by - April 8, 2013 7:12 pm
Film industry taking notice of Arkansas (updated)
A recent amendment to a 2009 Arkansas law is already making a buzz in the film industry and local people in the industry hope that buzz only gets louder. The…
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by - April 8, 2013 4:40 pm
J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson is out
Former Apple executive Ron Johnson was outsted from his CEO role at Dallas-based J.C.Penney on Monday, (April 8), according to CNBC. J.C.Penney said Mike Ullman, will step in as interim…
by - April 8, 2013 4:14 pm
UAFS Jazz Night
The Jazz Band and Jazz Catz from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith are once again sharing the stage for another unforgettable evening of jazz favorites. This year’s annual…
by - April 8, 2013 4:00 pm
Canada: New battleground for U.S. retailers
Big box retailers Wal-Mart and Target are no strangers to competition, going head-to-head in the U.S. market for more than four decades. But the latest frontier for these two players…
by - April 8, 2013 3:34 pm
New law shows conflict between cities, counties
Of the many bills to make their way through the Arkansas General Assembly this year, only one likely brought to light the very heated disagreements that cities and counties sometimes…
by - April 8, 2013 3:11 pm
$30 million Trust lawsuit filed in Newton County
Likely to garner broad interest is an estimated $30 million inheritance-related lawsuit filed in Newton County, Arkansas, involving family members of Banquet Foods founder Howard Stamper and the Metropolitan Museum…
by - April 8, 2013 3:07 pm
Beebe announces 35 board appointments and commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday (April 8) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Mary Anne Salmon, North Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires…
by - April 8, 2013 2:13 pm
Arkansas House approves Big River Steel project
A companion bill to an already approved Senate measure that would provide a bond issue and the terms of the agreement for the Big River Steel Mill superproject passed the…
by - April 8, 2013 1:16 pm
UAFS Vocal Performance Workshop
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith music students will perform Broadway classics from Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dreamgirls, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, Cinderella, The Sound of…
by - April 8, 2013 12:40 pm
Fourth generation to lead George’s Inc.
Springdale-based George’s Inc. has appointed Carl George and Charles George as co-CEO and presidents for the chicken processing company. Chief executive Gary George is stepping aside from the day-to-day operations,…
by - April 8, 2013 6:17 am
Apple Inc. legend Wozniak: ‘Love what you’re doing’
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak made his first-ever trip to Arkansas over the weekend, but he was not here to enjoy all the natural beauty the state has to offer or…
by - April 8, 2013 12:05 am
George Brothers Promoted, Will Share Executive Responsibilities
Gary George will remain as the company’s chairman.
by - April 7, 2013 10:04 pm
Prepaid mobile grows and Wal-Mart wants its share
Consumers converting to smart phone technology continues to rise, but the revenue derived from traditional postpaid customers is not keeping pace, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. It seems prepaid…
by - April 7, 2013 2:09 pm
Springdale ‘GearHogs’ a winner in robotics challenge
After three days of feverish competition at the University of Arkansas Barnhill Arena, organizers of the Razorback Regional FIRST Robotics Competition crowned the winners of the science and engineering challenge…
by - April 7, 2013 1:37 pm
Cancer Support House hosts 17th Annual Wine & Roses
More than 350 guests came out to the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House on Saturday evening (April 6) to celebrate the organization’s 17th Annual Wine & Roses Gala. Filled…
by - April 7, 2013 12:56 pm
Downtown Fort Smith home to 5th annual Heritage Festival
The fifth annual Fort Smith Heritage Festival was held in downtown Fort Smith on Saturday and Sunday (April 6-7), and presented the history of Fort Smith as well as many…
by - April 7, 2013 12:20 pm
MovieLounge the scene of a Farmers Market
Fort Smith’s MovieLounge hosted an old-fashioned Farmers Market on Saturday (April 6). Featuring a wide-array of produce, homemade treats and apparel, the event provided market-goers with the opportunity to support…
by - April 7, 2013 11:46 am
A call to action
Like every other community in America, the Fort Smith Region is currently experiencing a silent crisis – CHILD ABUSE. This crisis has been going on for far longer than any…
by - April 6, 2013 8:12 pm
NWA beer distributor Bob McBride dies
Robert Owen “Bob” McBride, the longtime owner of Fayetteville-based McBride Distributing Inc., died April 4 in his Fayetteville home. He was 72. McBride assumed ownership of the Anheuser-Busch distributorship in…
by - April 6, 2013 1:52 am
Mental Wrestling Federation
Love Trivia? This is your chance to prove you really do know it all, and make a whole lot of cash proving it. 64 Teams. 6 Weeks. 1 Belt. $15,000!…