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Letter promoted at ABF Freight System

Matthew Letter will assume the role of vice president of sales at ABF Freight System effective Jan. 1, 2012. A 23-year veteran of the company, Letter has served the past…

New CEO named at Summit Medical

Sue Conley, the chief operating officer at Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, will become the new CEO of Summit Medical Center in Van Buren beginning Oct. 1. Naples, Fla.-based…

Regional home sales up in August

Home sales Crawford, Franklin and Sebastian counties during August were up more than 28% compared to August 2010, but sales in the three counties are down almost 5% for the…

Fort Smith Air Show 2011 is ready to rumble

story info submitted by Capt. Heath Allen, public affairs officer, 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard The Flying Razorbacks and the 188th Fighter Wing-Fort Chaffee Community Council will host…

Adam & Eats: Donut Palace

They have great donuts, but if you’re interested in a more grown-up flavor for your breakfast, the Donut Palace has got your number.

Sparks foundation ‘unwinding’ benefit, legal obligations

Tom Webb says he is confident the “old” Sparks Health System foundation will have the funds to settle pension plan obligations and litigation settlements that are or may be part…

Ross talks about health care, Lu Hardin

U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, said Thursday he stands by his vote against the federal health care law and believes former Arkansas State Senate colleague Lu Hardin should have served…

Four International Opera Stars will perform live in Fayetteville.

Four International Opera Stars, Leona Mitchell, Mary Jane Johnson, Stephen Mark Brown, and David Malis will be performing arias and duets from the most beloved Operas. All artist have performed…

Christmas Ornaments

Deck the halls! Join in the fun as we add sparkle to our Christmas by making ornaments. Bring the kids, the teens, even the in-laws and have fun crafting a…

How to Make Holiday Cake Pops

Need something special for the holidays? Come and learn how to make these delicious desserts. Your taste buds will thank you. This is a free program, open to adults. For…

Button Day Bouquets

We will be commemorating “Button Day” by making button bouquets. This program is free and open to adults. All materials and supplies will be provided. For more information, please call…

Cards for the Troops

We will be making cards for all occasions to send to the troops. These are cards that the troops can send home to their family and friends. It is a…

The Compass Report: August 2011 Numbers by the Wire

Sales and hospitality tax collections continue to show signs of recovery, especially in the urban areas of the region, according to the August report of Numbers by the Wire. Home…

Big Screen Peter: Moneyball

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and director Bennet Miller do an admirable job packaging the tricky world of statistics as entertainment.

Airport Commissioners discuss airshow safety

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] The Fort Smith Air Show was just one of the topics of conversation at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission. The…

AEDC staffer to join Fort Smith chamber as COO

Tim Allen, a project manager with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, will soon join the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce in an organizational move that will see Chamber President…

Kindersongs Goodtime Music For Kids

Kindersongs Goodtime Music for Kids October 29 2 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center Brian Kinder is a singer/songwriter who, along with his wife, Ms Terri, performs rollicking goodtime concerts…

Imago Theater’s Zoo Zoo

Imago Theater’s Zoo Zoo October 20 7 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center Imago Theatre tours internationally while also producing a season at its home base in Portland, Oregon. Their…

J.R’s Country Gospel Show

J.R.’s Country Gospel Show King Opera House October 15 7 p.m. J.R.’s Country Gospel Variety Show. 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For more information…

3 Day Workshop Featuring Leonid Gervits

Leonid Gervits Date: October 11, 12, 13, Time: 9AM – 4PM Place: Center For Art & Education, 104 North 13 Van Buren Fee: $325 This three day workshop will help…