by - April 11, 2012 7:14 am
Beebe briefs media on China trip
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he thinks progress is being made on resolving issues important to Arkansas companies doing business in China and in convincing job prospects to come to…
Fort Smith
by - April 11, 2012 1:15 am
Petrino fired as Razorback football coach
Just a few minutes after the news hit that Bobby Petrino was fired as the head football coach at the University of Arkansas, the modern incarnation of the 1970s-1980s rock…
by - April 11, 2012 12:06 am
New Chaffee Crossing land deals top $2.4 million
The Real Estate Review Committee (RERC) of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) accepted four land sale offers totaling approximately $2.4 million on Tuesday (April 10) at a special meeting….
by - April 10, 2012 4:09 pm
Fort Smith board hears about sports complex move
The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors are considering a proposal to move the River Valley Sports Complex, a facility consisting of eight new softball fields, away from Chaffee…
by - April 10, 2012 2:25 pm
Cleanup day set for Fort Smith, Van Buren
The annual Great American Cleanup, slated for Saturday (April 21), is making the rounds to Van Buren for the fourth time since the Keep Van Buren Beautiful (KVBB) movement began….
by - April 10, 2012 11:57 am
UFO convention more like family reunion
EUREKA SPRINGS — The 25th annual Ozark UFO Conference touches down in Eureka Springs this weekend (April 13-15), featuring 10 speakers in a three-day span. Conference planners expect more than 500…
by - April 10, 2012 11:43 am
Three UA entrepreneur teams win contests
A third graduate student team from the University of Arkansas has taken the top prize in a 2012 business plan contest that carries an automatic berth for the Venture Labs…
by - April 10, 2012 11:28 am
Whirlpool property marketing push moves forward
Officials with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have begun the process of sending site location consultants “building profile” info about Whirlpool’s…
by - April 10, 2012 11:10 am
Teen Time Gets Shanghaied
Arrrgh! Pirates have taken over the library. Learn how to walk, talk and act like a pirate. Will you rescue the librarians or hold them for ransom? This is a…
by - April 10, 2012 11:07 am
Pirate Story Time
Arrrrgh! Pirates have taken over story time. Learn what pirates don’t do. Learn to talk like a pirate. This is a free program for children under 10. Snacks will be…
by - April 10, 2012 11:02 am
Hangin’ with the Homeschoolers
Today, visit with your fellow homeschoolers while playing a variety of card and board games. This is a free program, open to everyone. For more information, please call the Van…
by - April 10, 2012 10:05 am
Teen Time Beach Party
It’s Beach Party Time!! Fun in the sun, games, snacks and music! What could be better? Stop by the library to enjoy the fun. This is a free program for…
by - April 10, 2012 9:58 am
Library Luau
Alma Public Library is having a luau. Can you tell a story with a hula? Can you do the hula? This is a free program for children under 10. Snacks…
by - April 10, 2012 9:30 am
Wii Bowling Tournament
Can you beat the staff of the Alma Public Library at Wii Bowling? That’s right: Staff vs. Teens! Prizes awarded for the best score. This is a free program for…
by - April 10, 2012 9:29 am
Scrapbooking
It’s time for Alma Library’s monthly scrapbooking event. Supplies are limited so registration is required. The layout is free. Scrapbooking is open to adults only.
by - April 10, 2012 9:28 am
All Day Mii Monday
Start your week off with fun; come play on the library’s Wii. Do you have semester exams? Ready for a break? Are you out of school? Drop in anytime today…
by - April 10, 2012 9:17 am
Zoo Story Time
Is there a zoo in the library? Find out at story time! This is a free program for children 5 and under. Snacks will be served. For more information, please…
by - April 9, 2012 4:52 pm
Lt. Gov. Darr denies Holland endorsement
Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, recently told The City Wire he has been endorsed by Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr (R). But Darr’s office has contacted The City Wire to say…
by - April 9, 2012 4:36 pm
Get on the shelf finalists chosen
Ten hopeful entrepreneurs anxiously cleared round one of Walmart’s “Get on the shelf “ contest launched last month. These lucky few were plucked from more than 4,000 submissions in which…
by - April 9, 2012 4:25 pm
Fort Smith, NWA area Senate candidates attend forum
Medicaid shortfalls, the proposed severance tax increase, the business outlook in Arkansas, and education and child advocacy, were the main issues addressed during a League of Women Voters (LWV) Candidate…