by - August 27, 2011 5:11 pm
67th Sebastian County Fair
The fair delivered traditional funnel cakes, corn dogs, sno-cones, cotton candy, drinks and all the other artery-clogging but delicious treats.
Fort Smith
by - August 26, 2011 5:57 pm
Bikes, Blues and BBQ: ‘We’ve outgrown Fayetteville’
story by Christopher Spencer Bikes, Blues and BBQ, the region’s largest biker rally, expands to Springdale this year for the first time. “Frankly, we’ve outgrown Fayetteville,” said event organizer Joe…
by - August 26, 2011 3:48 pm
Quiz bowl supports Economics Arkansas program
Team Beall Barclay won the ninth annual trivia event that included questions about eggs and rum.
by - August 26, 2011 2:35 pm
NLRB pushing new workplace notice rule
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has found itself in a…
by - August 26, 2011 9:56 am
U.S. GDP up just 1% in second quarter
Those determined to read only positive and uplifting economic news would be advised to avoid stories — including this one — about Friday’s (Aug. 26) second quarter revision of the…
by - August 26, 2011 9:17 am
Arkansas Tech University alumni gather in Fort Smith
The alumni event was attended by Dr. Art Martin, who graduated from ATU in 1937.
by - August 26, 2011 8:09 am
Arkansas drug court programs underfunded
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] A funding shortfall for drug courts could trip up changes approved…
by - August 25, 2011 10:46 pm
Adam & Eats: Boom-A-Rang Diner (Van Buren)
This diner in historic downtown Van Buren serves up a stellar breakfast with almost perfect chicken babies.
by - August 25, 2011 9:06 pm
Mercy system to invest $192 million in Fort Smith area
Officials with the St. Louis-based Sisters of Mercy plan to invest about $192 million in St. Edward Mercy health care facilities in the Fort Smith region as part of a…
by - August 25, 2011 4:34 pm
Beebe sets Nov. 8 special election on highway bonds
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Gov. Mike Beebe (D) is expected to announce plans for a…
by - August 25, 2011 3:38 pm
Work flow
New jobs are headed to Searcy and Sherwood.
by - August 25, 2011 3:29 pm
Petition to remove Blevins is dismissed
A petition to remove Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins was dismissed Thursday morning following a brief court hearing. Miller County Circuit Court Judge Kirk Johnson dismissed the petition to…
by - August 25, 2011 9:35 am
Fort Smith chamber up to $1.812 million for job fund (Updated)
Editor’s note: This story is updated to reflect that Cheryl Garner was not fired by the board of directors of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. However, Garner nor…
by - August 25, 2011 9:29 am
River Valley Life Teen Spooktacular 5K Costume Run
Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Chaffee Crossing. Registration/Check in at 7 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. Pre-Registration Race Fee: 5K Individual – $25; One Mile walk – $20.00 (t…
by - August 25, 2011 8:50 am
Turner Bend to celebrate 100 years on the Mulberry
story by Jill Rohrbach, travel writer, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The Turner Bend store — set amid the changing shape of a lush landscape influenced by rippling…
by - August 24, 2011 10:51 pm
Big Screen Peter: The Whistleblower
The limited-run movie delivers a graphic and horrible message about the human trafficking industry.
by - August 24, 2011 10:36 pm
XNA unveils $20 million concourse
A cross section of the business and political movers and shakers in Northwest Arkansas gathered Wednesday evening to tour the new $20 million concourse at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport…
by - August 24, 2011 3:18 pm
State job chief ‘concerned’ about Whirlpool, Mitsubishi
Maria Haley, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Department, said Wednesday she has concerns about Whirlpool and Mitsubishi operations in Fort Smith, and that the state is doing what it…
by - August 24, 2011 3:06 pm
AEDC director discusses economy, job recruitment
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] 73 is the new 60. AEDC Director Maria Haley told a…
by - August 24, 2011 11:54 am
Randy Travis In Concert
Randy Travis In Concert September 17 8 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center Randy Travis in Concert at the Fine Arts Center. For more information visit http://www.randytravis.com/tour/van-buren-ar or by calling…