Regions

Home renovations, additions on the rise

As the economy shows signs of improving, one sign is that more people in Northwest Arkansas are willing to spend money on renovations and additions to their home. City planning…

Fort Smith residents provide input on comp plan update

Citizens got their first chance to take part in the future direction of the city of Fort Smith at two public meetings held today (July 29). The first meeting, at…

McKeown rejoins CJRW as chief public relations officer

Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, the Little Rock-based advertising, marketing, and public relations firm has named Richard McKeown senior vice president and chief public relations officer, effective immediately.   McKeown was previously…

Car-Mart opens dealership No. 126

America’s Car-Mart stretched its footprint a little further east opening a dealership in Rome, Ga., this week. It’s the second location in the Peach State and No. 126 for the…

Hutchinson’s Herculean challenge

The proofreaders for the Mike Ross gubernatorial inauguration invitations have been hired and called in to work early. Such were some of the early notes from the conventional political wisdom…

Northwest Arkansas building pace increases in June

With half of 2013 in the books, home builders and lenders give the local residential construction market a solid “B” grade, citing modest improvements in demand at a pace that…

Mercy Fort Smith receives NICU support grant from Walmart Foundation

Mercy Fort Smith has received a $150,000 contribution to assist with purchasing critical care equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The grant – which was given to the…

Ken Blevins sues Sebastian County Judge David Hudson

Former Sebastian County Circuit Clerk Ken Blevins filed a lawsuit against County Judge David Hudson last week, accusing Hudson of causing him to lose his bid for re-election last year…

2013 season to include 75th anniversary of Razorback stadium

The 2013 season marks the 75th anniversary of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, which was opened in 1938. The first game in the stadium, which opened with an original capacity…

Toller family donates $1 million to the University of Arkansas

The legacy of William R. “Bill” Toller is being memorialized with a $1 million gift to the University of Arkansas from his wife, Jo Ella, and children, Bob Toller, Michelle…

Rothenberger named CFO for Sparks, Summit

David Rothenberger has been named the chief financial officer for Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren. Both hospitals are operated by Naples, Fla.-based…

Halter drops out of race for governor (Updated)

Former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter today (July 29) announced his intent to withdraw from the Democratic primary for governor after a disappointing fundraising quarter showed Halter only raising a little…

Kid’s Skills Challenge

The First Tee of Fort Smith will be holding its annual Kid's Skills Challenge, Family Fun Day and Ultimate Ball Drop on Saturday, August 10th. Location: The First Tee of…

Notes on the ‘no sales-tax’ weekend

The upcoming weekend of August 3-4 will be Arkansas’ third “no sales tax” weekend on back-to-school clothing, equipment, supplies and instructional materials. Looking back, one has to wonder why it…

UAFS student helps children with cancer

When the fall semester gets underway in August, Charles Ruiz will have enjoyed a summer of fishing, canoeing and hiking. But that’s not all. He’s also spent time making life…

United Way supporters ‘Stuff the Bus’ for back to school

Bright yellow buses were parked at Walmart stores throughout the Fort Smith area on Friday and Saturday (July 26-27) for United Way of Fort Smith Area's ninth annual "Stuff the…

Teen Time in Mulberry

Tweens & teens, the Mulberry Public Library has activites and refreshments planned just for you! For more information, please call 479-997-1226

P.A.M. Transportation returns to profitability

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. returned to paydirt in the second quarter, posting net income of $2.682 million, or 31 cents a share. Net profits rose 186% from $934,791 earned in…

Preschool Story Time in Mulberry

Stories, music, snacks, and crafts for your little one at the Mulberry Public Library. For more information, please call 479-997-1226.

National Dog Day donations at Alma Library

National Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26th to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. The Day also…