Fort Smith

Payment appeal

An Appeals Court says deseg payments must continue.

Deputy clerk to seek Circuit Clerk post

If embattled Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins survives a GOP primary contest, he’ll face one of his employees on the November 2012 ballot. Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Kathy Guthrie,…

Big Screen Peter: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

From the trippy, special effect laden opening title sequence — think a weird S&M porno mixed with a 1980s metal music video — the movie never pauses for breath.

November another good month for area home sales

A more than 16% increase in area home sales during November continues gains seen in October. However, it may not be enough to end a trend of four consecutive years…

2012 Hog football schedule released

Arkansas will host at least seven in-state games, including conference showdowns with Alabama, Kentucky, Ole Miss and LSU as part of the 2012 football tentative schedule released on Wednesday. The…

Walker family donation aids Fort Smith library

It indeed was a Merry Christmas for the Fort Smith Public Library. Library officials and the family of Barbara Jones Walker gathered Tuesday to officially a recognize a $50,000 donation…

Giving Thanks at New Year’s

While 2011 may have been a dream or left you screaming in your dreams, there is plenty to reflect on and give thanks to before 2012 opens the door. 

First quarter Mitsubishi jobs still doubtful

The opening of Mitsubishi’s large manufacturing operation at Chaffee Crossing continues to be under review, with the legal issues delaying the plant’s opening on a slow path through the courts….

The Compass Report: October 2011 Numbers by the Wire

The ongoing economic story for the region is that sales tax collections in the counties and cities continue to show gains. The tax collections are a good sign of consumer…

2011: Get thee behind me

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] A college friend recently inquired on his facebook page, “Hey, has anyone seen 2011? I must of missed it …” His obvious point is…

Holiday balance

Tough decisions with taxes and family time.

UAFS exchange student ‘real dynamo’

What started out as simple job shadowing opportunities for a University of Arkansas at Fort Smith student from China has turned into something much bigger and with more impact. Yao…

OK Industries deal hit $93.4 million

Celaya-Mexico-based Industrias Bachoco paid $93.4 million when on Nov. 1 it acquired Fort Smith-based OK Industries, according to a report from SSG Capital Advisors. The deal was first announced Oct….

Beebe tackles health insurance exchanges, again

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to wade back into the heated state debate over a federal health care exchange. Earlier this month, Beebe’s Insurance Commissioner Jay…

Environmental groups agree to deal on coal plant

The Audubon Society, Sierra Club and Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) say they have struck a deal that will allow the controversial Turk power plant to go forward. A number…

Trucking, GDP reports show economic growth

Private and public sector reports show signs of small gains in the national economy, with a trucking industry economist saying the economy will not slide back into recession. The American…

Blevins makes national boss list

Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins (R) has been named to a top 100 list along with Rev. Jesse Jackson, former GOP Presidential candidate Herman Cain and former Penn State…

Prosecuting Attorney announces award, conference

Daniel Shue, Prosecuting Attorney, Sebastian County, announced Wednesday (Dec. 21) that he presented the Advocate for Justice Award to Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, at the Sebastian County Republican Committee…

Big Screen Peter: Sherlock Holmes — A Game of Shadows

While the scale and setting are certainly a boon, the movie’s greatest asset is the much stronger writing.

U.S. Marshals coin not ‘off track’

The action by U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., to block legislation authorizing the minting of a U.S. Marshals Commemorative Coin is more of a bump in the process than a…