Fort Smith

J.R.’s Country Variety Show

J.R.’s Country Gospel Show King Opera House Van Buren September 17 7 p.m. J.R.’s Country Gospel Variety Show. 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For…

September Gallery & Studio Exhibition

September Gallery & Studio Exhibition Center For Art & Education Opening date September 11 Dates September 7-23 35th Adult Art Competition. For more information visit www.art-ed.org or call 479-474-4411.

“Tribute To The Legends”

“Tribute to the Legends” King Opera House September 10 6 p.m. “Tribute to the Legends” by Brushy Mt. Music Association with Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Elivs and others. Showtime 6…

“Swing South Country Variety Show”

“Swing South Country Variety Show” King Opera House Van Buren September 3 “Swing South Country Variety Show” featuring the Swing South Band (formally Clarksville Country. Music Show Band) with cousin…

First Bank Corp. names new CEO, board chairman

The board of directors of First Bank Corp, the parent company of First National Bank of Fort Smith and other financial entities, have named Sam T. Sicard president and CEO…

The Compass Report: July 2011 Numbers by the Wire

Hospitality tax collections and building permit values were the only bright spots in the regional economy for the July report of Numbers by the Wire. Sales tax collections are down,…

Bank money

Financials continue to improve for U.S. banks.

Air Show safety part of airport commission talk

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] With the Fort Smith Air Show slated for Oct. 1 and 2, safety was first on everyone’s mind at the August meeting of the Fort…

1st Annual Nuts About Scrap-Booking

1st Annual Nuts About Scrap-Booking October 8, 2011 9am-9pm At the…

Trucking index drops; USA Truck share price falls

The slow and often up-and-down nature of economic recovery continues to be reflected in the American Trucking Associations’ truck tonnage index, which dropped 1.3% in July. The For-Hire Truck Tonnage…

Directors support attempt to save Mallalieu facade

story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] In a special meeting on Tuesday (Aug. 23), Fort Smith city directors approved a $135,000 contract in an attempt to save the facade of the…

Beebe repeats call for ‘Washington to work’

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] There were no UFOs in the room. Nor did anyone question…

Business owners must craft good working environment

Stockman says a good boss communicates goals, tasks and issues clearly both within and outside the company.

Whirlpool studying ‘options’ for Fort Smith plant

Officials with Whirlpool Corp. have acknowledged a review of the Fort Smith refrigeration plant is underway, a change from previous denials that any significant changes were under consideration for the…

Clownin’ Around

Open Mike for Stand-Up Comedy & clean jokin’! Come by and be a clown. Everyone welcome! For more information, call the Van Buren Public Library at 474-6045.

Morning Coffee Klatch

Everyone welcome to come in for coffee and chat for awhile. Refreshments will be served. Drop the kids off at school and stop by the library for a bit of…

Gaming Monday

Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader? Come to the library to find out! Game based on the popular television show; prove just how smart you are! This free event…

Gaming Monday

Compete against your friends to see who the fastest texter in the library is. We all know you text, so who’s fastest? This free event is for ages 10 –…

Gaming Monday

This week’s game is Two Truths and a Lie. Can you find the lie in your friend’s answers? This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. Snacks will…

Greenwood native heads up UA animal science program

story info submitted by the University of Arkansas Greenwood native Dr. Mike Looper has been appointed head of the University of Arkansas department of animal science. Looper, who received the…