Regions

Death plans

If you die unexpectedly, what happens to your business?

A Night to Remember comes with dinner and dancing

The St. Edward Mercy Foundation event sought to raise $15,000 for the Mercy Hospice program.

Tech with Tom: Fake virus warnings

Scareware can muck up your computer and take your money. It’s almost as bad as the IRS.

More than 400 eat, drink and raise merry money at Mardi Gras

The fundraiser kicked off a year of 100-year anniversary activities for the Fort Smith Museum of History

‘Eli the Good’ brings us a story of small-town life we all may recognize

The book reminds us of at time when Bob Seger, Zagnut candy bars and ABBA were contemporary. Which is a reminder that two out of three ain’t bad.

Dip in tax revenue likely to require Fort Smith budget review

November retail sales in Fort Smith and Sebastian County improved compared to October, but were down as much as 13% compared to November 2008. And that continued decline has Fort…

Learn how to utilize proper nutrition when coping with cancer. Session topics include: *Coping with the side effects of treatment *Foods that boost your bloodwork *When treatment causes eating problems:…

Worship Concert Haiti Benefit- Ft Smith Convention Center

Free Event- A love offering to help the Haiti Earthquake victims will be taken. Several Area Church Worship Teams will play as well as special appearances by; Don Bailey UAFS…

Budget, lottery part of first week of Arkansas’ first-ever fiscal session

Members of the Arkansas General Assembly made progress this week on two key items — approving an almost $4.5 billion budget and clarifying lottery scholarships — in the ongoing fiscal…

Reagan and FDR

Americans say Reagan and FDR best since World War II.

Van Buren A&P director sees shaky 2010 economy

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Wednesday’s meeting (Feb. 10) meeting of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotion Commission looked back at last year’s dismal tax collections and forward to a…

The City Wire Persons of the Month: Van Buren High School art class

Bowls made by the students are used to raise funds for a Community Clearinghouse program that helps provide weekend food supplies for area children.

Adam & Eats: A House Divided — Part One

Benson’s Grill is a welcome retreat for those seeking a little comfort from cheeseburgers, fried okra, jalapeno’s or tater tots. Or all of the above.

ATU-Ozark sees big jump in spring enrollment

Spring enrollment at the Ozark campus of Arkansas Tech University reached 1,213, an impressive increase of 53.3% compared to spring 2009. What’s more, the spring 2008 enrollment of 791 was…

Maddox resignation takes another legal twist

It takes a team of lawyers and at least two legal opinions “for a guy to quit his job,” City Director Bill Maddox said Thursday with a laugh. Bill Maddox,…

Red Cross Babysitter Training

Launch your babysitting career with the help of the American Red Cross! If you are 11 to 15 years old and want to become a babysitter, you can get the…

Red Cross Babysitter Training

Launch your babysitting career with the help of the American Red Cross! If you are 11 to 15 years old and want to become a babysitter, you can get the…

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Education Class

The Fort Smith flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary in Fort Smith is presenting a free, one day boating education class on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Copher’s Boat…

The First Tee of Fort Smith 2010 Spring Break Clinics

The First Tee of Fort Smith Spring Break Clinics March 23-26 2010 March 23-25: 9-11 a.m. on course clinics with coaches (ages 6-17) March 26: Spring Break Tournament *** format…

State Sen. Denny Altes considering Congressional bid

Add State Sen. Denny Altes, R-Fort Smith, to the list of those considering a run for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District. With U.S. Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, leaving the House seat…