Regions

Court Denies Appeal in Developer’s Lawsuit

The state’s highest court upheld a Washington County judge’s order dismissing Tom Terminella’s suit against Metropolitan National Bank.

Luck of the Irish (setter) and more

FAYETTEVILLE — Pets are half price, but you can count on getting the whole dog this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday (March 17) at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. For the second consecutive…

It’s Oz and more Oz

FORT SMITH — Even before dancers with Western Arkansas Ballet take the stage later this month for a two-night run of The Wizard of Oz, the ballet’s supporters will gather…

The Farm grows food and community

The first year The Farm grew produce, it was essentially a large garden. The second year, it was more than a garden, but not quite what most would view as…

Rep. Carter to expand Arkansas tax review

A first reading of an outline slated for an April Joint Revenue and Tax Committee meeting indicates the scope of the interim committee’s work may be expanding. Rep. Davy Carter,…

The Fort Smith Little Theatre presents a play by Jerry Sterner, "Other People's Money" directed by Rham Cunningham. A present-day drama about present-day cutthroat capitalism – the good, the bad, and…

Girl Scout facts

Earlier this week, Girl Scouts all over the country began celebrating their 100th year. Among those celebrating were Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas —the regional chapter of the Girl…

Foreclosure filings remain stalled

Residential foreclosures in Arkansas moved at a slow pace in February affecting 457 households across the state. The number of distressed filings fell 73.6% from a year ago, according to…

Nominees sought for first GRIT tourism awards

FORT SMITH — The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau is doling out its inaugural GRIT awards for tourism on April 19, while at the same time pulling the cover off…

Former UA creative writing student returns with new works

FAYETTEVILLE — There are tales that get told and retold, passed down through generations. The characters and actions of these tales are part fact, part myth and part memory. Memory…

Walmart goes disc-to-digital

Walmart continues to think and apply technology to rev up store sales. The retail giant unveiled its disc-to-digital service today (March 14) that will allow in-store consumers to convert DVDs…

UA food pantry to be recognized at White House Thursday

FAYETTEVILLE – The student-run Full Circle Campus Food Pantry did not win the White House Campus Champions of Change Challenge — they came in second — but they’re going to…

Airport fire service tied to 188th

As the fate of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith continues to remain a source of speculation in the area, Fort Smith Regional Airport Director John Parker is not…

Big Screen Peter: Gosford Park

With the societal fever pitch surrounding Downton Abbey reaching a buzzing drone of late, I thought it apt to take a new look at one of Julian Fellowes earlier works,…

EOA Children’s House gets Walmart grant

SPRINGDALE — EOA Children’s House, the only center in Arkansas that provides long-term, year-round treatment to young abused and neglected children, has received a $84,578 grant from the Walmart Foundation to…

Food Bank donation alters homeless campus plan

One group’s loss is another group’s gain, unless you are the Old Fort Homeless Coalition (OFHC) and the River Valley Regional Food Bank (RVRFB), in which case a loss could…

WalmartLabs could be game-changer for retail giant

The big box retail titan Walmart has surprised analysts in recent months with a fresh new approach to global growth strategies blazing a trail toward the next generation of shoppers….

Fort Smith Economic Indicators Show Slight Gain

A report released Tuesday shows economic activity in Fort Smith slightly improved in November over the previous year.

Mitsubishi opening remains a mystery

Legislation was defeated Tuesday (Mar. 13) in the U.S. Senate that could have had an impact on Mitsubishi’s decision to operate its new but idle wind-turbine manufacturing plant in Fort…

Healthy Eating on a Budget

A representative from the Crawford County Extension office will be here to discuss healthy eating and stretching your money. For more information, please call the Mountainburg Public Library at 369-1600.