by - March 6, 2012 3:30 pm
TCW Editorial: Mostly ‘For,’ a little ‘Against’
On March 13, Fort Smith voters will consider the extended use of a 1% sales tax that will refinance bonds, pay for the issuance of new bonds and support operations…
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by - March 6, 2012 3:00 pm
Comprehensive tax rule review set for April 19
Right after Arkansas taxpayers file their annual state and federal income tax returns, lawmakers will begin a review process that could lead to a tax break. On April 19, just…
by - March 6, 2012 2:48 pm
Tourism officials: Relationships are a must
WEST MEMPHIS —The teaser to a Tuesday (Mar. 6) breakout session during the 38th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism noted: “What the Arkansas Legislature does in session could affect…
by - March 6, 2012 7:34 am
New nanoparticle method developed at UA
Keith Roper, an engineering researcher at the University of Arkansas, and research colleagues at the University of Utah have discovered a new method of making nanoparticles and nanofilms to be…
by - March 5, 2012 9:36 pm
‘In the Heights’ is a must-see at Walton Arts Center
“That question of finding home is not only a geographical one- but really, an emotional one.” — Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of In the Heights The idea of home is something…
by - March 5, 2012 6:06 pm
Arkansas River project hinges on funding
The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System 12-foot channel project is in danger of de-authorization if it cannot attain the $180 million in funding needed for construction, the Arkansas Commission of…
by - March 5, 2012 5:22 pm
Wine, generosity flow at Cancer Support House dinner
FORT SMITH — They billed it as an opportunity for members of Hardscrabble Country Club to get better acquainted with their executive chef, “Chef Ben” Ortiz. But there was no denying…
by - March 5, 2012 3:23 pm
Cooper is a natural watercolorist in many ways
VAN BUREN — Friends, family, fans and students of watercolor artist Carol Cooper came out Sunday (March 4) for the opening reception of Cooper’s exhibit The Nature of Things at the…
by - March 5, 2012 12:16 pm
Rice, Williams seek top Arkansas House post
History will be made with the next election for Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives as Republican Terry Rice and Democrat Darrin Williams seek support from their colleagues. Rice…
by - March 5, 2012 11:07 am
Cuban-themed party helps fund Children’s Emergency Shelter
No embargo or travel restrictions prevented about 350 people in Fort Smith from visiting Cuba on Saturday (March 3) at the home of Susan and Sam Fiori. Havana Nights, a…
by - March 5, 2012 11:05 am
The Compass Report: January 2012 Numbers by the Wire
The economic story for the region during 2011 was that sales tax collections — to include tourism taxes — in the counties and cities showed consistent gains. The tax collections…
by - March 5, 2012 10:57 am
TTAG product predicts market trends
Quarterly earnings reports are a nice tool for investors, as are other financial forecasts with data pulled from elsewhere. But upon examining these tools, it's difficult to walk away with…
by - March 4, 2012 5:54 pm
Cool water religion
The realization hit me in the face like cool water spray from a canoe bow plowing through fast-moving sections of the Mulberry or Buffalo rivers. But I was firmly butt-planted…
by - March 4, 2012 5:19 pm
188th leadership changes announced
The 188th Fighter Wing based in Fort Smith will see a leadership change while the unit prepares to deploy to Afghanistan and during a time of uncertainty about the future…
by - March 4, 2012 3:04 pm
Comedian reveals Walton Arts Center’s Broadway season with a twist
FAYETTEVILLE — Seth Rudetsky stood on a simple stage, framed by red curtains and spotlights, a grand piano at the ready. Doing what has not been done before in…
by - March 3, 2012 8:36 am
Regional art exhibit shows kids’ best work
Judges for the Fort Smith Public Library’s Western Arkansas Regional Art Educators Annual Student Art Competition are casting a wide net for works. When they say western Arkansas, they mean…
by - March 3, 2012 8:22 am
Get into “Other People’s Money”
On Monday and Tuesday (March 5&6) Fort Smith Little Theatre Director Rham Cunningham will host auditions for a five-member cast to star in Other People’s Money by Jerry Sterner, which…
by - March 3, 2012 7:52 am
Architect is helping shape the area, a library at a time
Mountainburg residents are being asked to attend a town meeting in the cafeteria of Mountainburg High School March 8 (Thursday) to offer their input, questions and ideas for a new…
by - March 2, 2012 9:55 pm
Sparks unveils modern surgical center
A crowd of retired and currently practicing nurses and physicians joined U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, and the administrative staff of Sparks Regional Medical Center…
by - March 2, 2012 3:13 pm
February auto sales rise to 4-year high
The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for U.S. auto sales rose 13.6% in February to its highest level in four years, according to Autodata. Corp. The widely watched industry yardstick…