by - May 6, 2012 9:25 pm
Concertgoers seek Shelter from the Storm
FORT SMITH — Several bands rocked Neumeier’s Rib Room for a good cause Saturday evening and into the night (May 5). Grant Pierson, The Wanda Watson Band, Willie Stradlin, Wingnut The…
Fort Smith
by - May 6, 2012 6:08 pm
Caribbean fundraiser adds to Kistler center’s till
FORT SMITH — The 10th annual A Night in the Caribbean fundraiser for the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center Inc. was held Saturday (May 5) at Golden Living. Daren Bobb and Ashley…
by - May 6, 2012 4:43 pm
Table Matters: Jose’s is back; buffalo wings land in Fort Smith
FAYETTEVILLE — Joe Fennel’s signature greeting — “How is it?" — signaled he was in the house. Hopefully, he and partner Doug Allen have enough chips, salsa and swirls left…
by - May 6, 2012 4:41 pm
Community courage
Six months ago, I first became aware of how prevalent child sexual abuse was throughout the United States and in our community. Learning that 1 in 5 children are sexually…
by - May 5, 2012 4:35 pm
188th engineers expand medical facility in Guatemala
TACTIC, GUATEMALA — The 188th Fighter Wing does more than just fly jets. Airmen with the Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), which falls under the 188th…
by - May 4, 2012 5:28 pm
Top members get peek at Crystal Bridges’ first traveling exhibit
BENTONVILLE — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s first major traveling exhibit will be a tough act to follow, given the history and complexity of the works included. The Hudson River…
by - May 4, 2012 4:23 pm
New bid for Keystone pipeline seen as political ‘ammunition’
BLOOMBERG — A fresh application from TransCanada Corp. to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline assures that the project, strongly opposed by environmental groups, will remain an issue through the…
by - May 4, 2012 3:02 pm
Job gain trails forecasts on U.S. slowdown concern
BLOOMBERG — American employers added fewer workers than forecast in April and the jobless rate unexpectedly fell as people left the labor force, adding to concern the economic expansion is…
by - May 4, 2012 11:42 am
Baloney Sandwich Index rises in April
The Baloney Sandwich Index rose to 164.5 during April, the highest level for the month since the Fort Smith area index began in September 2003. The BSI is managed by…
by - May 4, 2012 10:46 am
The show must go on at FSLT
FORT SMITH — It is time for renovation at the Fort Smith Little Theatre, and officials welcome any help they can get. Imagine a rainy evening — an excellent time to…
by - May 4, 2012 6:56 am
Wal-Mart directors sued by California pension fund
BLOOMBERG — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s board was sued by a California pension fund over its mishandling of allegations that the world’s largest retailer bribed Mexican officials to help fuel the…
by - May 3, 2012 5:48 pm
Services slowdown signals U.S. growth may cool
BLOOMBERG — Service industries in the U.S. expanded less than projected and consumer confidence weakened, signaling the world’s largest economy may be cooling. The Institute for Supply Management said today…
by - May 3, 2012 5:15 pm
Arkansas Best reportedly in deal to buy logistics ops
Officials with Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. are not commenting on a Reuters report that they are in talks to buy a logistics company that could deliver more than $140…
by - May 3, 2012 4:40 pm
Student’s artwork work will hang in U.S. Capitol
BENTONVILLE — U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said he was glad he didn’t have to judge entries from student artists in his district for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. “No…
by - May 3, 2012 2:01 pm
UA sustainability minor garnering major attention
FAYETTEVILLE – The oil industry may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of environmentally responsible businesses. Todd Knobbe may change that someday. Knobbe, a University…
by - May 3, 2012 1:49 pm
Groovement to bring the funk to Webby D’s
Fayetteville-based Groovement is returning to Webby D’s in Fort Smith on Saturday (May 5). The six piece high-energy funk-rock band draws on myriad of influences, making music that appeals to…
by - May 3, 2012 1:25 pm
Lions’ Chronicle: Music, fitness and drama
In March of 2010, UAFS students launched the first student publication in 8 years. The Lions' Chronicle, which began as a monthly publication with a staff of 6 students, has…
by - May 3, 2012 1:00 pm
OG&E first-quarter earnings up 59.9%
Oklahoma City-based OGE Energy Corp. beat analysts estimates with first quarter 2012 earnings of $47.5 million from revenue of $840.7 million. During the first quarter of 2011, the energy company…
by - May 3, 2012 12:23 pm
Statehouse control focus of 2012 political news
With a Presidential race unlikely to matter in Arkansas and looming lackluster match-ups in all four Congressional races this fall, a real focus for the 2012 political news cycle will…
by - May 3, 2012 11:52 am
Big Screen Peter: The Five Year Engagement
The Five Year Engagement brought tears to my eyes. Despite the clunky title, it offered a perfect mix of quirky humor and emotional resonance. It stars Jason Segel as Tom…