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In the mix this week are crusty old guys and nice young women

Paddock suggests a book that delivers a crazy man quoting bible verses. No, it’s not about Jimmy Swaggart.

Deming: Cap and trade bill will wreck U.S. economy

Former energy executive Claiborne Deming told a Friday lunch gathering of about 100 Fort Smith area business and civic leaders that the proposed federal cap and trade bill is “extraordinarily…

Bluegrass on the Mountain

14th Annual Bluegrass on the Mountain, Saturday, September 26. Music starts at 11:00 a.m. Bring your lawnchair and enjoy a day filled with Bluegrass music to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association….

Whirlpool plant closure in Indiana may benefit Fort Smith

There is a possibility the Friday morning (Aug. 28) news that Whirlpool Corp. is closing its Evansville, Ind., refrigerator and icemaker production plan will increase production at the company’s refrigerator…

Recession likely ending in late 2009; recovery to be slow

James Bullard and other economy watchers say the recession may technically end in late 2009, but aren’t hopeful for a strong recovery cycle. Bullard, president and CEO of the Federal…

Trucking team takes trivia title

The ABF Freight System team took first place Thursday night (Aug. 27) at the Fort Smith Trivia Challenge, an event that raised $19,500 to support economics instruction in the Fort…

Fort Smith Classic set to return to Hardscrabble in 2010

The board of The Fort Smith Classic, a Nationwide tour tournament that is a PGA Tour-sanctioned event, voted Thursday (Aug. 27) to keep the tournament at Hardscrabble Country Club —…

There were several doctors in the house

Fort Smith area business and civic leaders gathered Thursday night to welcome new physicians to the area.

Pizza restaurant, event center part of modified Phoenix Mall redevelopment

A bright spot for development activity in Fort Smith is the ongoing renovation of the former Phoenix Village Mall, with a new Chicago-style pizza restaurant to be part of the…

The wild Tarantino delivers Nazi killing, a story line and Brad Pitt. It’s a trifecta.

Trav & SHE are convinced your basterds will like these basterds. After all, it’s not every movie out these days that mixes dark violence and tremendous laughter.

Basic Bonasi Class

BASIC BONSAI CLASS October 17 12:30 to 4:00pm Bonsai Nursery 5141 Industrail Park Road Van Buren Featuring bonsai artist Bill Choat. Remove the mystery of bonsai by learning the basics…

Toxic Audio Concert

Toxic Audio Concert Fine Arts Center at the Van Buren High School October 3, 2009 7:00 PM Toxic Audio Concert Tickets $25.00 and $20.00. For more information call the Fine…

The Rib Room Fundraiser for the Fort Smith Art Center

Join us for an evening of good friends, great music, and awesome food. Where: Neumeier’s Rib Room 817 Garrison Avenue Fort Smith, AR When: September 11, 2009 Door open5:00 p.m….

September Art Exhibit

The Fort Smith Art Center invites the public to a the September exhibit highlighting work by Charles Peer. Mr. Peer lives in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and his exhibit, titled ‘Views…

75th Anniversary Celebration

Special events are scheduled for the weekend of September 12, as Grand Avenue Baptist Church celebrates its 75th year of existence. Former pastors, staff and members will host a banquet…

UAFS names Krehbiel to senior staff

Dr. Lee Krehbiel of Pocatello, Idaho, now the vice president for student affairs at Idaho State University, will begin Sept. 28 as the vice chancellor for student affairs at the…

ABF driver wins national driving championship

ABF Freight System driver Anthony Spero won the national championship in the Tank Truck Class during the 72nd National Truck Driving Championships held in late August in Pittsburgh. Spero also…

Live music in Van Buren

Live music at Sisters restaurant in Van Buren. Musicians David Meseke on keyboard and Michael Brinson on guitar will weave their musical magic starting at 7pm this Friday.

Trucking index up in July; industry cautious with improving trends

Officials with the American Trucking Associations’ and a leading Fort Smith-based trucking company are cautiously optimistic about improving trends in the long-beleaguered national trucking industry. The ATA reported Aug. 26…