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Zonta Club of Fort Smith September Meeting

The Zonta Club of Fort Smith will hold their September meeting on Monday, September 21st from 6pm to 7:15pm at the Main Branch of the Fort Smith Public Library. The…

The Taste of Fort Smith

Altrusa is proud to present the 22nd Annual Taste of Fort Smith at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Come down and sample the tastes and flavors of more than 25…

Andy Fox will play guitar at 21 West End

Andy Fox will be offering his entertaining and eclectic mix of old songs, new songs, obscure songs, and popular songs at 21 West End from 7:00 p.m. until at least…

Doing 30 with Peter ends with a remarkable recap of the journey

Peter leaves this chapter with a note expressing his hope that you’ve reached new culinary horizons.

The City Wire Person of the Month: Jane Owen

The Van Buren art director says a better understanding of art brings a better understanding of life.

Arkansans add $23.4 million in Cash for Clunker sales; Edmunds critical of program (Updated)

Arkansas consumers pushed more than $23.4 million in Cash for Clunker applications, or just 0.8% of the total $2.87 billion reported Wednesday (Aug. 26) by the U.S. Department of Transportation….

A Razorback bargain

Arkansas is one of five SEC teams ranked in top 20 for football ticket value.

Board nixes request to shift hire/fire authority

Fort Smith City Administrator Dennis Kelly’s request to change the city’s hire/fire authority is officially dead. Presently, city code places the decision to hire and fire city department heads with…

Wage freeze, tourism spending key items on Fort Smith agenda

Freezing wages and warming tourism were the hot topics for the last of two special meetings held Tuesday (Aug. 25) by the Fort Smith Board of Directors to plan for…

Fort Smith A&P approves new grant application process

After approving a grant funding process requiring applicants to substantiate “their economic impact through hotel room nights,” the Fort Smith Advertising & Promotion Commission approved a $9,000 funding request without…

Removing commission members, homeless task force focus of study session (Corrected)

In a scheduling of unintentional irony, the Fort Smith Board of Directors considered at their Aug. 25 study session the process the board may use to remove members of city…

Fort Smith Mayor: No decision yet on reelection run

Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker said Tuesday (Aug. 25) he has not made a decision about running for reelection, countering what he called “rumors in the community” that he will…

Wal-Mart continues to expand financial services

Wal-Mart officials continue to expand their financial services business short of being granted a license to become a bank. The Bentonville-based retailer announced Tuesday (Aug. 25) it has partnered with…

Apartment vacations

Renters look for amenities that make staying at home more enjoyable.

Fitch: Health care plan could help for-profit hospital sector

Chicago-based Fitch Ratings issued Monday (Aug. 24) a report on for-profit hospitals outlines what the proposed health care reform might mean for hospital companies like Health Management Associates — the…

Updated Fort Smith Web site provides ‘richer’ property data

The information technology wizards with the city of Fort Smith have pulled together a “layered” map of Fort Smith that allows anyone with Internet access to learn much about the…

3rd Annual Greenwood Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team Scramble Golf Tournament

4-person scramble at Vache Grass Country Club Men, Ladies and Juniors are all welcome For more information, contact: Kevin Barrett 479-996-1718 or 479-769-0700

Business group, survey says most Arkansans oppose health reform plan (Updated II)

A new report from The Tarrance Group suggests that 49% of Arkansans say only “minor changes” are needed in the U.S. health care system, with 44% saying their top health…

July home sales decline in Crawford & Sebastian counties

The summer months continue to be tough for home sales in Crawford and Sebastian counties, with combined July sales in the two counties down 30% compared to July 2008. According…