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Testing the experiment

Editor’s Note: This essay was written by Michael Tilley in September 2002 as a reflection on the first anniversary of the 9/11 horror. Link here for its 2007 publication. The…

Altes, Sanitation Department trash fight could get ugly (Updated)

Using survey results from the city of Fort Smith, Bobby Altes is ready to defend a residential trash collection contract of which the Fort Smith Department of Sanitation wants to…

No Fort Smith visit for U.S. Sen. Lincoln during August recess (Updated)

The office of U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., said she was unable to visit Fort Smith during the almost four-week recess of the U.S. Senate because of “scheduling difficulties.” According…

Entergy Arkansas seeks $223.2 million rate increase

Entergy Arkansas on Friday afternoon filed for a base rate increase of $223.2 million for its Arkansas system that provides electricity to about 700,000 customers in 63 of Arkansas’ 75…

Community Preparedness Event

Get Ready OK – Community Emergency Preparedness Night Time: 5:30 – 8:00 Information Fair – 5:30 – 8:00 Town Hall Forum – 7:00 – 8:00 Location: Elementary School New Gym…

U.S. unemployment rate up to 9.7%

The national unemployment rate hit 9.7% in August, up from 9.4% in July and up significantly over the 6.2% rate in August 2008. The number of unemployed increased by 466,000…

Bob’s angry list

Arkansas’ genius columnist has a list of things that have you a little angry.

Doubts exist as to need for U.S. manufacturing czar

Michael Barr and Greg Kaza have doubts about the ability of a U.S. manufacturing czar to bring innovation, efficiencies and sustainability to the domestic manufacturing industry. Recent news reports indicate…

Former Wal-Mart exec tells Fort Smith crowd business ethics blurred

story by Linda Kaufenberg Former Wal-Mart Stores executive Don Soderquist was in Fort Smith on Thursday (Sept. 3) to address the first in a series of luncheons designed to better…

JR’s Country Gospel

JR’s Country Gospel King Opera House Van Buren JR’s Country Gospel music variety show at 7 p.m. Admission $5. For more information call 479-474-2426.

Save up

Americans are saving more, but still not enough.

Stephens Media, Democrat-Gazette to merge NWA operations (UPDATED)

The newspaper war in Northwest Arkansas between Stephens Media and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is over. The two media groups announced Thursday morning they are seeking approval for a joint media…

UAFS cross country program begins inaugural season

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Jason Merritt’s professional career has taken many twists and turns from captain in the…

Leadership Fort Smith Alumni “Connections”

Alumni Connections are open to the entire Leadership Fort Smith alumni and very informal. The theme is simply “Connecting” and networking with your classmates and other alumni. For those of…

Hurry. You don’t have 500 days to see 500 Days.

Trav & SHE take the indie route and recommend a story about a post-modern relationship. (We’d say something terribly tacky here about the conclusion of Trav & SHE, but 50% of the combo is all lawyered up.)

Area home brewers serious about the craft

story and photos by Roy Hill Members of the River Valley Ale Raisers homebrew club are serious about having a good time. According to the club’s organizing document, River Valley…

360 Leadership Series Luncheon

What is 360? The 360 Leadership Series was created to provide professional development, networking opportunities, and spiritual growth for River Valley professionals. Every area of life will be impacted at…

Arkansas general revenue down 2.8% in fiscal year

Total tax collections for Arkansas for the first two months (July and August) of fiscal 2010 are $810.6 million, down 2.8% from the same period of 2008 and 2.8% off…

Before Back-to-School, Get Back-to-the-Optometrist for Better Learning

HILL VISION CENTER – DR. DENISE HILL Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children. In fact, EIGHTY PERCENT OF WHAT STUDENTS LEARN IS…

Marshals Museum message soon to hit larger audience

The U.S. Marshals Museum effort and story will soon hit millions of small screens around the country. Jessica Hayes, museum coordinator for the U.S. Marshals Museum, told the museum board…