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Change Relies on Vision

In leadership, the inspirational realm is messy, organic and requires time to nurture ideas.

Combs’ Tale Shows Fraying Bank Ties

Gary Combs goes to court to battle reluctant lenders over funding agreements.

Create a ‘Shopping List’ When Buying Business Software

Choosing and implementing business software is a challenging endeavor. Most software problems I see businesses struggle with, unfortunately, are mostly self-inflicted wounds.

The Compass: Interim report predicts no area tax revenue relief until late 2010

When it comes to regional sales tax and hospitality tax collections, there is nothing for which to be thankful. Sorry. According to an interim The Compass report, national economic conditions…

Acting, directing and synthesis necessary to convert book to film

Without the key ingredients, Peter says a film from book can suck as bad as did “New Moon.”

A compassionate pause

The Fort Smith board of directors on Tuesday (Dec. 1) faces an appeal of a Fort Smith Planning Commission approval of the Community Rescue Mission’s 3,300-square foot dormitory-style housing for…

The root of evil

Moseley blames special interest lobbyists for government problems.

Missouri Southern wins ‘Battle of the Lady Lions’ with UAFS

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Southern used its perimeter prowess and its defense…

Trucking chairman to deliver UAFS commencement address

story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Guest speaker for the Dec. 17 fall commencement exercises at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will be Robert…

‘Labor Day’ delivers Henry, tomato soup and fish stick dinners

Henry shares five days of his life at 13 with a depressed mom who finds new love with a convict.

Trojans pull away for win against UAFS Lions

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. STATESBORO, Ga. – It appeared like the University of Arkansas at Fort…

No. 7 Lady Hornets swarm UAFS Lady Lions

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. JOPLIN, Mo. – Emporia State has been ranked in the Top 25…

Save up

Americans say they want to save more money in 2010.

Young Christian Musician Ensemble

Young Christians Musicians Ensemble presents a free concert at 7 p.m. at the King Opera House. For more information call 479-474-2426.

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve Service by Mt. Olive Church in Van Buren at the King Opera House. For more information call 479-471-8955. 6 p.m.

J.R.’s County Gospel

J.R’s Country Gospel Singers King Opera House Van Buren December 19 7 p.m. J.R.’s Country Gospel Variety Show. 7 p.m. Tickets $5. For more information call 479-474-2426.

“Gift Of Song”

“Gift of Song” 3 p.m. concert to Benefit Crawford County Meals for Kids Program. For more information call 479-782-5074. $5 Admission.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

Van Buren Christmas Parade December 12 Van Buren’s historic Main Street will be blocked off for the annual nighttime Christmas Parade. All entries will be lighted. Everyone from antique car…

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” December 10-13 King Opera House 427 Main Street Van Buren “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, Heritage Methodist Church, benefit for Crawford County Meals for Kids…

“Oliver” by the Hamptead Players

“Oliver” by the Hampstead Players December 7 King Opera House 427 Main Street Van Buren “Oliver” by the Hampstead Players, 6:30 p.m. Admission is a non – perishable food item,…