by - September 14, 2011 12:33 pm
Jazz Noon Show
Make plans to "brown bag" your lunch and enjoy an hourlong musical performance by the Jazz Band and Jazz Catz at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The show is free…
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by - September 14, 2011 12:06 pm
‘Forward Fort Smith’ prepping 1% website; opposition forming (Updated)
A volunteer with the “Forward Fort Smith” campaign says by the end of the week a website will go live providing “detailed information” on the funding of Fort Smith Convention…
by - September 14, 2011 11:00 am
Political, business community praises Haley
The death of Arkansas Economic Development Commission executive director Maria Haley opened a floodgate of praises from business and political leaders in Arkansas and from around the world. Here is…
by - September 14, 2011 10:25 am
Candidate list grows for area legislative races
Bill Gossage of Ozark and Rep. Jon Eubanks, R-Paris, are two of the most recent to enter and re-enter, respectively, races for a seat in the Arkansas General Assembly. On…
by - September 14, 2011 9:08 am
Summit Medical named a top performer
Summit Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Summit,…
by - September 14, 2011 7:55 am
Rudolph named community outreach director at ATU-Ozark
Laura Rudolph has been named director of Community Outreach at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Rudolph began her career at ATU-Ozark in 1996 as an administrative assistant to the chancellor, and…
by - September 14, 2011 6:31 am
Subcontractors Find Strategies For Riding Out Tough Economy
With construction in Northwest Arkansas and the rest of the country at a near standstill the last couple of years, large numbers of subcontractors have left the battered industry. Greg…
by - September 13, 2011 10:27 pm
AEDC director dies following brain aneurysm
story by Roby Brock and Michael Tilley Maria Haley, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, died Tuesday (Sept. 13) from a brain aneurysm she suffered Friday. She was 70….
by - September 13, 2011 9:11 pm
City, County push prospect of Ben Geren water park
story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] City of Fort Smith directors and Sebastian County quorum court members voiced their favor of a $7.4 million aquatics facility at Ben Geren that would…
by - September 13, 2011 5:46 pm
Environmental group seeks more natural gas rules
Proposals to increase environmental regulations were discussed Tuesday (Sept. 13) during a joint legislative committee, with a state official saying “adequate” regulations are in place to monitor natural gas production…
by - September 13, 2011 5:09 pm
Holland not planning to resign; will seek re-election
Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, has no plans to resign his Senate seat and is willing to take the political risk that may come from appealing part of his sentencing related…
by - September 13, 2011 4:24 pm
Wind development
Beckmann Volmer to invest $12 million in Osceola.
by - September 13, 2011 10:24 am
2010 saw GDP gains in Arkansas metro areas
Arkansas’ seven metro areas in or substantially connected to the state saw GDP gains in 2010, with the Jonesboro metro area posting the highest percentage gain, according to figures released…
by - September 13, 2011 8:44 am
It’s important to have contingency plans
Creating a plan for worst-case scenarios can prove just as valuable as planning for the best.
by - September 13, 2011 12:38 am
Carnall In Capable Hands
Knowledge, experience, personality top traits of new GM
by - September 12, 2011 7:31 pm
Campfire Program
Enjoy a brisk night by the campfire as we share local tales and a few campfire games. Fun for all ages. Free to the public. For more information contact the:…
by - September 12, 2011 7:29 pm
Star Party
The north side of Wells Lake on the nature center grounds will be transformed in to an outdoor observatory. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to…
by - September 12, 2011 7:26 pm
Owl Prowl
Join a member of the education staff for an easy stroll along Wells Lake and the Beaver Creek trail. We’ll search for owls and try to call a few. Please…
by - September 12, 2011 7:23 pm
Christmas Open House
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of holiday refreshments, Christmas nature crafts and nature stories. All ages are invited. Free to the public. For more information contact the: Janet Huckabee Arkansas River…
by - September 12, 2011 7:21 pm
Creatures of the Night
Snakes, owls, bats, oh my! Learn about Arkansas animals that are often talked about this time of the year. Find out why they aren’t so scary after all. You might…