by - March 15, 2012 6:47 pm
February home sales improve
Real estate agents from Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith to Walton Boulevard in Bentonville are optimistic about the recovering housing market in their immediate areas. They have ample reason to…
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by - March 15, 2012 6:19 pm
Lau enters Fort Smith Director race
There will be a race for Fort Smith’s Ward 1 Director position even if City Director Steve Tyler does not run for re-election. Fort Smith Realtor Keith Lau announced Thursday…
by - March 15, 2012 5:43 pm
Tyson Foods worker killed in plant accident
Tyson Foods confirmed a plant accident early this morning (March 15) in Dakota City, Neb. has claimed the life of one employee. “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic death of…
by - March 15, 2012 5:38 pm
Fort Smith sweetie is Hooters Girl of the Year
FORT SMITH — Talking to Kaylee Farris is like talking to a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. She’s warm, attentive, excited about what’s going on in your life…
by - March 15, 2012 1:22 pm
It’s Oz and more Oz
FORT SMITH — Even before dancers with Western Arkansas Ballet take the stage later this month for a two-night run of The Wizard of Oz, the ballet’s supporters will gather…
by - March 15, 2012 10:12 am
Rep. Carter to expand Arkansas tax review
A first reading of an outline slated for an April Joint Revenue and Tax Committee meeting indicates the scope of the interim committee’s work may be expanding. Rep. Davy Carter,…
by - March 15, 2012 10:08 am
Other People’s Money
The Fort Smith Little Theatre presents a play by Jerry Sterner, "Other People's Money" directed by Rham Cunningham. A present-day drama about present-day cutthroat capitalism – the good, the bad, and…
by - March 15, 2012 6:50 am
Girl Scout facts
Earlier this week, Girl Scouts all over the country began celebrating their 100th year. Among those celebrating were Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas —the regional chapter of the Girl…
by - March 15, 2012 1:00 am
Foreclosure filings remain stalled
Residential foreclosures in Arkansas moved at a slow pace in February affecting 457 households across the state. The number of distressed filings fell 73.6% from a year ago, according to…
by - March 14, 2012 7:03 pm
Nominees sought for first GRIT tourism awards
FORT SMITH — The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau is doling out its inaugural GRIT awards for tourism on April 19, while at the same time pulling the cover off…
by - March 14, 2012 4:42 pm
Walmart goes disc-to-digital
Walmart continues to think and apply technology to rev up store sales. The retail giant unveiled its disc-to-digital service today (March 14) that will allow in-store consumers to convert DVDs…
by - March 14, 2012 4:41 pm
UA food pantry to be recognized at White House Thursday
FAYETTEVILLE – The student-run Full Circle Campus Food Pantry did not win the White House Campus Champions of Change Challenge — they came in second — but they’re going to…
by - March 14, 2012 2:32 pm
Airport fire service tied to 188th
As the fate of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith continues to remain a source of speculation in the area, Fort Smith Regional Airport Director John Parker is not…
by - March 14, 2012 2:09 pm
Big Screen Peter: Gosford Park
With the societal fever pitch surrounding Downton Abbey reaching a buzzing drone of late, I thought it apt to take a new look at one of Julian Fellowes earlier works,…
by - March 14, 2012 11:50 am
Food Bank donation alters homeless campus plan
One group’s loss is another group’s gain, unless you are the Old Fort Homeless Coalition (OFHC) and the River Valley Regional Food Bank (RVRFB), in which case a loss could…
by - March 14, 2012 10:59 am
WalmartLabs could be game-changer for retail giant
The big box retail titan Walmart has surprised analysts in recent months with a fresh new approach to global growth strategies blazing a trail toward the next generation of shoppers….
by - March 14, 2012 10:51 am
Mitsubishi opening remains a mystery
Legislation was defeated Tuesday (Mar. 13) in the U.S. Senate that could have had an impact on Mitsubishi’s decision to operate its new but idle wind-turbine manufacturing plant in Fort…
by - March 14, 2012 8:50 am
Healthy Eating on a Budget
A representative from the Crawford County Extension office will be here to discuss healthy eating and stretching your money. For more information, please call the Mountainburg Public Library at 369-1600.
by - March 14, 2012 8:40 am
Coupon Swap
Celebrate Money Smart Week with us! Start clipping your coupons; we will be doing the same. All week you may come in and use our “coupon station” to exchange the…
by - March 13, 2012 9:30 pm
Fort Smith voters approve broad tax package
Following an overwhelming rejection by voters of the 1% prepared food tax in November, city officials bounced back with voter approval of a broad package of infrastructure and recreational improvements…