by - July 18, 2012 5:49 pm
With the space-shuttle program over, companies and governments are rushing to privatize travel into the cosmos. This spring, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, launched a capsule that docked…
by - July 18, 2012 5:33 pm
New U.S. home construction rose in June to the highest level in almost four years, indicating the residential real estate market is strengthening even as other parts of the economy…
by - July 18, 2012 5:04 pm
Cheryl Gilmore, chairperson of the Fort Smith Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB), stepped down on Wednesday (July 18) after an outburst against Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle went public on…
by - July 18, 2012 4:18 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — The last edition of "Are You Arkansavvy?" focused on movies that were filmed in Arkansas. This week we’ll look at actors from The Natural State. Their acting roles run…
by - July 18, 2012 3:35 pm
In a season of tepid retail, traffic big box operators are out to rustle up better back-to-school business by engaging shoppers online. Beginning Friday, Target Stores will launch its “Summer…
by - July 18, 2012 3:22 pm
SILOAM SPRINGS — The Osage Creek Amphitheater was billed as one of the largest music venues to be built in the area, with a seating capacity for nearly as many…
by - July 18, 2012 12:55 pm
Reeling commodity markets continue to beat down potential earnings and the share price of Tyson Foods Inc. The meat giant’s stock set a 52-week low this week and was downgraded…
by - July 18, 2012 10:58 am
Mustang Brewing Company celebrates its third anniversary next week with the Razing Hops & Hell music tour, which will have stops in Fort Smith, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. “The Razing Hops &…
by - July 18, 2012 9:36 am
Late Tuesday (July 17), state Medicaid officials released documents showing they expect the state to save about $372 million over a 7-year period if Arkansas were to opt into a…
by - July 17, 2012 11:31 pm
FORT SMITH — During the sesquicentennial of a war that changed the social, economic and political nature of Arkansas forever, it is important to reflect on the reasons for the war….
by - July 17, 2012 10:58 pm
In 2002, 110 women died each day from breast cancer. In 2012, 110 women still die each day from breast cancer because it wasn’t detected early enough. Women with dense…
by - July 17, 2012 10:11 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Tom Yazwinski is headed to the big leagues — professionally, that is. The co-host of KNWA’s morning show is picking up stakes and relocating to Seattle, a No. 12 market….
by - July 17, 2012 9:07 pm
Fort Smith Administrator Ray Gosack received a fourth performance review in less than a year Tuesday night (July 17) at the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting, and Fort Smith…
by - July 17, 2012 6:06 pm
Across-the-board cuts to federal programs may cost the U.S. 2.14 million jobs and reduce the gross domestic product by $215 billion next year, according to a study funded by defense…
by - July 17, 2012 6:00 pm
The U.S. would lose 710,000 jobs and economic output would decline by 1.3%, or $200 billion, if tax cuts for high earners are allowed to lapse, said a report prepared…
by - July 17, 2012 5:42 pm
More than 300 jobseekers had filed in to the Fort Smith Convention Center Exhibit Halls A and B during the first 50 minutes of the 7-hour Careers for Our Region…
by - July 17, 2012 5:27 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Spastic funny man Bobcat Goldthwait will open the UARK Bowl’s Fall 2012 Stand-Up Comedy Season with three shows Aug. 30-31. Canadian actor, talk-show host and comedian Tom Green will…
by - July 17, 2012 1:00 pm
FAYETTEVILLE — Keep Fayetteville Beautiful, a band of seemingly invisible volunteers that goes around the city quietly picking up waste and greening up the place, is seeking nonprofit status. One of…
by - July 17, 2012 11:05 am
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $20 per head last week, deteriorating to $6 by Tuesday (July 18), according to Hedgers Edge. The mid-year Cattle Inventory report will be issued…
by - July 17, 2012 10:27 am
The three candidates for Fort Smith City Director, Ward 1, all agree that working to create an environment for job growth will be their top priority if elected. Ward 1…
