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C.R. Crawford Leading $5.5M Project on West Truckers Drive (Real Deals)

Assisted living facility will have 59 beds.

Here we are again

“You will never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.” – Irish proverb Here we are again in Fort Smith with another study. This time it’s an…

Porn star dreamin’

“Son, what are your plans after you graduate this month?” “Well Mom, I’m heading to California to be a porn star. I’m going to follow my passion!” If being a…

Diamond Hogs win series over Tennessee

Seniors Randall Fant and Matt Vinson made their last regular season start at Baum Stadium a memorable one on Sunday as the two seniors led No. 14 Arkansas to a…

Heart Ball pushes $500,000 fundraising goal

Although the mood was merry for an evening of dinner, dancing, champagne and entertainment, the reason for the Northwest Arkansas Heart Ball was serious, focusing on heart problems in children….

Crawfish Boil draws larger crowd, more money for Girls Inc. (Updated)

An estimated 300 people gathered on a pleasant Saturday evening (May 11) for a Crawfish Boil fundraiser that generated more than $5,000 for Girls Inc. of Fort Smith. The event…

Old Timer’s festival brings crowds to downtown Van Buren

Thousands of visitors strolled the Main Street of Van Buren during the 36th Annual Old Timer's Day Arts and Crafts Festival which kicked off on Friday (May 10). A large…

Asa and Brandon

Has Arkansas finally found a candidate for Governor who is camera shy? I seem to recall Asa Hutchinson as a candidate for several offices, U.S. Senate, Attorney General, Congress and…

High cost of beef crimps demand

Escalating beef prices have corporate giants McDonald’s and Tyson Foods backtracking in recent days. And with the summer grilling season just days away, consumers wanting steaks and premium burgers will…

Chamber speakers tout regionalism, economic diversity

Regionalism is part of the allure of Fort Smith and it will be key to the future growth of the area's economy. That is according to two speakers at the…

Sears to offer lease-purchase program

In an effort to better compete with big box retailers on large ticket items such as electronics and household appliances, Sears will offer a lease-purchase option for the credit challenged….

ABB chief to step down

ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons, according to a company statement issued Friday (May 10). Zurich, Switzerland-based ABB is the parent company…

Colleges, universities begin to set campus gun policies

Despite all of the discussion in the legislature about Act 226, a bill that would allow faculty and staff to carry a concealed firearm on college campuses, NorthWest Arkansas Community…

Daniels reflects on his many years in office

Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) announced earlier this week that he would not seek re-election to another term of office in 2014. His eventual retirement will mark nearly three…

Susan Inman to run for Arkansas Secretary of State

The candidate announcements continue to trickle in and the first announced candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State has been made by Pulaski County Elections Commission Chair Susan Inman. Inman, a…

UA to graduate record number at Spring commencement

The Spring Commencement at the University of Arkansas will once again have the largest graduating class in school history – an estimated 3,700 students, roughly 1,000 more graduates than last…

Gov. Beebe names 36 to boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe also announced the following appointments. David Stewart, Fayetteville, to the Washington County District Court, Fayetteville Department. Appointment expires Dec. 31, 2014. Replaces Rudy Moore. Larry Dean Autry,…

Sustainable packaging and Wal-Mart

In an effort to connect buyers, product suppliers and packaging suppliers, Wal-Mart held this week its 8th annual Sustainable Packaging Exposition. The retailer looks to drive innovation, “every day low…

Arkansas tobacco tax revenue down 5.2%

Tax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than 9%. But one area…

OG&E installing LED lights in Fort Smith

A new pilot program from Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) could make the drive along Phoenix Avenue near the airport a little brighter, even in the dead of night. Crews…