by - July 16, 2014 5:34 pm
An agreement Wednesday (July 16) by the Springdale Water and Sewer Commission to buy two compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks is proof that efforts by Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, the…
by - July 16, 2014 3:21 pm
Comparisons of legal billings among cities similar in size to Fort Smith show mixed results, with some cities spending more on legal services than the city of Fort Smith, while…
by - July 16, 2014 2:06 pm
Hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren point to an uptick in area business and tourism travel, while a federal agency report indicates a national downturn in travel…
by - July 16, 2014 1:07 pm
In an effort to boost flattening e-book sales Amazon announced its testing a e-book subscription service for under $10. The publishing house / retailer will offer Kindle users access to…
by - July 15, 2014 11:20 pm
One may admire the perseverance of Fort Smith City Directors Kevin Settle and Mike Lorenz in their effort to quash any discussion of how the city handles its legal needs,…
by - July 15, 2014 11:16 pm
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, along with his wife Barbara, journeyed across the state Tuesday (July 15) as they campaigned for their son's re-election to the Senate….
by - July 15, 2014 10:51 pm
An investor lawsuit against Hillshire Brands was filed this week by Shareholders Foundation Inc. The suit claims Hillshire executives breached their fiduciary duties by agreeing to sell the company to…
by - July 15, 2014 10:14 pm
The retail battleground in Canada is fierce and Wal-Mart just announced another tactical play offering free shipping on all of its household items. The move is seen by analysts as…
by - July 15, 2014 9:40 pm
At Tuesday’s (July 15) meeting of the Sebastian County Quorum Court, the Court approved on a third vote by a tally of seven to six an ordinance that would have…
by - July 15, 2014 9:35 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors defeated an ordinance Tuesday night (July 15) that would have repealed a section of city code which allows a majority of the Board to…
by - July 15, 2014 5:39 pm
Three drivers for Van Buren-based USA Truck placed among the state's best at the 2014 Arkansas Trucking Championship July 11-12 in Rogers. The Little Rock-based Arkansas Trucking Association hosts this annual…
by - July 15, 2014 5:31 pm
Consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of the nation’s gross domestic product, remains fickle as signs still point to timid behavior despite heavy promotional activity from retailers. And consumer activity is…
by - July 15, 2014 4:04 pm
The Samaritan Community Center’s SnackPacks for Kids program received a $45,000 grant from Tyson Foods in Springdale, the second such donation in the past year. “No child should ever go…
by - July 15, 2014 3:48 pm
The University of Arkansas announced Tuesday (July 15) that the Wallace and Jama Fowler Family has made a $2.5 million gift to help fund the University of Arkansas’ new Baseball…
by - July 15, 2014 3:43 pm
Sparks Health System announced Tuesday it is making an early release of approximately $13.5 million to be applied toward the opening of the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith.
by - July 15, 2014 3:28 pm
Sparks Health System is making an early release of approximately $13.5 million to be applied toward the opening of the proposed Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing in…
by - July 15, 2014 3:09 pm
A meeting of the Central Business Improvement District on Tuesday (July 15) provided an update on potential street closures in the downtown area. The CBID has previously requested that the…
by - July 15, 2014 3:02 pm
Crawford County's home sales may have fallen off in May, but the northern neighbor to Fort Smith more than made up for a disappointing May with its June sales report….
by - July 15, 2014 2:28 pm
In an effort to position the bank for growth, First National Bank of Green Forest president and CEO Steve Stafford said Tuesday the bank has changed its name to Anstaff Bank.
by - July 15, 2014 2:15 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services picked up steam in the second quarter after a sluggish start to fiscal 2014. The Lowell-based logistics firms reported solid net profits of $93.4 million, up…
