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Convenience Stores Get “Spark”

Wal-Mart has made some of its concept stores more recognizable.

May Disputes Talk of Change in Ownership

The president of a Little Rock general contracting company says financial troubles have been overblown.

The IRS loves payroll taxes

It’s not wise to stand between the IRS and what it loves.

A weekend of Motorcycles and Music

The Old Town Bike Show and ‘Music in the Park’ bring sounds of activity to downtown Van Buren.

Juneteenth hits the Fort

With food, music and carnival rides, the celebration recognizes the end of slavery in the U.S.

‘Concert on the Green’ unwrapped

The newest John Bell painting depicts campus life around the campus bell tower at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Children’s Patriotic Craft Making Event

To celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, bring the children to the Fort Smith Museum of History for the Fourth of July Craft making event. Children will…

Can a hangover be funny?

Trav & SHE recommend ‘The Hangover,’ yet another go-wild-in-Las-Vegas movie. Apparently, the movie is so good it is enjoyable through the dry eyes, shifting stomach and sensitive ears of a hangover. 

UAFS announces structural changes to business support programs (Updated)

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith announced Friday afternoon (June 12) a significant change in the structure of its “community-related entrepreneurial, small business, family business and economic development activities.”…

Neighborhood support

Moseley says concerns of neighborhoods often secondary to developer demands.

Area manufacturer agrees with national study outlining threats to industry

A national study citing “critical threats” to U.S. manufacturing is on target, according to Michael Barr, president of the Fort Smith Area Manufacturing Executives Association and vice president of operations…

Work/life balance issues

Survey finds many continue working while on vacation.

Big decline seen in Fort Smith hotel activity

The April hospitality tax collection report for Fort Smith hotels shows a large decline, perhaps the first indication of the true effect of storm-related hotel bookings in April 2008. Fort…

The City Wire report: Consumer info on the proposed ‘Cash for Clunkers’ bill

The latest attempt by Congress and the federal government to socially engineer the marketplace is the “Cash for Clunkers” bill that would offer a tax credit up to $4,500 to…

Chaffee Trust outlines new development objectives

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority board intends to double its number of objectives to six in 2009 from the three accomplished in 2008 — including a new effort to develop…

Fort Smith group takes ‘magic’ act to Tampa

Tracy Winchell is hoping at least one more bunny can be pulled from the hat. Fort Smith was named in late March as a finalist in the 2009 All-America City…

High-profile Arkansas companies created during recessions

Some of Arkansas’ largest and best known companies were formed during recessionary periods, including Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. That’s the thought-provoking perspective provided by economist Greg Kaza with the…

Peter likes it hot and gets good service

Pho King brings the love and the Thai dishes bring the heat. Release your endorphins but watch your Pho King pronunciation.

Trucking industry opposes cap-and-trade program

The American Trucking Associations is opposing the Obama Administration’s proposed cap-and-trade program saying it would impose significant costs on the trucking industry and consumers. Danny Loe, director of marketing and…