by - October 31, 2011 7:54 pm
UALR study details Whirlpool loss impact
The loss of the about 1,000 Whirlpool jobs in Fort Smith will result in the overall statewide loss of almost 1,550 jobs and a labor income reduction of $61.15 million,…
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by - October 31, 2011 2:59 pm
Online Degree Offered at Tech Attracts Students from NWA
More than 50 local students enrolled in newly launched program.
by - October 31, 2011 2:41 pm
Buddy Bean Lumber Sues Insurance Carrier
Hot Springs company is hauling its insurance carrier into court.
by - October 31, 2011 1:57 pm
Veteran’s Day Exhibit Opening
Opening November 11, 2011, with a 2:00 p. m. reception, the Fort Smith Museum of History will present a tribute to Fort Smith’s military veterans. Including such famous…
by - October 31, 2011 1:42 pm
River Bend hopes to diversify with Kosmo
story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Ron Embree is determined to not go the way of Southern Steel & Wire, Jarden, Fortis Plastics and other former Whirlpool vendors no longer in…
by - October 31, 2011 1:20 pm
Boar’s Nest Under New Ownership
Popular restaurant and bar now owned by McNamara and Parker.
by - October 31, 2011 12:07 pm
NWA Improvement District Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Lions share of the debt is to Cede & Co. of New York.
by - October 31, 2011 11:57 am
Arvest Bank Enjoys 40 Percent Spike in Benton County Deposits
Single branch reported an increase of more than $610 million.
by - October 31, 2011 11:03 am
More Cars for sale on Bentonville’s Moberly Lane
McLarty dealership will expand its footprint in the coming months.
by - October 31, 2011 11:00 am
Lights Out for LEI
Fayetteville-based Lightning Electric files Chapter 7.
by - October 31, 2011 9:08 am
USA Truck ‘seriously undervalued’
Trucking industry analyst Jack Waldo believes the Board of Directors at USA Truck have rejected a takeover attempt by Celadon Trucking because they believe USA Truck is “seriously undervalued” and…
by - October 31, 2011 8:22 am
Fort Smith sales tax revenue up year-to-date
Fort Smith sales tax collections in the city’s September report were down 0.27% compared to the 2010 period, with September only the second month in the 2011 reporting year to…
by - October 30, 2011 6:09 pm
1% tax, 99% drama
Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] We’re going to keep this Riff Raff thing short and sweet in an effort to use this space to encourage Fort Smithians to be…
by - October 30, 2011 5:28 pm
Horror stories
The year end looms large for key business decisions.
by - October 30, 2011 2:14 pm
Record crowd attends Black-Tie Bingo
The fundraiser supports the endowment trust of the Fort Smith Public Library.
by - October 30, 2011 1:37 pm
Families gather in downtown Van Buren to trick-or-treat on Main Street
Characters who attended included Batman, Robin, Captain America, a Smurf and a Frosted Mini-Wheat.
by - October 30, 2011 12:41 pm
Landscaping pro addresses Women in Arts group
The Little Rock event included notes about exhibits at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
by - October 30, 2011 10:07 am
Victims Detail Financial Woes Caused by Lowlife CPA
Kimberly O’Dell faces a total of 161 years in prison for schemes.
by - October 29, 2011 3:44 pm
UAFS Symphonic Band Halloween Concert
Bring the family and join the UAFS Symphonic Band for an evening of music specially designed for Halloween Night. Performing under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, the band will…
by - October 29, 2011 1:26 pm
The False Fairness of Percentages and Percentiles (Opinion)
Current events have reminded me of my mother’s lessons in basic finance, specifically Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax proposal and the Washington Post’s fascinating report about “peer benchmarking” in executive compensation.