Regions

Fort Smith jobless rate dips to 7.9%

The Fort Smith metro area jobless dipped to an estimated 7.9% in October, down from 8% during September, but above the 7.7% during October 2010. Six of the eight eight…

Conservatives make their case at Tea Party forum

Several dozen people gathered at the Riverfront Pavilion on Monday night (Dec. 5) to hear Republican candidates at the federal, state, and local levels make early cases for votes in…

Philpot’s BottomLineTips: Diversification

One well known example of diversification can be found in the historical account of Christopher Columbus sailing to a new trade route to Asia.

Student entrepreneurs pitch plans

Michelle Chanthakhot and Ronniesha Forrest believe they can earn more than $1,500 by selling “Bear Balm,” their specially labeled chapstick, to friends and family and customers of a student-managed store…

Regional home sales down year-to-date (Updated)

Area homes sales were up more than 27% during October, but the year-to-date sales numbers remain on the negative side. Sales of new and existing homes in Crawford, Franklin and…

The Crystal Bridges Wonder World, part I

In introducing Wonder World, the temporary contemporary exhibit at Crystal Bridges, Director of Curatorial David Houston notes: “It’s ironic that the art of our own time is often least appreciated.”…

Small biz support

Arkansas obtains a federal grant of $13.1 million.

E-reader Everything!

If you received an e-reader from Santa, we can show you how to use it and cover it in your own style! This is a free program for adults. For…

A clear message

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] It’s been a struggle to come up with a more precise or acceptable or enlightened descriptor than what first appeared in my farm-boy brain…

The Bowl Matchups: Arkansas heads back to Dallas and Cotton Bowl

The University of Arkansas accepted a bid to participate in the 2012 AT&T Cotton Bowl, the school announced Sunday night. The Razorbacks will face Kansas State of the Big 12…

Business freedom?

A business is never free from IRS oversight.

Pre-symphony crowd helps support single parents

The annual Single Parent Scholarship Fund Holiday Buffet Dinner helps fund a program that has awarded 638 scholarships in the past eight years.

Christmas comes to the Crawford County Courthouse

Visitors gathered on the historic courthouse’s main lawn to witness the official lighting ceremony and to enjoy the seventh annual Festival of Trees.

Annual pancake breakfast supports the Alma Boys and Girls Club

Santa, crafts and shopping were part of an event that helps fund after-school activities for the club.

Cancer fighting focus of Mercy Christmas event

Event proceeds will be used to purchase a new linear accelerator at the Hembree Cancer Center.

Hiram Walker survives cuts, expands

A stated focus of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce is to be proactive in helping existing business and industry expand. Melissa Hanesworth, plant manager of the Hiram Walker…

Arkansas tax collections down in November

State finance officials are probably hoping it’s not a November to remember. They’ve certainly seen better ones in terms of revenue growth. Two major components of tax collections missed their…

‘Focused plan’ being prepped for 188th push

Area business and civic leaders are working with the Arkansas National Guard on a “focused plan” to proactively protect and enhance the mission of the 188th Fighter Wing based in…

Playhouse Theatre – Cinderella

The Van Buren Library presents a new program: Playhouse Theatre. A magical afternoon for kids to create and perform a story. This month’s story is “Cinderella”. A performance for parents…