Regions

YEL’s 5th Birthday Party @ Pizza Warehouse

On Tuesday, September 14th, join YEL @ the Pizza Warehouse at 4900 Rogers Avenue for the fifth annual Birthday Bash! The event will kick-off at 6:00 p.m. in the Razorback…

YEL’s Restaurant Night @ Blaze’n Burrito

Help us kick off the 5th year of YEL! Join us for Restaurant Night at Blaze’n Burrito. Enjoy great food and an opportunity to meet other YEL members. Visit www.BlazenBurrito.com…

Arkansas revenue up in first month of new fiscal year

The first month of Arkansas’ new fiscal year (FY 2011) starts off on the right foot with July collections coming in above 2009 levels and above forecast. July gross revenues…

Arkansas exports to China up 700% in 2000-2009 period

Arkansas exports to the world’s fastest-growing economy have spiked more than 700% since China’s entry into the World Trade Organization. However, the global recession has substantially slowed business deal between…

Don’t be a back-seat business driver

Stockman says well-intended but misguided advice from friends and family may hurt the small business owner.

Fort Smith Position 4 candidates respond to The City Wire questionnaire

George Catsavis, Patrick Jacobs and Marshall Sharpe are candidates for Position 4, Fort Smith board of directors. The election for this three-way race is Aug. 10. If no candidate gains…

Baldor announces CEO transition, dividend (Updated)

John McFarland, the chairman and CEO of Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co., will step down as CEO effective Dec. 31. The day-to-day duties will go to Ronald Tucker, who is…

Special Presentation

Fort Smith Museum of History Centennial Celebration Presentation Fort Smith City Director’s Meeting August 3, 2010, 6:00 p. m. In celebration of the museum’s centennial, the Fort Smith…

Area home sales up more than 10% in June

Home sales during June in Crawford and Sebastian counties were up more than 10% thanks to a big gain in Sebastian County. Crawford County saw 40 new and existing homes…

Kiplinger: Fort Smith least expensive city in U.S.

Kiplinger says the Fort Smith area has the lowest cost of living in the U.S., based on measures produced by the American Council for Community and Economic Research. The council…

No double dipping

Kiplinger says the economic recovery pace will improve.

Scene by Carson: A hot August has plenty to do

Golf ball drops, Fayetteville garden excursions and ice cream socials are interesting parts of the August mix.

It’ll get better

Arkansas home values should begin to rise again.

Degree of perspective

Sincere kudos go to Joe Hardin, dean of the College of Languages and Communication at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, and other university officials in gaining approval from…

Arkansas’ budget issues less severe than most states

Arkansas entered fiscal year 2010 in a lot better condition than surrounding states, yet back-to-back declines in revenue over the past two years could be a sign that tough times…

Team Razorback takes the top trophy at the first annual Rivertown Raft Race

The Fort Smith Jaycees organized the race and proceeds benefitted the Fort Smith Boy’s Shelter.

Willin-N-Able AND FRIENDS

O.k. folks— let’s say you’re looking for something to do… You’ve got a great hunger for good bbq, and something cool to drink…. We’ve got you covered… Now, let’s focus…

Willin-N-Able to Perform at Grand Central Station

Willin-N-Able will be performing August 5th, 2010 at Grand Central Station in Fort Smith, Ar for their weeekly ‘Steak Night’. This has been a lot of fun this year, and…

UAFS approved for two new programs

story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved two new programs for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith at its…

Mayor Baker refutes claim he is against 1% prepared food tax

During a July 19 gathering of Fort Smith restaurant owners and managers opposed to the idea of a 1% prepared food tax, Eddie York indicated that Fort Smith Mayor Ray…