Regions

Gathering at the Labyrinth

"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world" Gather at the Labyrinth Women coming together to speak peace and walk the garden path at The Learning Fields @ Chaffee…

County officials see brisk early voting for June 8 runoff

story by Marla Cantrell and Michael Tilley [email protected] Even though there are no local runoff elections, early voting in Crawford County is brisk. Sebastian County, which has a local runoff…

Development group nixes eminent domain from action plan

A Fort Smith group preparing to take advantage of a federal development tax credit program has decided to remove the use of eminent domain in development projects. The Fort Smith…

Reduced texting

U.S. drivers cutting back on texting while driving.

Staff changes made at Sparks Hospital

Sparks Health System has announced the following staff changes and additions. Dr. Margaret Tremwel has stepped down from her duties as chief medical officer effective May 25. Her focus will…

Kent new on staff at ATU-Ozark

Brad Kent has been named the adult education coordinator at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Kent has served as principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic Schools during the 2009-10 school years….

Scene by Carson: Here comes June!

Wine, art, professional golf and Elvis makes for a cool combination during a hot month.

‘Hatitude’ reigns at opening gala of ‘Crowns’

Newest Fort Smith Little Theatre production entertains and informs about a cultural practice of African-American women.

Sarah Palin endorses Bledsoe in 3rd District runoff

One of the most powerful personalities in the conservative movement in America — former Alaska Governor and 2008 GOP Vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin — endorsed Third District GOP nominee Cecile…

Adam & Eats: Jim’s Razorback Pizza

Welcome to the food review that delivers Tony Danza, a high school mascot test, a primer on Mediterranean salads and a heat stroke reference.

Altes campaigns for Glidewell in state Senate race

“Hi, I’m Denny Altes. I’m calling today to encourage you to support my friend Frank Glidewell as your next state Senator.” So begins the robo-call being sent to the home…

Tyson Foods, DOL settle ‘donning and doffing’ case

A lengthy legal battle between Springdale-based Tyson Foods and the U.S. Department of Labor over what constitutes off- and on-the-clock compensation may soon end with a negotiated resolution. Tyson Foods…

Regional bankruptcies and incorporations

Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….

Car-Mart earnings up 40.8%, beat expectations

Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart continued its impressive string of financial results during Arkansas’ economic downturn, posting fourth-year and year-end results well beyond expectations. For the period ended April 30, the Bentonville…

Baldor boosts second-quarter earnings guidance

Officials with Baldor Electric Co. on Thursday (June 3) boosted by $15 million the top line on its second-quarter earnings guidance, a welcome move for those who believe the health…

Free Health Information Classes

Area Health Education Center (AHEC)-Fort Smith will conduct a Free community health fair on Saturday June 12, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 612 S. 12th St. Fort…

Velda Brotherton and Obama’s momma’s people

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Velda Brotherton writes the stories of the old-timers who occupy the surrounding hills and dells — including researching stories about the Arkansas relatives of President…

An expensive day

Most couples say they overspent on their wedding.

Convention Center group refines recommendations

Members of the Fort Smith Convention Center ad hoc committee worked Wednesday (June 2) through several refinements to funding recommendations the committee plans to present to the Fort Smith board…

Fort Smith metro jobless rate drops below 8% (Updated)

Fort Smith’s metro area unemployment rate fell in April to 7.6%, which marked three consecutive months of declines since the rate peaked at 8.9% in January. According to the U.S….