by - July 27, 2011 2:43 pm
Whirlpool to cut 65 jobs
Whirlpool Corp. officials announced Wednesday (July 27) the reduction of up to 25 salaried jobs in Fort Smith and confirmed that ending indoor ice maker production will result in up…
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by - July 27, 2011 1:18 pm
Acxiom hires new CEO, posts first quarter income gain
Little Rock-based Acxiom Corp. reported Wednesday (July 27) a fiscal first quarter profit of $10.975 million and announced that former Microsoft exec Scott Howe is the new president and CEO….
by - July 27, 2011 10:16 am
Wanted: Area candidate to seek 4th District post
Business and political leaders in the Fort Smith area were not happy with new Congressional district lines approved by the Arkansas Legislature in mid April. But they said they’d try…
by - July 27, 2011 7:40 am
Altus Grape Fest returns for 28th year
story by Connie Las-Schneider Folks in Franklin County aren’t going to let the heat stop the 28th annual Altus Grape Fest and its public grape stomps, Bacchus look-alike contest, fireworks,…
by - July 27, 2011 6:38 am
County to revisit Ben Geren water park plan
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Sebastian County Judge David Hudson said during Tuesday’s (July 26) Quorum Court meeting that up to $7.4 million in Ben Geren water park plans would…
by - July 27, 2011 6:31 am
FAA furlough to delay Fort Smith airport work
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] One of the burning topics on the collective mind of the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission at Tuesday’s meeting was the furlough of the Federal…
by - July 26, 2011 4:19 pm
InvoTek awarded SBIR grant
Alma-based InvoTek, a research and development company, was awarded a $120,643 Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop prototypes of a computer…
by - July 26, 2011 4:17 pm
Spinner named to Arkansas Best Corp. board
Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. has announced that Steven Spinner, president and CEO of United Natural Foods Inc., was appointed to the board of directors effective July 21. "As the…
by - July 26, 2011 4:00 pm
The Arkansas Election Line: 4th Congressional District
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] With Rep. Mike Ross’ departure from the 2012 Congressional race, the…
by - July 26, 2011 3:43 pm
Things to consider before leasing space
Aggressive negotiations, awareness of ancillary costs and other factors are important in obtaining a equitable lease.
by - July 26, 2011 3:32 pm
Agency funding plan may change; 1% ordinance vote set
story by Luke Hobbs [email protected] The Fort Smith Board of Directors decided in Tuesday’s (July 26) study session to use a new formula for funding outside agencies in the 2012…
by - July 26, 2011 11:12 am
“Festival on the Border”
First ever "Festival on the Border"! Tickets are $10 per person per day! YES, that’s right!! Only $10 will get you in at River Park to hear The Randy Rogers…
by - July 26, 2011 10:48 am
Area home sales down 13%
The number of homes sold in the Fort Smith area is down 13.39% during the first half of 2011, with homes sold statewide down 11.16%. The Arkansas Realtors Association reported…
by - July 26, 2011 10:30 am
Tri For Kids
Triathlon FOR kids & fundraiser to HELP kids through Kistler Center! …Swim, Bike, Run… why TRI just one? _______________________________________________________ …Registration CLOSES 8 days before the event! Tell your friends NOW…
by - July 26, 2011 9:04 am
Fort Smith street tax revenue down in June report
Fort Smith’s June revenue report saw collections on the city’s 1% street tax decline, ending seven consecutive months of year-over-year increases. Each of the city’s 1% sales taxes (1% for…
by - July 25, 2011 4:44 pm
BancorpSouth posts earnings, revenue gains
Improvements in loan quality helped Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth post second quarter per share earnings of 15 cents, handily beating analyst estimates of 4 cents per share. Second quarter income was…
by - July 25, 2011 4:32 pm
Wingo, the Therapy Dog Story time
Wingo, the Therapy Dog Story time 9:30 am & 11:00 am Van Buren Public Library We will have some special guests at our story time. Wingo, the therapy dog and…
by - July 25, 2011 12:02 pm
Back to School Haircuts
Free haircuts for single parents and their children up to age 10. Spaces are limited so registration is required. Stop by the front desk or call the Van Buren Public…
by - July 25, 2011 10:27 am
U.S. Rep. Ross will not seek 2012 re-election (Updated)
story by Roby Brock and Michael Tilley [email protected] Saying it is time for someone else to represent Arkansas’ 4th Congressional District, Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, said Monday he will…
by - July 25, 2011 10:06 am
Retirement havens
AARP lists the top 10 U.S. retirement cities.