Regions

Banks’ 3Q Past Dues Soar

Twenty-one banks doing business in Benton and Washington counties had a combined $556.4 million worth of loans on their books that were not accruing interest as of Sept. 30.

A lack of regulatory oversight and aggressive deficit spending by both government and consumers led to the recession, but now the federal government is tackling the recession by spending even more money.

Northwest Arkansas Jobless Rate Up Over Previous Year

The unemployment rate in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area has remained relatively steady over the past few months, increasing just slightly from 5.2 percent in September to 5.3 percent in October.

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“But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate … we can not consecrate … we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here,…

About Jodie

Gov. Beebe remarks on the passing of a potent legislator.

‘Christmas Honors’ places 12,000 wreaths at Fort Smith National Cemetery

photos by Joel Rafkin; story by Michael Tilley The cold, cutting wind was no match for the hundreds of families, veterans and volunteers who showed up early Saturday (Dec. 12)…

The City Wire video: 12,000 wreaths placed at the Fort Smith National Cemetery

Impressive volunteer-directed effort sees at least 1,000 volunteers help prepare and place wreaths to honor military men and women buried at the cemetery.

2010 Fort Smith Air Show is canceled

Scheduling conflicts have resulted in a cancellation of the Fort Smith Air Show, according to a statement from the 188th Fighter Wing. The unit released the following statement Friday (Dec….

Christmas memories … ‘There’s never two of anything’

Capote takes us back to a time when misfits celebrated Christmas with fruitcakes and handmade kites.

The City Wire video: Preparing 12,000 wreaths for the National Cemetery

The following is a short (around 6 minutes) video clip that documents some of the work conducted Friday (Dec. 11) to prepare 12,000 wreaths for placement on Saturday at the…

Federal bill could push $1.6 million to Fort Smith area

Millions in federal funding for Arkansas agencies, cities and projects were included in a group of fiscal year 2010 spending bills approved Friday (Dec. 11) in the U.S. House of…

Volunteers swamp wreath project; Boozman to attend Saturday event

Volunteers showed up in greater numbers than expected to help prepare the 12,000 wreaths that will on Saturday (Dec. 12) be placed at all the headstones at the Fort Smith…

2010 manufacturing outlook

Financial execs at manufacturing companies are optimistic.

Stanley Reed announces run for U.S. Senate

The Republican field running for U.S. Senate is a little more crowded. Roby Brock, a content partner with The City Wire, reports that former Arkansas Farm Bureau President Stanley Reed…

United Way wraps 2009 campaign; no totals released

Editor’s note: Unlike past years, the United Way did not provide a tally on its collections for the campaign. story by Linda Kaufenberg More than 100 friends of United Way…

ATU-Ozark chancellor’s student cabinet named

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark students vied for the Chancellor’s Leadership Cabinet, an organization of students formed to assist with communication efforts among all Ozark Campus constituencies. Established this year, their purpose…

What generation gap?

Young and old equally appreciate new technology.

Metro area foreclosure activity moderates in November

November foreclosure activity in the Fort Smith metro area was up more than 23% compared to November 2008, but an improvement over the 118.3% jump in October. Foreclosures in the…

Van Buren A&P sets 2010 budget

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] It’s been a tough year for the Van Buren Advertising and Promotion Commission. Director Maryl Koeth said at the Wednesday night (Dec. 9) monthly meeting…