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Constitutional Candidates Fundraising Competitive In September

With a month to go, voters get a look at the September monthly contribution and expense reports from statewide GOP and Democratic candidates.

Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down Voter ID law

The Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling and overturned a controversial voter ID law passed in the 2013 General Assembly. The Republican-led legislature passed the voter ID…

Arkansas Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Voter ID Law

Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Obama, Allegations

Republican Leslie Rutledge said she is the only attorney general candidate who will stand up to President Obama’s “overreaching federal government,” while Rep. Nate Steel, D-Nashville, touted his legislative package…

Home sales still strong in Crawford and Sebastian counties

Home sales in the region were up double digits in September, with Crawford County posting a 13.75% improvement in sales volume over the same month in 2013 while Sebastian County…

Wal-Mart’s New U.S. Boss Addresses Inventory, Stocking Problems

Greg Foran has had an “unvarnished” view of store operations at Walmart U.S., and he said restoring balance between inventory and sales is needed to improve lackluster margins. He admitted…

Wal-Mart To Add Two Online Fulfillment Centers, Build Fewer Supercenters

The shift of capital allocation for fiscal 2016 favors e-commerce and convenience formats at Walmart U.S., and for good reason, according to the retailer’s top executives who outlined their future…

Fort Smith city boss wants to change Arkansas’ FOIA to define ‘meetings’

The city of Fort Smith may have seen a victory last week with the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging violations of the Freedom of Information Act, but the issue for…

Lenderman, Sullivan Debate At Jonesboro Kiwanis

Just a few days before early voting starts, the two candidates in a hotly-contested state House race spent Wednesday (Oct. 15) talking about everything from school safety to regulations. Republican…

Hospital Sales Tax Passes In Mississippi County

A half-cent sales tax to help fund the operations of two hospitals in Mississippi County was approved by voters Tuesday. In unofficial numbers, the tax passed by a 1,515 to…

Wal-Mart’s new U.S. boss addresses inventory, stocking problems

Greg Foran has had an “unvarnished” view of store operations at Walmart U.S., and he said restoring balance between inventory and sales is needed to improve lackluster margins. He admitted…

State Unemployment Expected To Fall, But Job Growth Only 2%

Arkansas’ unemployment rate is expected to drop to 5.3% – nearly full employment – by 2016, despite jobs growing at only moderate levels. Meanwhile, personal income and retail sales will…

Hot Rods & Heroes

On November 1st The Heartbeat of the Ozarks Classic Car Club is hosting a Veterans Tribute and charity event at the Arkansas Air Museum, Drake Field, Fayetteville. The event starts…

Wal-Mart to add two online fulfillment centers, build fewer supercenters (Updated)

Night Court at Fort Smith National Historic Site

United States v. Simon Amonia Friday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November15 at 6:00 p.m. In 1892 Simon Amonia was tried for selling alcohol into Indian Territory, which was…

Night Court at Fort Smith National Historic Site

United States v. Simon Amonia Friday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November15 at 6:00 p.m. In 1892 Simon Amonia was tried for selling alcohol into Indian Territory, which was…

November Eagle Watch Tours

Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area Announces November 2014 Eagle Watch Tours Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area offers eagle watch tours on Beaver Lake November 2014 through February 2015. …

Thriller

Fort Smith Museum of History Michael Jackson's Thriller October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 6:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m. Enjoy a performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller by…

New report shows Dollar General edges out Walmart for lowest opening prices

Cash strapped consumers looking for the rock bottom prices and the lowest opening price points may get a better deal at Dollar General than at Wal-Mart or Aldi, according to…

Fort Smith Board told legislative help unlikely with pension fund shortfall

The chance of the Arkansas General Assembly providing some sort of legislative relief to benefit Fort Smith and other cities facing funding shortfalls in pension contributions fund is "less than…