Fort Smith

It’s important to have contingency plans

Creating a plan for worst-case scenarios can prove just as valuable as planning for the best. 

Campfire Program

Enjoy a brisk night by the campfire as we share local tales and a few campfire games. Fun for all ages. Free to the public. For more information contact the:…

Star Party

The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed in to an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to…

Owl Prowl

Join a member of the education staff for an easy stroll along Wells Lake and the Beaver Creek trail. We’ll search for owls and try to call a few. Please…

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of holiday refreshments, Christmas nature crafts and nature stories. All ages are invited. Free to the public. For more information contact the: Janet Huckabee Arkansas River…

Creatures of the Night

Snakes, owls, bats, oh my! Learn about Arkansas animals that are often talked about this time of the year. Find out why they aren’t so scary after all. You might…

Astronomy Day at the Nature Center

Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society members will give astronomy talks and presentations. Displays will be set up inside the Nature Center from Noon to 4pm. Free to the public. For more…

Winter Night Wagon Ride

Long ago, many settlers came in to Arkansas and spent a many evenings traveling under the stars. Come share this experience just as many settlers and hunters did by way of a…

Primitive Hunting Techniques

U of A Archeological Survey will be on hand to display tools from the past used in hunting. Learn how early hunters used them and you get to try them…

Night at the Nature Center

Come and see how the Nature Center looks when the lights go out. Perfect to get you in the spooky spirit. Also, try some of our yummy treats, if you…

Beginning to Advanced GPS

AGFC’s Geographic Information System staff will teach general uses of a GPS. Hikers, scouts, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will benefit from this program. Bring your own GPS unit to learn…

Education opinion

McDaniel said Broadway was not qualified.

ABF expands operations in Asia

ABF Freight System has added 12 Asian countries to its global market, and now has 20 offices in the region that work to feed the company’s supply-chain logistics business. The…

Convention Center funding plan released; 1% lowered in year 6

The Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission unveiled Monday (Sept. 12) a detailed 6-year plan on how revenues from a proposed 1% prepared food tax would be spent if voters…

The Compass Report: National economic analysis

Editor’s note: Following is the analysis from economic Jeff Collins related to the national economy. The analysis was part of The Compass Report for the second quarter of 2011. The…

Northside students earn cash for test scores

Seventy-four Northside High School students have qualified to collectively earn $12,800 in cash awards based on their successful work in an math and science program. According to a statement from…

Hunger TV

Big help arrives for the humble Pastor Bob.

UAFS, ATU-Ozark report enrollment gains

The pace of fall semester enrollment growth at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith slowed, while enrollment growth at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus was up more than 10%. UAFS…

Connections

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] It was when encamped at Yosemite National Park with a small group of U.S. Marines and Naval Corpsmen that I achieved my most “religious”…

Tragedy+10: Brunk, Terry escape the terror

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Dale Brunk was on the 40th floor stairwell of the south tower of the World Trade Center when the second hijacked plane hit it. “The…