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Political posturing

Study: D.C. debates do not threaten economy

It’s tough out here

Owning and running a business comes with a lot of sacrifices to make. Forgoing personal desires, personal time and personal relationships is the reality.

Talent, technology a profitable mix for 5 Star

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Fort Smith-based 5 Star Productions has been betting big that the right mix of technology and talent will help the small company compete with the…

HMA, BancorpSouth positive on quarterly earnings

Health Management Associates and BancorpSouth, two companies with substantial operations in the Fort Smith region, reported positive quarterly earnings Monday (Oct. 24). HMA A boost in admissions and surgeries helped…

Underwood Staying on Industrys Cutting Edge

VIC Announces Expansion, Hires Prusaczyk to Lead

Moves designed to expand developmental reach.

New Logo and Tagline Unveiled by Rogers CVB

City stresses possibilities with new branding initiative.

Jobs in Hope

A steel joist maker begins production in Arkansas.

Largest A&E Company Makes Managerial Moves

Pendleton assumes director of design title.

Bentonville Hospice House Gets Planners Approval

Project will result in 24-bed facility.

Arkansas expands CNG rebate program

Increased demand from individuals has caused the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to expand a Compressed Natural Gas Conversion rebate program the agency first announced in August. The rebate program, funded…

J.B. Hunt Drilling Company Fined for Safety Violations

Penalties top $50,000.

Chili Supper hosted by We Care Foundation

The We Care Foundation is hosting its annual Chili Supper night November 11, 2011 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Fort Smith, AR. All proceeds from funds raised will go to…

Flotilla headed to Barling, Fort Smith

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] The “Arkansas River Revival,” hosted by non-profit Arkansas River Connections in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is stopping at Springhill Park’s Lock…

Heartened

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] Have in recent weeks noticed the brighter energy of our region. This has been a curious development for a cynical ass of a journalist…

Be an artist

The business world needs creative excellence.

BEST Robotics competition full of bugs (Updated)

“Bugs” was the theme of the 2011 River Valley BEST Robotics Competition, held in the UAFS Stubblefield Center.

More than 1,200 participated in the annual Survivors’ Challenge

One father ran the race to honor the memory of a 5-year-old daughter who died of brain cancer.

Small Firm Aims for Global Impact

SphereAccess streamlines vetting of vendors.

Election Commission delays Sebastian County redistricting vote

A vote to approve new Sebastian County Quorum Court district lines has been delayed to Nov. 1. The Sebastian County Election Commission was set to approve the new map during…