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Effective leadership is a key ingredient in business success

Stockman suggests that even the best business model will fail without effective leadership.

U.S. Senate forum draws Democrat opposed to new health care law

Some of the most conservative, anti-Washington D.C. comments from a panel of six candidates in the race for U.S. Senate came from the lone Democrat — whose name, ironically, is…

UAFS to see 6.91% hike in tuition and student fees

Proposed tuition and fee increases within the University of Arkansas system could mean University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students see their total semester bill go from $4,600 a semester…

State, local candidates push for votes at Fort Smith forum

Donnie Copeland believes half of the $50 million quick action closing fund Gov. Mike Beebe has used to recruit new companies like Mitsubishi Power Systems and Mars Petcare should be…

‘Opportunity Fair’ geared to help the thousands of area unemployed

Rosemarie Davis is working hard to ensure enough employers attend an “Opportunity Fair” for the large crowd of unemployed the event may draw. The Opportunity Fair will be held 10…

April earnings reports may offer signs of recovery

The financial community will get a better gauge of the current economic recovery when Arkansas’ publicly traded companies began issuing first quarter financial reports this week. Besides Wal-Mart and Dillard’s…

Tax return plans

More than half of us will use tax returns to pay bills.

FREE Boating Education Class

Barling Boat Sales, in conjunction with the Fort Smith flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the AR Game and Fish Commission, is presenting a free, one day boating…

Happy Tax Day!

Potts offers options for those short on money.

Recycling for Earth Day

Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Aug. 1, 2009. It runs here again because Earth Day is April 22 and we believe recycling an essay will help save a piece…

737 works in River Valley Student Art Competition

The 11th annual River Valley Student Art Competition featured the works of 737 area students, with the art to be on display through April 25th at the Center for Arts…

Former Whirlpool worker in middle of Lincoln and Halter fight

The latest spat between U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln and Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter involves a former employee of Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant. Halter is challenging Lincoln in the Democratic…

Wine and Roses 2010 featured live and silent auctions, chocolate, art and music

Event organizers hope to raise $100,000-plus for the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House.

The City Wire video: Heritage Festival 2010

Link here for more info and photos of the festival

Heritage Festival raises funds for Community Clearinghouse Backpack program

The festival included a Natchez nation-hosted powwow, Irish dance and music, and a tour of the only bordello on the National Register of Historic Places.

Women of Mercy Educating Neighbors (WOMEN)

The event was sponsored by St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and focused on health and self-esteem tips for women.

Arklahoma Pedal Steel Guitar Club Meeting

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…

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 cover "Mac 101:…

LaHood meeting tentatively set for May 17

The opportunity for regional intermodal officials to meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood could come as early as May 17. A meeting with LaHood was first mentioned during a…

Poll results released for 2nd Congressional District

While not as closely watched as the 3rd Congressional District race by those in the Fort Smith area, Arkansas’ 2nd Congressional District (central Arkansas) race is garnering nationwide attention. The…