Regions

Electronic gains

U.S. shipments of electronics to see slight gain in 2010.

Area building permit values take a dive in 2009

The numbers make a strong case for 2009 being an exception to the consistent claim that the Fort Smith regional construction sector experiences minor ups and downs. And unfortunately, the…

Aquarian Expo 2010

An evening of Peace, Love, and Music benefitting the Charleston Food Pantry will take place Saturday, February 13th, at Old Town Grain and Feed Company, 503 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith….

Bowen resigns appointment as Arkansas Supreme Court Justice

Health issues result in yet another resignation of a justice from the Arkansas Supreme Court. Citing health reasons, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Bill Bowen is resigning the post six days…

Sam Houston, Wyatt Earp draw Fred Williams to historic building renovation

feature story and photos by Marla Cantrell [email protected] Ad man Fred Williams drives across three cattle guards, one low-water bridge and a herd of cows just to get to his…

Second Street Live! ready to launch 2010 season (corrected)

feature story by Amanda Carson [email protected] Art and music are at the heart of all culture, but sadly they are an aspect that is slowly being pushed aside throughout society….

Red Cross Disaster Volunteer Training

Please join us Friday February 5th for FREE Red Cross Disaster Volunteer Training. Lunch will be provided. Western Arkansas Service Center on South Greenwood Avenue. Course Schedule Introduction to Disaster…

Declining incentives

U.S. carmakers dial back December incentive deals.

2009 painful for area hospitality sector

Barring a December report full of miracles, the November financial reports indicate 2009 will prove unremarkable — if not slightly painful — for the Fort Smith/Van Buren hospitality sector. November…

2010 company review should include analyzing ‘Team Member’ results

Stockman says efficient and nimble companies can’t afford a status quo team.

Van Buren officials push Rena Road widening, library opening

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] The Van Buren city council voted Monday night (Jan. 11) to take over the Rena Road right-of-way acquisition, which is the first move in the…

Gov. Beebe nips $106 million in second budget cut move (Updated)

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe announced Monday (Jan. 11) a budget cut of $106 million in response to declining tax collections. It’s the second cut in less than three months, with…

Babysitter Training (Red Cross)

Saturday, 2/13/10 from 9:00am until 4:00pm Western Arkansas Service Center (1709 S Greenwood Ave in Fort Smith) Please bring a sack lunch…we have a microwave and refrigerator available. $40 Course…

Babysitter Training (Red Cross)

Saturday, 1/23/10 from 9:00am until 4:00pm Western Arkansas Service Center (1709 S Greenwood Ave in Fort Smith) Please bring a sack lunch…we have a microwave and refrigerator available. $40 Course…