Regions

188th future uncertain even with BRAC delay

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said Monday (Aug. 6) he is pleased with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s decision to not push for a BRAC round in 2013, but is not…

Fracking linked to ‘small-magnitude’ earthquakes

Fracking may cause more earthquakes than initially thought, according to an article in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. At least 59 “small-magnitude” earthquakes of 1.4 to…

Fed says banks easing standards on loans

U.S. banks are relaxing their terms on credit cards and lending for autos and commercial real estate, according to a Federal Reserve survey. “Domestic banks, on balance, continued to report…

Backup generator failure puzzles FSPD

Accidents happen. And last week, many readers wanted to know about the one that led to the power outage at the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD). Sgt. Daniel Grubbs, FSPD…

Profits shrink; Tyson Foods mounts defense

Tyson Foods says it will stay profitable in 2012 despite soaring grain costs related to the worst drought in a half-century. But the meat giant’s third quarter profits of $76…

Revealing the Artist’s Story through Documentary Film at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Revealing the Artist's Story through Documentary Film Sunday, August 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Presented by Los Angeles-based Filmmaker Dale Schierholt. Get to know artists in our collection, Louise Nevelson…

Artmazing Race – Artinfusion Young Patrons at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Come join the Artmazing Race and discover what Crystal Bridges' Artinfusion Young Patrons is all about! Join the fun at the Artmazing Race on the Crystal Bridges trails and grounds….