Fort Smith

Allens restructures business, sells frozen brands

SILOAM SPRINGS — Six months after Allens Inc. called off the merger with Seneca Foods, the local company announced it will soon close the sale a majority of its frozen…

Arkansas fracking rules receive good grade

A review team with the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER) says Arkansas’ regulation of hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells is “well managed,” but…

Homeschoolers’ Snack Time

Spring is HERE!! Homeschoolers will want to be here and get busy with some springy recipes! Bring your apron for pictures. You never know who might be there wanting YOUR…

Beebe makes appointments to boards, commissions

Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Billy "Scott" Berna, Fayetteville, to the Burial Association Board. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2016. Replaces Donald Martin. Steve…

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club celebrate members and volunteers

FORT SMITH — Several hundred guests filled the gym at Evans Boys & Girls Club Wednesday (March 7) to recognize and reward five youths and five adults for their achievements at…

Money Smart Week

Allied Bank of Mulberry will be here to talk about checking and savings accounts, fraud, putting money up for college, record keeping, investing and answer any questions you might have. …

Adam & Eats: Miss Anna’s

This week’s adventure takes us to a relatively new place. A while back, the people who brought us Goodson’s family restaurants changed direction and started serving us frozen yogurt. This…

National Library Week – Patron Appreciation

Drop by for a slice of cake & some punch! Just our way of saying “thank you” to our patrons!! Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the Mulberry…

D.E.A.R. DAY (Drop Everything and Read)

Join us to celebrate D.E.A.R. Day! Drop Everything and READ Day!! Bring your favorite book, or get one hear at the library. Make yourself comfortable and read with friends and…

Mud thrown at Van Buren Boys & Girls Club

The Van Buren Boys and Girls Club’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new $500,000 extension turned in to a “mud-breaking ceremony” instead, joked Chief Professional Officer Cindy Faldon on Thursday (Mar….

Easter Craft

Drop by and make your very own Easter basket and fill it with yummy goodies! This is a free program for ages 6-18. Snacks (yummy goodies) will be provided. For…

Book Club

Everyone is welcome to join us as we discuss Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo. This is a free program. For more information, please call the Cedarville Public Library at 410-1853.

Mortgage and Refinancing Q & A

April 23rd – 27th is Money Smart Week. Join Nancy Smith of Bank Corp as she talks about mortgages and/or refinancing your home. This is free program for adults. For…

Scrapbooking

Monthly group will meet and crop some pages. Teaching at 10 am and the rest of the time is open for projects. This program is free; however, supplies are limited…

Counter plan calls for F-16 return to 188th

A return of the F-16 fighter jet to the 188th in Fort Smith is a new possibility that has emerged in the ever-changing landscape of Air Force cuts and mission…

Breast Health Awareness Seminar

RN Leslie Merryman from Summit Medical Center will be at the Van Buren Library to discuss breast health. Summit Medical has been given a grant to provide free mammograms by…

Scrapbooking

Limited supplies so registration is required. Free Scrapbooking layout. This is a free event for adults. For more information, please call the Alma Public Library at 632-4140.

Ask A Lawyer

Jacob Howell of Bagby Law will speak on estate planning and will answer legal questions. This is a free event. If you have legal questions, then Ask A Lawyer! For…

Tax Day – Po’ Boys

In sympathy on Tax day, we’ll have Po’ Boy Sandwiches. This is a free event for everyone. For more information, please call the Alma Public Library at 632-4140.