by - December 10, 2008 10:35 am
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department submitted Wednesday (Dec. 10) a $1.1 billion project list for consideration as Congress prepares to push an infrastructure stimulus plan. Of that, $116 million…
by - December 10, 2008 7:58 am
Average and median prices of new and existing homes in the Fort Smith/Van Buren markets dropped 3.6 percent and rose 0.5 percent, respectively, between Aug. 4 and Dec. 8. The…
by - December 10, 2008 7:43 am
News from around the state is reminiscent of the phrase, “One step forward, two steps back.” The step forward is news from North Little Rock Mayor Pat Hays that the…
by - December 9, 2008 7:11 pm
Warning: If you’re looking for positive news about the auto industry, don’t read this.
by - December 9, 2008 4:41 pm
Research shows the percentage of liberals and conservatives remains stable. No word on why Congress remains dysfunctional.
by - December 9, 2008 4:20 pm
Officials with the city of Fort Smith are interested in purchasing an electronic means of mass communication that would effectively reach citizens in emergencies or other important events. Fort Smith…
by - December 9, 2008 3:42 pm
Take time to think about hiring before a new employee is needed. Employee manuals, contracts and legal reviews can ensure a smoother hiring process.
by - December 9, 2008 2:46 pm
Doug Thomas is “hopeful” significant funding for Interstate 49 can come from a possible federal infrastructure stimulus plan and the upcoming reauthorization of the federal highway bill. Discussion of I-49…
by - December 9, 2008 10:27 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay up to $54.25 million to settle a wage and hour class action lawsuit. The lawsuit, Braun et al. vs Wal-Mart, included about 100,000…
by - December 9, 2008 6:59 am
A pre-symphony and holiday buffet hosted by Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Crawford and Sebastian Counties fueled the crowd before “A Keyboard Christmas” was performed by the Fort Smith Symphony.
by - December 8, 2008 4:29 pm
A Favre to Madonna pass is not something for which we could find photos. We looked. We looked a lot.
by - December 8, 2008 4:08 pm
A Fed Chief offers optimism, other economists offer stimulus advice and Kiplinger issues a heads up on future oil and gas prices.
by - December 8, 2008 1:55 pm
Ken O’Donnell, director of the Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Organization, thinks it’s time for federal and state highway officials and agencies to become our partners or be asked to publicly explain why they are not or won’t be
by - December 8, 2008 11:59 am
Progress Arkansas, a newly formed group backed by prominent businesses and organizations in the state, issued a statement Monday (Dec. 8) expressing concern about the future of Arkansas’ economy. The…
by - December 8, 2008 10:58 am
U.S. Attorney Robert Balfe, 40, will resign Jan. 4 and join Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, a Little Rock-based law firm with offices in Arkansas, Austin and New York….
by - December 7, 2008 9:48 pm
Recently rediscovered a few comments from yours truly noted for having received the most feedback from Kind Readers. Am hoping they are suitable for reframing in this space. • Let’s…
by - December 7, 2008 11:32 am
‘Green’ intentions are good only when smart and historically honest.
by - December 7, 2008 11:05 am
The administration of the lottery-for-scholarships program Arkansas voters approved in November will likely be one of the top five issues at the 2009 Arkansas General Assembly. Roby Brock, our content…
by - December 6, 2008 8:04 pm
Join Zonta Club of Fort Smith as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a reception and forum discussing the theme…
by - December 6, 2008 5:40 pm
Let’s hope Larry Rath is right about the auto dealership segment of the Fort Smith regional economy. Rath is president of Putnam Automotive Group, Putnam Lincoln Mercury, Putnam RV Center…
