Fort Smith

‘Baker Build’ Habitat home planned

Fort Smith-based Arkansas Valley Habitat for Humanity plans to dedicate its 88th home to former Fort Smith Mayor, C. Ray Baker. The single-family home address is 1809 N. 12th St.,…

Ware sounds frequent on Garrison Avenue

Ware Wednesday is canceled this week. Instead, it’ll be Ware Friday. Local singer-songwriter Tom Ware, one leg of the Tom Ware Trio, has forgone the ensemble’s regular midweek gig at…

Parties agree to landmark foreclosure settlement

After 16 months of investigation and several months of negotiations, federal and state regulators announced a landmark settlement with 5 of the nation’s largest banks regarding abuses in the mortgage…

brain donor program for Huntington’s Disease

Gregory Suter from the Wichita Hereditary Neurological Disease Centre will be speaking about the Brain Donor Program and current reasearch studies in huntington's disease at our monthly HD support group…

Breast Cancer Awareness

Leslie Perryman will be at the Mulberry Public Library from Summit Hospital to answer questions and set up appointments for those who qualify for a FREE mammogram. Can’t make it? Call…

Movie Day

Sometimes, to follow your dream…you’ve got to bend the rules! Critics are cheering this terrific comedy about a young girl who is torn between adhering to family traditions & attaining…

Snow White Puppet Show

This is a great puppet show put on by Summer Ferguson, a staff member of the Van Buren Public Library. All kids will enjoy this presentation. Fun! Fun! Fun! Come…

Alma Library’s Annual CropFest

It’s that time of year again! On your mark, get set…CROP! The fun includes, but not limited to: door prizes, layout contest, and dessert or snack contest. Spaces are limited,…

St. Patrick’s Day Craft

Are you full of Blarney?? Join us for an hour of fun while you make a St. Patrick’s Day craft! Don’t forget to wear your GREEN or you know who…

Town Hall Meeting

We are inviting those that are interested in the Mountainburg Public Library’s new building. We need your input, ideas and comments. This is the opportunity for your thoughts to be…

Teen Tech Week ~~ Wii Bowling Contest

Let’s have a contest to see who can knock down the most pins playing 100 Pins on the Wii. There will be a prize for the winner. This is a…

UAFS officials detail student growth changes

Enrollment numbers for the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) revealed a slight drop for the 2012 spring term as compared to the same time period in 2011 at Wednesday’s Board…

Union approves Whirlpool agreement

Union members at Whirlpool’s Fort Smith refrigeration plant on Wednesday approved an “effects” agreement” that stipulates how they will be paid — including retirement and medical benefits — as the…

Casino fundraiser includes Trinity tuition for a year

Offerings at Trinity Junior High’s Casino Royale fundraiser run the gamut of interests. Who wouldn’t want new kitchen or bathroom countertops and sinks? Or a guided trout-fishing trip on the…

Seriously chocolate

The nationally acclaimed Chocolate Lovers' Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs is not just for chocoholics; it’s for professional and amateur sweets chefs who…

Van Buren A&P reports on account details

Maryl Koeth, executive director of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission said that while nothing is official, the May 15 and 16 dates for the Arkansas River Connections…

Forbes calls for return to Gold standard

With the pending loss of Whirlpool and the recent struggles of the Air National Guard’s 188th Fighter Wing, Fort Smith has seen its share of turmoil. But according to Steve…

Transportation, I-49 on Mayors’ to-do list

Working together on regional transportation issues — especially Interstate 49 — is the first order of business for a “closer working relationship” between the mayors of Fayetteville and Fort Smith….

Big Screen Peter: The Artist

Once upon a time, movies were almost entirely focused on physical expression. Narrative mattered, but for actors the industry was geared around facial contours and body movement. It certainly wasn't…

Homeschoolers’ Snack Time

Homeschoolers will want to be here and get busy with some new recipes! Bring your apron for pictures. You never know who might be there wanting YOUR picture preparing something…