by - March 30, 2012 11:36 am
Legislation, art part of Fort Smith chamber expo
More than 200 attended a Thursday (Mar. 29) night “Business After Hours” type event and more than 300 attended the First Friday Breakfast as part of the launch of a…
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by - March 30, 2012 10:52 am
188th deploys; Commander talks about unit uncertainty
The first round of 188th Fighter Wing members deploying to Afghanistan also comes at a time of much uncertainty among the about 1,000 unit members about the future of the…
by - March 30, 2012 9:46 am
Rivers of Recovery coming to the Natural State
Veterans from the Natural State area who suffered psychological or physical injury in the Afghanistan or Iraqi wars will soon have a new chance to find healing. Rivers of Recovery,…
by - March 30, 2012 8:44 am
Sentiment mixed for Siloam Springs cable initiative
SILOAM SPRINGS – About 45 people came to learn more Thursday night (March 29) about the city’s proposal to invest $8.3 million to run fiber optic cable directly to residents’…
by - March 30, 2012 12:46 am
Circus Oz is big time under the big top
FAYETTEVILLE — Do you remember those great laughs when you were a kid? The ones where you got so excited that you'd lose your breath, then hiccup as you giggled?…
by - March 29, 2012 8:45 pm
Speakeasy takes new album to Fort Smith
FORT SMITH — Springfield, Mo.-based rock outfit Speakeasy has been a longtime favorite in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro area. Boasting a brand new album, Trainwreck, the rowdy four-piece…
by - March 29, 2012 7:21 pm
Real estate tide turns: Grand opening for Grand Valley
It’s been a long time coming, but there’s life again at Grand Valley Estates in east Springdale. Legacy National Bank and builder Jeff Whorton teamed up to make sweet lemonade…
by - March 29, 2012 4:48 pm
Outsiders make it “in” to Crystal Bridges
BENTONVILLE — It’s been said in art and tourism circles that the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will bring people to Bentonville who might never otherwise take the initiative to visit….
by - March 29, 2012 2:45 pm
Beebe approval numbers remain high
Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe still enjoys immense support from Arkansas voters despite a recent confrontational budget battle with Republicans and an increasingly partisan tone at the state capitol. The latest…
by - March 29, 2012 2:28 pm
UAFS “A Night of Cabaret!”
Come join the students of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Vocal Performance Workshop class as they explore musical theatre pieces from the past and the present in “A…
by - March 29, 2012 2:28 pm
UAFS Jazz Night
The Jazz Band, Jazz Catz, and Jazz Lab from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith are once again sharing the stage at Second Street Live for another unforgettable evening…
by - March 29, 2012 2:24 pm
UAFS Chamber Music Concert
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will present an evening of chamber music at Second Street Live, 101 North 2nd Street in downtown Fort Smith, beginning at 7:30 p.m….
by - March 29, 2012 2:24 pm
UAFS Percussion Ensemble Concert
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Percussion Ensemble will perform its annual Spring Concert. The entertainment will feature pieces for all eight ensemble members, as well as selections for…
by - March 29, 2012 2:23 pm
UAFS Faculty & Guest Concert
The Music Department at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith invites you to an evening of performances by music faculty members and special guests, including members of the Southwest…
by - March 29, 2012 2:22 pm
UAFS Season of Entertainment Jazz Concert
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Jazz Catz and Jazz Band, together with special guest trombonist Andy Martin, will perform a spring jazz show that’s sure to please music…
by - March 29, 2012 2:17 pm
UAFS Faculty Percussion Recital
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members and students will perform together for an evening of percussion excitement. The entertainment will include percussion solos as well as multi-percussion duets…
by - March 29, 2012 1:35 pm
ATU-Ozark program: ‘Baby steps to giant steps’
More than 70 high school students from 14 schools throughout the region attended “Baby Steps to Giant Steps,” a program of the Western Arkansas Education Service Cooperative (WAESC) that encourages…
by - March 29, 2012 12:47 pm
Fayetteville wants public to help pick parking spot
The City of Fayetteville is asking the public for input in picking the site for a new parking deck to be constructed in Fayetteville’s Dickson Street entertainment district. The city…
by - March 29, 2012 11:29 am
The Jones Center announces new partnerships, fees
SPRINGDALE – The Jones Trust continues to attract key partnership agreements and recently approved a fee hike to help fill the $2.16 million annual operating deficit at The Jones Center…
by - March 29, 2012 10:03 am
XyloBag garners national attention
Ever wonder what happens to the millions of plastic shopping bags that leave grocery stores every day? They go to landfills, rivers, oceans and sewage systems. They kill wildlife and…