Fort Smith

Wii Games

Join us for an afternoon of Wii Games!! Bring a friend for some fun. This is a free program for ages 6-18. Snacks will be provided. For more information, please…

National Donut Day

Enjoy a free donut on National Donut Day!! This is a free event for everyone. For more information, please call the Mulberry Public Library at 997-1226.

River connection meeting postponed

The Arkansas River Connection, scheduled for May 15 and 16 at the Fort Smith Convention Center, has been postponed until “the second or third week of October,” said Maryl Koeth,…

River Bend to add 25 jobs in expansion

And now for something completely different: Good economic news about a Fort Smith manufacturing company. Fort Smith-based River Bend Industries hopes to add at least 25 jobs to its plastics…

RAM getting the home it deserves

FORT SMITH — Besides serving as a platform for featuring local artists and traveling exhibits, a large part of the new Fort Smith Regional Art Museum’s mission is to serve the…

Oaklawn, Southland wagers down in April

After two months of record or near-record gambling numbers, the two casinos in Arkansas saw lower wager totals at its electronic gambling games. Still, the numbers are far above year-ago…

Arkansas CEO a leader in charge against dividend tax

Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner is one of 18 high-profile CEO’s leading a campaign to convince the Obama administration to reverse its effort to increase the tax rate on dividends and…

Congress demands postal overhaul while making it impossible

BLOOMBERG — Forty-one years ago Congress told the U.S. Postal Service to start acting like an independent business and pay its own way. Every time the Postal Service tries, something…

Agribusiness Weekly Update: EU Recession creates volatility in commodity markets

Beef U.S. beef packer margins turned positive in the last couple of weeks averaging about $18 per head, according to Hedgers Edge. A year ago packers were just breaking even….

Own the Night – Dream Catcher Craft

Make a dream catcher and learn how to interpret common dream meanings and themes. This is a free program for ages 10-18. For more information, please check the website or…

Build a Boat Craft

Join us at the Cedarville Library as we use odds and ends to build a boat. This is a free program for ages 6-18. Snacks will be provided. For more…

Dream Big Movies

Join us Tuesday afternoons for “movie afternoons.” This is a free program for everyone. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the Alma Public Library at 632-4140.

Family Fun in the Afternoon

Today’s theme is camping! Bring the family and watch how Ms. Bridgette bakes a cake in a cardboard box. We will also have a dutch oven demo and camping-like activities. …

Bingo for Baskets

Join us at the Mountainburg Library as we kick off the adult summer reading program ~ “Between the Covers.” Complete a bingo card by reading or listening to qualified materials. …

Mii Monday

Start off the week with fun. Come play on the library’s Wii. This is a free program for ages 13 – 18. For more information, please call the Alma Public…

Family Friday Flick

Bring the family to the library for a movie and popcorn. Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to get comfortable. This is a free program, open to everyone! …

eReaders, eReaders

Library books are available for eReaders. Curious about eReaders? Comparing eReaders? You have a new eReader and you have questions. We’ll try to help you find answers. For more information,…

eReaders, eReaders

Library books are available for eReaders. Curious about eReaders? Comparing eReaders? You have a new eReader and you have questions. We’ll try to help you find answers. For more information,…

Transgender issue creates controversy at UAFS

Melanie Stout is angry. The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) student and managing editor of the school newspaper, said she has tried to follow up with involved UAFS…

Own the Night – Scratchboard Art Craft

We’re painting things black as night in our first summer activity – scratchboards! We’ll use crayons and paint to make a one of a kind craft. This craft could be…