Regions

The ARC for the River Valley Swim Party

The ARC for the River Valley swim party for disabled children and adults, Alma Family Aquatic Park, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission $2.00 for ARC members, $4.00 for non-members….

Camp Many Mountains Fundraiser/Yard Sale

Camp Many Mountains Yard Sale/Fundraiser, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 2901 Massard Rd, Fort Smith. Proceeds help fund summer camp and respite care for disabled children….

Camp Many Mountains Fundraiser/Yard Sale

Camp Many Mountains Yard Sale/Fundraiser, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 2901 Massard Rd, Fort Smith. Proceeds help fund summer camp and respite care for disabled children….

The ARC Concert/Fundraiser

The ARC for the River Valley’s annual concert/fundraiser at La Huerta Mexican Restaurant, 400 S Garrison Ave, Fort Smith. Mr. Cabbagehead and the Screaming Radishes will perform 7 p.m. to…

Former movie recruiter welcomes new Arkansas law

Janie Glover says it is about time Arkansas decided to get back in the game in terms of recruiting film and movie production to the state. Gov. Mike Beebe on…

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…