Fort Smith

Veteran’s Day Exhibit Opening

Opening November 11, 2011, with a 2:00 p. m. reception, the Fort Smith Museum of History will present a tribute to Fort Smith’s military veterans. Including such famous…

River Bend hopes to diversify with Kosmo

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Ron Embree is determined to not go the way of Southern Steel & Wire, Jarden, Fortis Plastics and other former Whirlpool vendors no longer in…

USA Truck ‘seriously undervalued’

Trucking industry analyst Jack Waldo believes the Board of Directors at USA Truck have rejected a takeover attempt by Celadon Trucking because they believe USA Truck is “seriously undervalued” and…

Fort Smith sales tax revenue up year-to-date

Fort Smith sales tax collections in the city’s September report were down 0.27% compared to the 2010 period, with September only the second month in the 2011 reporting year to…

1% tax, 99% drama

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] We’re going to keep this Riff Raff thing short and sweet in an effort to use this space to encourage Fort Smithians to be…

Horror stories

The year end looms large for key business decisions.

Record crowd attends Black-Tie Bingo

The fundraiser supports the endowment trust of the Fort Smith Public Library.

Families gather in downtown Van Buren to trick-or-treat on Main Street

Characters who attended included Batman, Robin, Captain America, a Smurf and a Frosted Mini-Wheat.

Landscaping pro addresses Women in Arts group

The Little Rock event included notes about exhibits at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

UAFS Symphonic Band Halloween Concert

Bring the family and join the UAFS Symphonic Band for an evening of music specially designed for Halloween Night. Performing under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, the band will…

Investiture ceremony held for U.S. Judge P.K. Holmes III

After about 8 months on the bench, U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes III, was formally “invited” to serve as a federal judge during an investiture ceremony held Friday (Oct. 28) …

Mayor Ray Baker’s widow endorses 1% prepared food tax

Nancy Baker, the widow of the late and former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker, has endorsed passage of the 1% prepared food tax. Her endorsement was first posted as a…

Turkeys in the Library

Find a turkey in the book shelves, win a candy bar or other treat. Limit one per patron per day. This is a free program for ages 6-18. For more…

JR’s County Variety Show

JR’s Country Variety Show November 19 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…

Seussical The Musical

Seussical The Musical Van Buren Fine Arts Center November 11-13 VBHS Theater presents Seussical the Musical in November. This engaging and colorful stage adaptation of the work of Dr. Seuss…

Gallery & Exhibition Studio

Center For Art & Education Gallery & Studio Exhibition Charles Harrington & Jay Lane November 6 from 1-4 p.m. Opening Reception November 6 from 1-4 p.m. Exhibition dates November 6-…

Area home sales down 4.5% year-to-date

Sales of new and existing homes in Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian counties totaled 1,365 during the first nine months of 2011, down 4.5% compared to the 2010 period, according to…

Suzuki Mystery Recital

Suzuki Mystery Recital at the Van Buren Fine Arts Center 5 p.m. For more information call 479-471-4017 or http://www.vbsd.us/FAC

St. Edward named a top hospital

St. Edward Mercy has been named one of the top hospitals in the nation by the National Research Corporation (NRC) – the nation’s leading consumer health care study organization. The…

ATU-Ozark captures wine study grant

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has been awarded a grant from the Arkansas Agriculture Department to study the economic impact of grapes and wine in the state. Totaling $24,300, the grant…