Regions

Area building activity up in June

Building activity in the region was up in June, with the value of permits issued in Fort Smith up more than 45%. A $3.822 million permit for work at Carnall…

Trucking industry concerned about new safety rules

A proposed federal rule change intended to cull unsafe truck drivers from trucking companies has mixed support from the trucking industry and the two publicly held trucking companies based in…

City books in order; city finances in trouble

The financial ledgers of the city of Fort Smith received a clean bill of health from BKD during a recent audit, but City Finance Director Kara Bushkuhl reported four key…

SEC Early Look: Miles and LSU must step it up this season

story by Chris Rushing, College Sports Matchups (CSM is a content partner with The City Wire) When Nick Saban arrived in Baton Rouge in late 1999, he took over a…

3D TV

New research predicts booming sales of 3DTVs.

Horse ride, BBQ dinner part of Bass Reeves statue fundraising

Editor’s note: This is a followup to a July 1 story by The City Wire about the renewed effort to raise funds for the Bass Reeves Statue. The effort to…

New test results show gains in algebra, geometry; dip in biology

Results from the state’s 2010 End-of-Course exams show gains over last year in algebra I and geometry achievement levels for public school students, but they reveal a decline in biology…

Doug Rye to speak at ATU-Ozark, UAFS

Nationally syndicated author and talk show host Doug Rye will appear live at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus at noon, July 12. Lunch (pizza) will be provided for those who…

‘Team RVBN’ connects Fort Smith area entrepreneurs

story by Aric Mitchell [email protected] When Kris Logsdon lost his job and decided to start his own roofing and construction business, he had no idea he would create something bigger…

The key to success could be in setting unrealistic goals

Stockman outlines a few key points from a preacher of minimalist business practices.

The City Wire special report: Kent’s constant anxiety

Editor’s note: This is another story in a series of stories on mental illness issues. Throughout 2010 The City Wire will attempt to post at least one story a month…

Arkansas River tourism study moving forward

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] A new committee, appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe, will take on two pilot projects designed to bring tourism dollars to the Arkansas River corridor and…

Pessimistic employers

Study shows many companies reluctant to boost benefits.

‘Welcome to Arkansas’ program aimed at keeping visitors in state longer

story info submitted by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism Customer service is vital to gaining and retaining clients. This is especially true in the tourism industry. The Arkansas…

The end is near(er)

Editor’s note: This essay, written by Michael Tilley, first ran in the Times Record back in 2007. You can link here to the TR version. Please accept what follows as…

Volunteer power

Good things happen when people get permission to dream.

Mac Computer Club Meeting

If you like Mac computers, iPods, iPhones, or are just curious about all things Apple, sit in on our club meeting as our guest. This month we have a Show-n-Tell…

Arklahoma Pedal Steel Guitar Club Meeting & Jam Session

Come join us for our monthly Pedal Steel Guitar Club meeting, and enjoy listening to some of the best Steel Guitar music around. It free to the public and happens…

America’s birthday celebrated a day early in downtown Fort Smith

The crowd was treated to music, messages and the dazzling brilliance of fireworks.

Battle of Massard Prairie Interpretive Program

Fort Smith Museum of History Battle of Massard Prairie Interpretive Program The Fort Smith Museum of History will present an interpretive program on Saturday, July 31, 2010, commemorating…