by - June 2, 2014 3:44 pm
The value of building permits in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren were a combined $16.345 million in the month of May. The total represents a decline of 52.76% when…
by - June 2, 2014 3:15 pm
Wal-Mart shareholders week is a global affair with 5,000 delegates visiting from 27 countries and every state where Wal-Mart operates under 71 banners. The Wal-Mart representatives began arriving at Northwest…
by - June 2, 2014 2:38 pm
The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced a far-reaching and controversial plan Monday (June 2) that it says will cut carbon dioxide emissions 30% by 2030 from 2005 levels, a move…
by - June 1, 2014 11:49 pm
It’s no surprise to see Wal-Mart seeking inroads with Hachette Book Group given that the relationship between Amazon and the publisher is strained. Hachette and Amazon have been unable to…
by - June 1, 2014 5:48 pm
More than 40 state business leaders met with Gov. Mike Beebe at the Governor’s mansion last week to discuss job openings, skills gaps, and the need for more coordination among…
by - June 1, 2014 5:30 pm
He dang sure shouldn’t be, but Jason Isbell was an afterthought on the promo stuff announcing a July 7 concert at the AMP in Northwest Arkansas. Isbell would probably be…
by - June 1, 2014 5:10 pm
Wakarusa comes just once a year, but Brett Mosiman spends all the time in between planning for the next one. The four-day music festival, now in its 11th year, is…
by - June 1, 2014 4:51 pm
It came as no surprise this past week when Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson, a former federal prosecutor, unveiled a plan to ratchet up efforts to curtail violent crime and…
by - June 1, 2014 12:47 pm
The Children's Emergency Shelter heated up the Fort Smith River Pavilion on Saturday (May 31) evening as it hosted the second annual "Havana Nights." Presented by the Fiori Family, the…
by - June 1, 2014 11:47 am
Men from law enforcement, government and the business world donned heels instead of running shoes Saturday (May 31) for a relay aimed at helping end family violence. Champions for Heels,…
by - May 30, 2014 5:19 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe typically travels to a community when a $30 million deal that could create almost 1,000 jobs is being announced. But he did not attend such an announcement…
by - May 30, 2014 3:19 pm
The companys $30 million plan was announced Friday.
by - May 30, 2014 3:13 pm
Wal-Mart Stores announced Friday (May 30) that Shelley Broader, president and CEO of Walmart Canada, has been promoted to executive vice president, president and CEO of Walmart EMEA. In her…
by - May 30, 2014 3:06 pm
Crawford County Chronicles June 1 UAFS Drennen Scott Historic Site- Van Buren 1:30 and again at 3:00 p.m. The June Chronicles will have Warren Blaylock talking about Bonnie and…
by - May 30, 2014 2:30 pm
Opening Reception Center For Art & Education- Van Buren June 1 1-4 p.m. Opening Reception for Main Gallery “Old School New beginnings” Danny Wilfong and Studio Gallery Ralph Wallance…
by - May 30, 2014 1:43 pm
Fort Smith-based ArcBest Corp. – formerly known as Arkansas Best Corp. – is expanding its corporate presence in the region with a $30 million plan that will see the construction…
by - May 30, 2014 9:38 am
Van Buren-based Knesek Guns Inc. was recognized with the “E” Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The award, which was presented to Knesek employees by U.S. Secretary of Commerce…
by - May 30, 2014 9:29 am
Alexander Greene, the former head of U.S. private equity at Brookfield Asset Management, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Van Buren-based USA Truck. Greene’s appointment expands the…
by - May 29, 2014 8:51 pm
The local construction sector in Benton and Washington counties is building new roads, trail infrastructure and several large commercial projects, but new home starts declined sharply in April. The four…
by - May 29, 2014 6:32 pm
The filing period for positions on the Fort Smith Board of Directors closed Thursday (May 29) at noon with only one race contested. City Director/Vice Mayor Kevin Settle and Mayor…
