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Northwest Health adds two new geriatric specialists

Drs. Jose Fontanilla and Maria Judit, each board-certified in geriatrics, recently joined the medical staff of Northwest Health System, practicing at Northwest Senior Health Schmieding Center. The clinic is located…

Greenwood group to look at annexation options

The once-quaint town of Greenwood has morphed into a thriving small city situated along U.S. 71. If city officials get their way, Greenwood could soon be growing beyond its current…

Bill filed to push for Arkansas-ASU football game

HB 2274 by Rep. Andy Mayberry, R-Hensley, would force the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University – two of the state’s Division 1 schools – to play at least…

Billboard talk raises idea of sign elimination

Members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed outdoor advertising regulations at Monday's (March 12) noon study session, but the way some members of the Board and the crowd…

Symphonic Band Concert at UAFS

In an early celebration of both St. Patrick’s Day and the beginning of Spring, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present a Symphonic Band concert with multiple selections…

Oaklawn, Southland set record EGS wagers

The latest statistics released by the Arkansas Racing Commission show that casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland set new all-time monthly records in February. Both tracks saw nearly 14% increases…

Former Fayetteville roofer fined more than $137,000

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Tuesday (Mar. 12) that a Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge James Moody has ordered the owner of a now-defunct Fayetteville roofing company to pay more…

Medical care on demand more prevalent in NWA

It used to be that if you lived in Northwest Arkansas and got sick, you either had to wait to get in to see your primary doctor or, if you…

Easter Egg Hunt and Mallow Harvest

March 23, 2013 Easter Egg Hunt and Mallow Harvest Our special, On-the-Farm Easter Egg Hunt and Mallow Harvest is for children ages 11 and under. Farm opens at 10 a.m….

English named new dean of UA College of Engineering

John English has been named the ninth dean of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering. English, now serving as the dean of the College of Engineering at Kansas State…

Residential Housing Market Beginning to Set a Faster Pace

The last six months of 2012 showed several indicators of positive absorption and growth for the area.

UA Department Hosting Logistics Symposium

About 80 students and faculty members are expected to attend.

Rural loan program loss could hurt NWA, Fort Smith area

Like all things deemed too good to be true, local homebuyers will have one less financing option as they seek out mortgage loans after March 27. The rural development loan…

New Fort Smith Comprehensive Plan group named

Members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors, along with Mayor Sandy Sanders and City Administrator Ray Gosack, met in executive session Monday night (March 11) at the Creekmore Park…

Girls Inc. program connects bodies and minds

Female students at Kimmons Junior High School in Fort Smith have experienced a change of pace in physical education classes during the last eight weeks thanks to Girls Inc. of…

Biofuel tax credit sought for Arkansas producers

A bipartisan group of Arkansas legislators – to include representatives from Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith area – are supporting legislation creating a 10-cent per gallon fuel production tax…

Tween & Teen Time at Van Buren Library

Tween & Teens come and hang out after school at the Van Buren Library. Try your hand at a variety of games and activities with Ms. Bridgette Monday-Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Afterschool Program for Kids at Alma Library

Go fly a Kite! How about one you made yourself? At the Alma Public Library you can make a kite, Thursday, March 14th at 4:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. 479-632-4140