by - July 21, 2011 3:17 pm
Adam & Eats: Art’s BBQ
Art’s fails to support the claim of having the best burger in town, but it runs a close second.
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by - July 21, 2011 2:58 pm
Baldor helps ABB boost income
ABB reported a 43-percent increase in second-quarter net income to $893 million amid strong industrial growth, higher earnings in the Power Systems division and the contribution from recent acquisitions, especially…
by - July 21, 2011 1:28 pm
Rumors tie Murphy Oil to Canadian company
Although the rumors abound about a possible deal between El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. and Calgary, Alberta-based Husky Energy, there is no clear information about a possible deal, and both…
by - July 21, 2011 1:24 pm
Legal deal pushes Whirlpool to a quarterly loss
Settlement of a longstanding dispute with a Brazilian bank resulted in a second quarter loss of $161 million for Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. Whirlpool, which operates a refrigerator manufacturing plant…
by - July 21, 2011 9:50 am
Simmons, Home Bancshares post income gains
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] Arkansas-based banks continue post positive numbers, with Conway-based Home Bancshares reporting…
by - July 21, 2011 9:18 am
Atlantis lands, ends shuttle era
story provided by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 21, 2011 — Wrapping up 30 years of unmatched achievements and blazing a trail for the next…
by - July 21, 2011 8:45 am
USA Truck financials re-enter positive territory
Van Buren-based USA Truck re-entered positive territory during the second quarter with revenue up more than 22% and net income moving into the black after two consecutive quarters of more…
by - July 20, 2011 5:51 pm
Big Screen Peter: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 2
Peter likes Potter, and considers the final movie in the series a summer treasure with clear Messianic overtones.
by - July 20, 2011 5:31 pm
Fort Smith budget in better shape
So far, so good, with respect to the Fort Smith budget — a far cry from this time in 2010 when two rounds of budget cuts were needed in response…
by - July 20, 2011 5:05 pm
AG McDaniel, Rep. Hubbard argue about website
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] A conservative Republican state lawmaker accused Democratic Attorney General Dustin McDaniel…
by - July 20, 2011 1:47 pm
5 Fort Smith Directors to campaign for 1% tax
Five Fort Smith City Directors note unequivocally that they will actively campaign for passage of the 1% prepared food tax if and when it goes before voters. The tax was…
by - July 20, 2011 12:22 pm
The Compass Report: June 2011 Numbers by the Wire
Area sales and hospitality tax collections continue to show improvements, but economists believe higher fuel and commodity prices have depressed consumer spending. As was true in May, the jobless rate…
by - July 20, 2011 7:45 am
Fort Smith Board ready to send 1% issue to voters
story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] In its next regular meeting, the Fort Smith Board of Directors plans to vote on an ordinance setting up a November voter referendum on a…
by - July 19, 2011 10:16 pm
Still drinkin’
Spirit consumption is up for the 13th straight year.
by - July 19, 2011 7:23 pm
Redistricting maps shrink minority districts, pit incumbents
story by Roby Brock and Michael Tilley [email protected] All 3 members of the Arkansas Board of Apportionment (BOA) released their final maps, which carved out 135 new Senate and House…
by - July 19, 2011 4:18 pm
Benchmark tests show statewide gains
Eighth-grade students in the Fort Smith Public School system scored below the state average on the math and literacy segments of the 2011 Arkansas Augmented Benchmark Exams. Exam results, released…
by - July 19, 2011 8:29 am
Fort Smith Directors cite 1% harassment (corrected)
Editor’s note: Story corrected to remove inference that City Director Kevin Settle voted for direct enacment of the 1% prepared food tax. story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] Several Fort Smith…
by - July 19, 2011 8:25 am
Debt ceiling battle renews balanced budget debate (Updated)
U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, is using the debt ceiling debate to again push the Blue Dog Democrat position for a balanced budget amendment. Ross’ push for a balanced budget…
by - July 19, 2011 7:48 am
Become socially savvy
Building a marketing and communication plan around social network can boost any business.
by - July 18, 2011 6:03 pm
Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing Aug 1st Saturday and Kid’s Day
We’re inviting you to the Open House to tour our demonstration gardens, learn a little bit more about the gardens, and enjoy refreshments. This Saturday, Aug. 6th, we’ll talk about…