sebastian County fared better with one in 651…
Fort Smith
by - July 11, 2012 8:55 pm
CBO Report: Pentagon budget cuts not drastic
The Pentagon’s basic budget for next year will be larger than in 2006 when adjusted for inflation even if automatic budget cuts take effect, according to the Congressional Budget Office….
by - July 11, 2012 8:47 pm
One of two Arkansas casino proposals deemed ‘invalid’
One of the two ballot initiatives seeking casino gaming in Arkansas is in trouble. Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin on Wednesday (July 11) notified Texas businessman Michael Wasserman that…
by - July 11, 2012 6:28 pm
Arkansas Lottery Scholarship collects $97.58 million
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery says it should produce about $97.58 million for scholarships from its net revenues for the fiscal year that ended June 30. Two million dollars of the…
by - July 11, 2012 6:17 pm
Adam & Eats: The Bread Box & More
On this week’s adventure, we are hunting an elusive creature. One of myth, some would say. A creature that has taken many forms, in many locations. Or so the story…
by - July 11, 2012 6:01 pm
Fort Smith riverfront infrastructure work begins
Forsgren, Inc., began construction on $2.1 million of Fort Smith riverfront water and sewer improvements Tuesday (July 10). The improvements, according to a media release from Fort Smith communications manager…
by - July 11, 2012 5:57 pm
Some Fed members say more stimulus needed
A few Federal Reserve policy makers said the central bank will probably need to take further action to boost the labor market and meet its inflation target, according to minutes…
by - July 11, 2012 5:12 pm
Table Matters: All-night pizza delivery!
FAYETTEVILLE — This is one you’ll want in your iPhone “favorites” — the number for Mordours Pizza delivery and take out — (479) 443-2627. From its digs at 955 N. Shiloh, Mordours’ fleet…
by - July 11, 2012 4:16 pm
Help study cancer
What if we could personally participate in research that might help determine factors that cause or prevent cancer? What if our involvement, and that research, ultimately leads to the elimination…
by - July 11, 2012 3:35 pm
Arkansas seeks to add foster care workers, families
The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) for Area II, which includes Crawford and Sebastian Counties, has launched a campaign to add 10 new family service worker (FSW) positions…
by - July 11, 2012 3:17 pm
Higher Education Reports: Tracking tuition, job results
Students are paying more and taking on more loans than ever for a college degree that might not mean a good paycheck, or even a job, at the end of…
by - July 11, 2012 1:33 pm
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School August 13, 2012 – August 17, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mount Zion CME Church, 910 North 7th St., will present its annual Vacation Bible School…
by - July 11, 2012 12:48 pm
Rapin shines as volunteer at Drennen-Scott house
Spencer Rapin will be a 10th grader at Van Buren High School this fall but he’s already working on an effort that will make him stand out when he applies…
by - July 11, 2012 10:40 am
Trade deficit in U.S. narrowed in May as imports decreased
The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed in May as falling crude oil prices and weakening demand for consumer goods trimmed the import bill. The gap shrank 3.8% to $48.7…
by - July 10, 2012 10:34 pm
Van Buren voters overwhelmingly support tax plan
Voters in Van Buren approved a 1% increase in the Sales and Use Tax during a special election Tuesday night (July 10). One half of the tax (.50%) is permanent,…
by - July 10, 2012 6:20 pm
Religious freedom part of education board meeting
The State Board of Education moved through a packed agenda on Monday (July 9) pushing forward with an initiative to improve college remediation efforts, balance religious freedom in a program…
by - July 10, 2012 5:50 pm
Gosack to again face Fort Smith Board review
Fort Smith Administrator Ray Gosack discovered on Tuesday (July 10) that his job performance will once again be under review by the Fort Smith Board of Directors. The request was…
by - July 10, 2012 5:02 pm
Job openings in U.S. rose in May after April plunge
Job openings increased in May after plunging the prior month, easing concern the U.S. job market was faltering. The number of positions waiting to be filled climbed by 195,000 to…
by - July 10, 2012 4:42 pm
Agribusiness Weekly Update: Meat prices headed higher
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $65 per head last week, according to Hedgers Edge. Cattle prices have weakened as drought conditions have expanded dramatically in recent weeks, with 72%…
by - July 10, 2012 4:15 pm
McDaniel talks health care, ballot issues, execution law
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D), already a candidate for Governor in 2014, appeared on the latest live-stream installment of Talk Politics to discuss the federal health care ruling, Arkansas’ execution…