by - January 13, 2009 6:15 pm
The Arkansas Public Service Commission formally approved Tuesday (Jan. 13) a new fee structure for certain services provided by Fort Smith-based Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corp. On Oct. 22, AOG proposed…
by - January 13, 2009 5:27 pm
Bills filed Tuesday (Jan. 13) in the 87th General Assembly include the following: HB 1097An act concerning places where a person is prohibited from carrying a concealed handgun SB 55An…
by - January 13, 2009 4:17 pm
Reduced revenue can often reduce the emphasis on “get-tough” crime policies.
by - January 13, 2009 3:31 pm
Fortis Plastics has laid off about 70 employees at its Fort Smith plant within the past six months, according to a source with direct knowledge of the plant’s activities. The…
by - January 13, 2009 3:04 pm
Political humorist and author P.J. O’Rourke once noted that the three branches of government are money, television and bulls***. At the Tuesday (Jan. 13) study session of the Fort Smith…
by - January 13, 2009 11:26 am
Gov. Mike Beebe said “fallout from the national economic downturn” will be the biggest challenge during the 87th Arkansas General Assembly. Beebe, who addressed House and Senate members in a…
by - January 13, 2009 11:15 am
Surgical technology students at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith recently participated in a research project that had them take a virtual walk in an operating room. The UAFS…
by - January 12, 2009 4:16 pm
Rep. Tracy Pennartz, D-Fort Smith, filed a bill — HB 1060 — Monday (Jan. 12) that would establish an investment tax credit for renovation and development in Fort Smith’s Central…
by - January 12, 2009 3:41 pm
Chairmanships, lottery bill movement and encouragement to raise the cigarette tax were highlights of the first day (Jan. 12) of the 87th Arkansas General Assembly. Roby Brock, our content partner…
by - January 12, 2009 2:55 pm
Blame it on Chinese chicken farmers and a nasty little virus with special evolutionary skills.
by - January 12, 2009 2:32 pm
With a tax of 59 cents per pack, Arkansas ranks 38th in the nation for its excise tax on cigarettes, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators. Gov. Mike Beebe…
by - January 12, 2009 2:24 pm
Second Street Live welcomes to town Brave Combo, an “unclassifiable” band that builds its music around a polka foundation with influences from Led Zeppelin and The Kinks — just to name a few.
by - January 12, 2009 1:44 pm
Washington, D.C., is crazy this time every four years. Yes, even more crazy than normal. Olive has a few insights into what he calls the "frenetic activity."
by - January 12, 2009 10:04 am
Celebrate Trinity 2009 – Casino Royale Saturday, February 7 6:30 – midnight …featuring the popular band "Boom Kenetic" Trinity Jr. High Activity Center call 782-2451 for tickets
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
The law industry is one sector that’s consistently landing new clientele with little effort, but even so, employment at the area’s top firms was down slightly in 2009.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
A full count of bankruptcies in the state for calendar 2008 isn’t yet available from the U.S. Bankruptcy Clerk Office, but indications are that filings are on the rise.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Career prosecutor Deborah Groom, as first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, has been elevated to acting U.S. Attorney, filing the role vacated Jan. 4 by Robert C. Balfe.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Northwest Arkansas legislators plan to address a state law that requires some cities to continue to pay their mayors 50 percent of their salaries at the time of retirement.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Asa Hutchison and his son, Asa Hutchison III have opened an office in Rogers near the World Trade Center.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Communications firm acquires executive training and development business, expands its offerings.
