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Adam & Eats: Asian Buffet

One of the best things they offer has got to be the fried lobster. Imagine if you will a fried pastry with bits of minced lobster strewn throughout.

Area leaders hope for job growth, civility in 2012

Jobs, regional progress and civility top the 2012 wish list for several area business and civic leaders. The City Wire recently asked area private and public officials to note their…

“Seeing Color”

“Seeing Color” Center For Art & Education- Van Buren 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. January 13-14 A two day workshop at the Center For Art & Education. In this workshop…

J.R.’s Country Variety Show

JR’s Country Variety Show January 21 King Opera House- Van Buren 7 p.m. JR’s Country Variety Show at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. Tickets are $5 at the…

“Places In Space” The impression of three women artists

“Places In Space” the impressions of three woman artists Center For Art & Education- Van Buren January 8-January 27 “Places In Space” the impressions of three women artists. Opening exhibition…

Southtown’s Music Rock Camp

January 1 Southtown’s Music Rock Camp 7 p.m. King Opera House- Van Buren Southtown Music’s Rock Camp. For more information call 479-474-2426.

New Year number

The U.S. population will hit 312.8 million on Jan. 1.

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….