Fort Smith

Anger, tension grows in 1% tax issue

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] The animosity between sides in the debate over the 1% prepared food tax in Fort Smith grows with each new wrinkle. It recently hit a…

Adam & Eats: Pat’s Place

This new restaurant brings to the area straightforward, simple, southern food.

Accounting pessimism

Number crunchers are less optimistic about the economy.

Revenue report: Fuel prices slow consumer spending

Arkansas’ May revenue report suggests higher fuel prices are slowing consumer spending, which in turn pushed sales tax collections below the forecast. Overall, state tax collections for the 11 months…

Fracking fluid disclosures on file

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] "What’s in the water?" That was the impetus for a consensus…

With trees removed, UAFS library expansion moves forward

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] Planning delays are to blame for the brief pause in the Boreham Library expansion, and not concerns over the loblolly pine tree removal project, which…

Big Screen Peter: The Hangover II

It’s an unapologetic continuance of the first bit of “brilliant” nonsense, and it still works in delivering laughs and a good movie.

Flowers to retire as Arkansas highway director

Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] After 43 years of roadside service, Arkansas’ highway director is driving…

Foreclosed home sales in area down in early 2011

There were 62 foreclosed homes sold in the Fort Smith region during the first quarter of 2011, down from the 72 in same quarter of 2010, and with the average…

Fishing, swimming and the quiet side of Mulberry

story by Connie Las-Schneider If your idea of fun is spending four days partying with a huge crowd high on music and mayhem, Wakarusa Music Festival is for you. For…

Fort Smith jobless rate drops below 8%

The Fort Smith metro jobless rate fell to an estimated 7.7% in April, with the estimated number of unemployed falling below 11,000 for the first time in five months. According…

CSC Guild New Member Tea

The Community Services Clearinghouse Guild hosts a New Member Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. June 5 at the Clearinghouse office, 4420 Wheeler Avenue. You are invited to join this group…

The City Wire launches new events, products

A student video program, unique advertising formats and the test run of a new networking event are just a few of the new products and events coordinated or managed by…

The Consumer Compass Report: Area consumer confidence wanes

People in the Fort Smith region appear to be uncertain about personal finances and the overall economy, according to the most recent The Consumer Compass Report. Of the almost 600…

Martini uses robotics to drive student achievement

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…

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Restaurant recovery

National index shows an upward trend in the sector.

Ceremony opens renovated Greenwood Square, new Veteran’s Memorial

story and photo by Theresa Burtchett The Greenwood Square was filled Monday evening (May 30) with people eager for their first look at the redesigned Memorial Square and its new…

A Benefit Performance by the Fort Smith Little Theater of “GAS LIGHT” for the Fort Smith Noon Lions Club

Special Performance of a "Gas Light", a classic melodrama set in a time when London households had gas-fed fixtures to light up dark corners. This performance benefits FORT SMITH NOON LIONS CLUB. Tickets are…

Fort Smith Jazz Festival features national, local talent

The Fort Smith Jazz Festival returns on June 4, with jazz legend Tommy Crook and local jazz players on the list to perform at the free concert held in Ross…