by - May 11, 2012 10:37 am
Family Friday Flick
It is time for another movie and popcorn! Bring the family down and enjoy the cool air inside as you munch on freshly made popcorn and watch a movie. This…
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by - May 11, 2012 9:06 am
Own the Night – Poptab Bracelets
Make an awesome glow-in-the-dark bracelet made out of something recyclable – pop tabs. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, please contact your local Crawford…
by - May 11, 2012 7:09 am
Fort Smith Board discusses parks, facilities priorities
The joint meeting of the City of Fort Smith and its Parks Commission on Thursday (May 10) failed to set a five-year plan, the way City Administrator Ray Gosack wanted….
by - May 10, 2012 11:13 pm
Injunction filed against transit vote
FAYETTEVILLE — Members of the Washington County Quorum Court were surprised Thursday night (May 10) when they arrived at their regular monthly meeting to learn they were being sued over…
by - May 10, 2012 10:26 pm
It’s Time to Fix Fannie and Freddie
Followers of the American housing catastrophe were greeted with encouraging news this week. Fannie Mae, the government-owned mortgage-finance company, reported a $2.7 billion first-quarter profit. For the first time since…
by - May 10, 2012 10:13 pm
Buddy Smith Home to support homeless vets
One in four homeless throughout the nation and 20% of the homeless in Fort Smith are Armed Forces veterans. For the Next Step Day Room (NSDR), as well as attendees…
by - May 10, 2012 10:07 pm
Sicard: ‘Turn your passion into action’
Sam T. Sicard said his father’s greatest leadership trait was humility, and members of the 2012 Leadership Fort Smith class were encouraged by Sicard to be humble leaders and “turn…
by - May 10, 2012 9:57 pm
‘Pleasures by Kasey’ seeks acceptance, TV show
For the last time, Pleasures by Kasey is not a sexually oriented business, as it would be defined by the City of Fort Smith. But it could be a downtown…
by - May 10, 2012 8:55 pm
Jobless claims ease U.S. labor market concerns
BLOOMBERG — Claims for unemployment benefits declined last week to the lowest level in a month, easing concern that the U.S. labor market is faltering. First-time claims dropped by 1,000…
by - May 10, 2012 7:04 pm
UAMS grad presents paintings to NWA medical school
FAYETTEVILLE — Dr. John Cody, a retired psychiatrist and internationally recognized artist, was the center of attention at a recent reception at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Northwest. Cody, of Hays,…
by - May 10, 2012 6:02 pm
The City Wire adds staff, features
The City Wire continues to expand its presence in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas with staff additions, new features and new reports designed to provide timely news, data…
by - May 10, 2012 5:53 pm
Comedy: Iglesias is warm, fluffy and funny
FAYETTEVILLE — Don’t make fun of Gabriel Iglesias‘ size — leave that up to him. Iglesias, who deemed himself “Fluffy, not fat," will bring his self-deprecating brand of humor to the Walton…
by - May 10, 2012 5:05 pm
Springdale site considered for NWACC expansion
NorthWest Arkansas Community College's land use committee voted Thursday (May 10) to recommend its board of trustees enter preliminary discussion with land owner Philip Taldo for the school's Washington County…
by - May 10, 2012 4:57 pm
Family Fun in the Afternoon
Come bring the family and put your artist hat on as you create your own work of art on the sidewalk. Sidewalk chalk will be provided for the project. What…
by - May 10, 2012 4:53 pm
Walton Arts Center partnership expands footprint in central Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — The Walton Arts Center has partnered with the Little Rock Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Little Rock River Market, concert promoter Jim Green and the Riverfest Amphitheater to sponsor…
by - May 10, 2012 4:52 pm
Dillard’s earnings up 24%
Dillard’s, Inc. reported first quarter net income of $95 million, a 24% increase from a year ago when the upscale retailer reported profit of $76.7 million. Little Rock-based Dillard’s saw…
by - May 10, 2012 4:48 pm
Adam & Eats: Sargent’s Pump Station and BBQ
Ah, did you miss me? This week we are on the road again. We are getting extra adventurous this time around. We’re eating at a gas station. And no, they…
by - May 10, 2012 4:29 pm
Watercolor Class
Miss Susan will instruct us in the basics of watercolors. Canvas and equipment to create your own artwork will be supplied. You can take home your own work of art. …
by - May 10, 2012 4:26 pm
Family Friday Flick
Bring the family down for another of our movie and popcorn afternoons. Call the Van Buren Public Library at 474-6045 for more information, including the name of the movie. This is…
by - May 10, 2012 4:14 pm
Own the Night – Urban Legend
Hear some spooky urban legends and decide which are myths and which are facts. The teen who knows the most will win a prize. This is a free program for…