by - July 10, 2012 4:02 pm
Many communities around the country have instituted various forms of water conservation measures in response to lengthy periods of high heat and little to no rain. Fortunately, Fort Smith and…
by - July 10, 2012 11:54 am
NanoMech Inc. and Cameron International Group announce an agreement to utilize TriboTuff® lubricant in some of Cameron’s valves and flow equipment used extensively in the worldwide gas and oil supply…
by - July 10, 2012 11:51 am
If only other sectors of the Fort Smith regional economy were trending like the area tourism sector. January to May hospitality tax collections in Van Buren and Fort Smith are…
by - July 10, 2012 8:02 am
Confidence among U.S. small companies dropped in June to its lowest point since October, driven by concern that sales and the economy will deteriorate. The National Federation of Independent Business’…
by - July 10, 2012 7:08 am
Book review: The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings Blue Rider Press: New York, New York (2012) FAYETTEVILLE — Beyond the…
by - July 9, 2012 10:13 pm
Ward 1 City Director candidates Liz Berry Armstrong, Keith Lau, and Ken Pevehouse, will meet in an August 14 primary to determine a successor to City Director Steve Tyler, who…
by - July 9, 2012 5:47 pm
Meat processing margins remain under pressure for Tyson Foods Inc. as the company began its final quarter of fiscal 2012 on July 1. Tyson will report its third quarter results…
by - July 9, 2012 5:44 pm
The first half of 2012 was the warmest start to any year going back to 1895, according to the National Climatic Data Center, and drought now covers more than half…
by - July 9, 2012 5:21 pm
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Arts Council on Monday (June 9) announced that Eureka Springs watercolorist Zeek Taylor is the recipient of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Fort Smith Symphony…
by - July 9, 2012 5:08 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Director Grant Tennille says that Arkansas could be a pivotal base for French companies springboarding into Asian and South American markets. Tennille accompanied Gov. Mike Beebe…
by - July 9, 2012 4:59 pm
The American Trucking Associations’ is predicting a slight decline in future freight growth. In 2010, the trade group estimated a 25% growth in total U.S. tonnage moved by 2021. In…
by - July 9, 2012 4:48 pm
Building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren, combined to total $14.548 million in June, up slightly from the $13.577 million May total, but down significantly from June…
by - July 9, 2012 1:35 pm
The race for the Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District is over, with Democratic challenger Ken Aden announcing Monday (July 9) afternoon that he is ending his bid to unseat U.S. Rep….
by - July 9, 2012 1:08 pm
“Pay as you throw” is a system of solid waste collection currently under use by the Tulsa Department of Sanitation, and one that could be considered by Fort Smith. At…
by - July 9, 2012 11:07 am
Texas Governor Rick Perry said today he will not expand the state’s Medicaid program or create an insurance exchange, saying President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul represents “brazen intrusions into the…
by - July 9, 2012 10:45 am
Artee Williams is one of just a few top state officials at the center of reacting to the aftermath of a national recession that has caused Arkansas’ jobless rate to…
by - July 9, 2012 9:57 am
OKEMAH, Okla. — One hundred years ago this week, Woody Guthrie, the folk music icon that gave us songs inlcuding “This Land is Your Land,” “So Long it’s Been Good to…
by - July 9, 2012 7:33 am
SPRINGDALE — The summer months of July and August can be a sluggish time for regional galleries, but those brave enough to withstand the intense heat can find refuge in a…
by - July 8, 2012 10:44 pm
Billy, a college friend from thousands of years ago, called again this week. Hadn’t heard from him in several months. He took a part time job on evenings and some…
by - July 7, 2012 11:50 am
VAN BUREN — Twenty-six new artists were featured at a special reception on Friday night (July 6) at the Center for Art and Education (CAE) in Van Buren. Paintings and sculptures,…
