by - January 25, 2012 3:48 pm
Economists at a northwest Arkansas business forecast predicted “modest expansion” for the state and national economies with little worry of a full-blown second recession. “I think the time to panic…
by - January 25, 2012 2:43 pm
Another Wall Street analyst, Farha Aslam of Stephens Inc., downgraded Tyson Foods shares to a hold or neutral position earlier today (Wed. Jan. 25) on sustained heavy beef losses. Aslam…
by - January 25, 2012 1:37 pm
A hit-and-miss national trucking sector ended 2011 on a high note with a 6.8% increase in a closely watched index that tracks the sector’s health. The American Trucking Associations’ advanced…
by - January 25, 2012 1:24 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday (Jan. 25) he is “re-evaluating” his support for a proposed ballot initiative that would raise Arkansas’ severance tax. Sheffield Nelson, a former natural gas company…
by - January 25, 2012 7:41 am
The Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission accepted bids for drainage improvements in the West Corporate Area of the airport Tuesday night (Jan. 24), and one winner emerged. Securing its first…
by - January 24, 2012 9:13 pm
Sebastian County Quorum Court members failed to reach an agreement on the oft-debated Ben Geren Park Aquatics Facility Tuesday night (Jan. 24) at the monthly meeting. However, the deal could…
by - January 24, 2012 7:56 pm
Okay, the Oscar nominations are out, and you’ve just realized there are a ton of nominated films you’ve yet to see. During the month of February, you can get caught…
by - January 24, 2012 7:51 pm
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, startups rose nearly 60% nationally from 2010 to 2011 (from 8-12%). In early January, Price Waterhouse revealed a 22% increase in venture capitalist funds…
by - January 24, 2012 6:33 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — With laughter still reverberating off the walls of the UARK Bowl following the launch of its new Sunday Night Stand-Up Comedy Series, officials announced Tuesday they’ve booked their…
by - January 24, 2012 6:11 pm
Arkansas Rep. Tracy Pennartz, D-Fort Smith, has gained Joint Budget Committee approval for a plan designed to help support regional groups focused on economic development. On Tuesday (Jan. 24), the…
by - January 24, 2012 6:03 pm
Those who have closely watched the administration of Gov. Mike Beebe (D) know that the Governor is rarely stumped. But he says he’s perplexed as to how or if state…
by - January 24, 2012 5:28 pm
Southside High School Rebel Theatre Presents an original production, Of Age. Southside Seniors Hunter Doohan and Courtney Honniker have written this original play that takes place in the 1960's with…
by - January 24, 2012 4:49 pm
The Crawford County Library System is planning for the future and we'd like your help! During the month of February, we are asking you to complete a short survey about the library system. In less…
by - January 24, 2012 4:49 pm
Southside High School is one of the nation's first theatre groups to be awarded license/rights to produce the Broadway smash hit, Legally Blonde the Musical. Directors Grace Andrews and LaDarius…
by - January 24, 2012 4:22 pm
by - January 24, 2012 1:13 pm
Trinity Junior High School of Fort Smith won the Arkansas Middle School Science Bowl on Saturday (Jan. 21). Trinity Junior High School students competed against 16 other teams from across…
by - January 24, 2012 1:05 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Bill Thomas, the bass player of the popular Springfield, Mo.-based bluegrass band, Big Smith, suffered a stroke Thursday night during the band’s performance at Cherokee Casino in West Siloam…
by - January 24, 2012 11:50 am
A representative from Crawford County Extension office will be at the Van Buren Public library to demonstrate how to prepare tasty heart healthy meals. Samples will be available. This is a…
by - January 24, 2012 11:44 am
Walmart executive Jack Shewmaker had a storied career with the Bentonville-based retail giant. His untimely death in late 2010 was unexpected, but it didn’t stop his peers from honoring him…
by - January 24, 2012 11:24 am
Many of our very own Arkansas authors will be at the Van Buren Public Library to spend a delightful Sunday afternoon meeting and greeting, signing and selling, talking books and answering…
