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Be Red Cross Ready

This class is open and free to the community. It is time to be prepared for the severe weather that our area sees each spring! Formulate your family’s emergency plan,…

Fort Smith sales taxes see decline

For the first time since 2003, the February sales tax report for the city of Fort Smith saw a decline when compared to February of the previous year. The city…

Baldor Proxy details share ownership, exec compensation

Most of the executive officers at Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric saw their 2008 compensation decline or stay relatively flat from 2007 levels, according to a Proxy statement filed Friday (April…

U.S. education system is failing

Moseley argues that better education, discipline and public service are needed.

More evidence of less spending

Two surveys suggest Americans are spending less and will likely use a tax refund to pay off debt.

Research report suggests Arkansas needs more research

The Arkansas Research Alliance released a private study Thursday (April 2) that identifies 9 core growth areas in Arkansas’ emerging knowledge-based economy. The Battelle report noted that since the late…

Business district tax credit bill clears House vote; Senate vote next

A bill that would create 20% tax credit for new construction and renovation in a central business improvement district was approved Thursday by the Arkansas House of Representatives. HB 1060,…

Potential new Sparks owner has big ideas

Rick Jackson, a more than 30-year veteran of the healthcare sector who publicly espouses bold and likely controversial views about the future of healthcare, could soon be the CEO of…

Ups and downs noted in Fort Smith regional banking sector

With all the changes in the Fort Smith regional banking community in the past 8 years, two things are certain: First National Bank of Fort Smith is solid in its…

UAFS air rifle team ranked 5th in nation

For the second straight year, Lion Rifles from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith ended the college air rifle season ranked as the fifth-best collegiate club team in the…

Peter finds a happy meal at the hospital

We send the young man to get his head checked and he ends up in the cafeteria for a gut check.

The federal deficit and You

Kiplinger editor highlights the results of our ballooning federal spending.

Rumsey to receive Jack White leadership award

Mark Rumsey, president and CEO of Zero Mountain Inc., will receive the 2009 Jack White Leadership Award presented by the Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association. The Jack White award recognizes…

Regional jobless rate dips to 7.3%

The preliminary February unemployment rate for the Fort Smith region decreased to 7.3% after spiking up to 7.7% in January. However, the rate is more than 2% above the February…

Total building permit values down in March; New home work up

The value of March building permits issued in Fort Smith totaled $21.48 million, down 14.1% from the value of permits issued in March 2008. However, permits for new home construction…

Baldor Electric buys relief on debt covenants (updated)

For a fee of $6.83 million, Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. announced Wednesday (April 1) it was able to amend a credit agreement so as to avoid future problems related…

Regional home sales down more than 20%

The real estate market continues to struggle in the Fort Smith region, with February home sales dipping almost 30% in Crawford County and down more than 16% in Sebastian County….

BE RED CROSS READY

Tornado season is here — be prepared for any weather, any disaster, any emergency by attending the American Red Cross’ FREE COMMUNITY CLASS: BE RED CROSS READY Class will be…

U.S. Internet advertising sees 2008 growth; Fort Smith no exception

Internet advertising revenue pushed past $23 billion in 2008 despite the difficult economy, according to a report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Total internet advertising revenue in 2008…

First quarter tough on Arkansas stocks (updated)

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to correct the stock prices for Tyson Foods. Few of the publicly held companies based in Arkansas saw their stock price improve in…