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Education opinion

McDaniel said Broadway was not qualified.

ABF expands operations in Asia

ABF Freight System has added 12 Asian countries to its global market, and now has 20 offices in the region that work to feed the company’s supply-chain logistics business. The…

Convention Center funding plan released; 1% lowered in year 6

The Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission unveiled Monday (Sept. 12) a detailed 6-year plan on how revenues from a proposed 1% prepared food tax would be spent if voters…

The Compass Report: National economic analysis

Editor’s note: Following is the analysis from economic Jeff Collins related to the national economy. The analysis was part of The Compass Report for the second quarter of 2011. The…

Northside students earn cash for test scores

Seventy-four Northside High School students have qualified to collectively earn $12,800 in cash awards based on their successful work in an math and science program. According to a statement from…

Hunger TV

Big help arrives for the humble Pastor Bob.

UAFS, ATU-Ozark report enrollment gains

The pace of fall semester enrollment growth at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith slowed, while enrollment growth at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus was up more than 10%. UAFS…

New Lofts Life

Belden making run at sole ownership of troubled property.

Woolsey?s Engaging Spirit Constant in Evolving Career

‘Texas girl’ finds happiness, fulfillment in Arkansas.

Connections

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley [email protected] It was when encamped at Yosemite National Park with a small group of U.S. Marines and Naval Corpsmen that I achieved my most “religious”…

Tragedy+10: Brunk, Terry escape the terror

story by Michael Tilley [email protected] Dale Brunk was on the 40th floor stairwell of the south tower of the World Trade Center when the second hijacked plane hit it. “The…

Tragedy+10: The attempt to rationalize

Editor’s note: Jeff Collins, an economist based in Northwest Arkansas, was director of the Walton College Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas, on Sept. 11,…

Tragedy+10: Recalling the ‘unnatural silence’

Editor’s note: The following essay is from W.R. “Bud” Harper, former Sebastian County Judge and former director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. Harper was the ADEM director on…

AEDC director hospitalized in ‘serious condition’

story by Roby Brock and Michael Tilley [email protected] Maria Haley, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, remains at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital after becoming…

Dierks Bentley gathers a crowd in downtown Fort Smith

The performance by the country music star was part of the Festival on the Border concert series.

Big job loss

GP says it will ‘suspend’ operations in Crossett.

League of Women Voters meeting

John R. Taylor, noted financial advisor, will speak to the League of Women Voters about the U.S. Economy and the Federal Government at 12 noon on Monday, September 12, at…

Halloween Treat Day!

Treats for everyone all day long! Dress the kiddos up and let them “trick or treat” the library! For more information, please call the Mulberry Public Library at 997-1226.

Haunted Scaventer Hunt

Haunted items will be hidden throughout the library. Find one and turn it in at the front desk for a prize. Limit one per person. Everyone is welcome to “hunt”…

Homeschooler’s Snack Time

Cooking class for homeschoolers! Prepare snacks with fellow homeschoolers and learn new no-bake recipes. This is a free event open to ages 6-18. For more information, call the Mulberry Public…