by - August 19, 2011 10:11 am
State jobless rate up to 8.2%
Arkansas’ jobless rate increased to an estimated 8.2% in July, up from 8.1% in June, and up from 7.8% in July 2010. The rate is the highest seen since April…
Fort Smith
by - August 18, 2011 7:28 pm
FCRA donates $50,000 to chamber development fund
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) board members granted a $50,000 donation to the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce during a Thursday meeting. The agreement…
by - August 18, 2011 6:42 pm
Adam & Eats: Wing King
The cooks at this establishment send out good food, good vibrations and some killer fried Kool-Aid.
by - August 18, 2011 6:04 pm
Regional connection part of XNA concourse opening
The Aug. 24 grand opening of a new $20 million concourse at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is expected to draw more than 500 business and political leaders from…
by - August 18, 2011 5:53 pm
Car-Mart quarterly income up 3.97%
Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. blew past analyst estimates to earn $8.282 million in the second quarter, up 3.97% compared to the 2010 quarter, company officials reported Thursday (Aug. 18). The…
by - August 18, 2011 5:12 pm
Nursing program proposal approved by ATU trustees
The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees voted Thursday (Aug. 18) to approve a program proposal for an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark…
by - August 18, 2011 4:48 pm
Arthur arrested, charged related to scuffle with Mayor
Eric Arthur was arrested Thursday afternoon (Aug. 18) following a warrant issued by Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue. Arthur is charged with battery in the third degree for “recklessly…
by - August 18, 2011 12:33 pm
Smith a leader on Fort Smith trails development
Editor’s note: The City Wire seeks to recognize accomplishments of those living and working in the Fort Smith region. Special recognitions, accomplishments, philanthropic support and input from The City Wire…
by - August 18, 2011 9:32 am
Basic Excel 2010
The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is offering Basic Excel 2010 on Tuesday and Thursdays. The class will meet August 23, 25, 30, and Sept. 1 from 5:00-7:50pm. The Cost…
by - August 18, 2011 9:29 am
Basic Excel 2010
The Fort Smith Adult Education Center is offering Basic Excel 2010 on Tuesday and Thursdays. The class will meet August 23, 25, 30, and Sept. 1 from 5:00-7:50pm. The Cost…
by - August 17, 2011 5:57 pm
Sewell named ATU-Ozark Teacher of the Year
Automotive Service Technology Chair Bobby Sewell of Subiaco has been named Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus’ “Teacher of the Year.” The announcement came during the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual…
by - August 17, 2011 5:55 pm
Kelly joins Cooper Clinic
Peggy Kelly, APN, has joined Cooper Clinic to practice with Dr. Robert Nowlin in the Cooper Clinic Department of Internal Medicine. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Central…
by - August 17, 2011 5:36 pm
Big Screen Peter: 30 Minutes or Less
Though the talent is evidently present throughout, the movie winds its way through 80 odd minutes of outlandish situations to no effect.
by - August 17, 2011 5:10 pm
Mayor: ‘Meetings will not be allowed to deteriorate’
story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and former city council candidate Eric Arthur both made statements a day after they were involved in an altercation following…
by - August 17, 2011 5:04 pm
10th annual A Night in the Caribbean
The 10th annual "A Night in the Caribbean" will be held at Golden Living from 6-11 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012. All procceds benefit The Gregory Kistler Center. A…
by - August 17, 2011 4:11 pm
GOP primary set for Sebastian County Circuit Clerk post
The political filing season is more than seven months away, but a GOP primary for the Sebastian County Circuit Clerk post is already on the schedule. Denora Coomer, a 28-year…
by - August 17, 2011 1:40 pm
ADFA, AEDC see 18%-25% of loans in default
story by Steve Brawner and Roby Brock [email protected] [email protected] The recent closing of Yarnell’s not only was a blow to the state’s economy (and taste buds), but it also called…
by - August 17, 2011 12:07 am
County considers EMS, water park facilities
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Sebastian County Quorum Court members met Tuesday night to discuss future plans for the existing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facilities in Greenwood. Following review and…
by - August 16, 2011 11:11 pm
Fort Smith Mayor assaulted after board meeting
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders was shoved to the ground in a brief altercation with Eric Arthur, a former candidate for city director and a regular critic of the city….
by - August 16, 2011 9:04 pm
Fort Smith board endorses 1% food tax option
story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted 6-1 on Tuesday (Aug. 16) to endorse voter approval of the 1% prepared food tax, which has already…