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Why Capitalism?

Part I of a three-part series from a recent Allan Meltzer lecture.

Day 3 report from SXSW: Booze, hookers and other pieces of American poetry.

Peter sports a new look and gets all gushy on a (VERY) early morning snack of lamb gyros.

Day 2 report from SXSW: Bishops, Blitzen and celebrities. Woo-hoo!

Peter’s description of the good music and good times in Austin continues. (Envy is an appropriate, if not natural, reaction.)

City director residency requirements clarified under Act 27

Act 27 of the 87th Arkansas General Assembly may help avoid the troubles that ensued when former Fort Smith city director Velvet Medlock chose to live in a district other…

Wind turbine plant could bring 335 jobs to Fort Smith

Ivy Owen is hopeful the third visit from officials with a company based in Japan will indeed be the charm and result in bringing more than 300 new manufacturing jobs…

Arkansas’ unemployment fund in ‘bad shape’

In one year, Arkansas’ unemployment trust fund fell from a balance of $98.9 million to $0, with state officials borrowing federal dollars in a frantic effort to keep unemployment funds…

2009 news media woes outlined

It ain’t pretty. The 20th Century news model will fail in this century.

Local car dealer comments on used car, new car prices

A local auto dealership manager sees some merit to a Friday report from Edmunds.com that some new cars can be purchased cheaper than similar used models. Edmunds said its research…

Day 1 report from SXSW: Bluegrass, blues and gospel.

Peter reports from Austin on the great sounds before the ‘ridiculousness ensued.’

Delicious_Cuisine

Do you want to learn how to prepare Egg Roll, Fried Rice, and Bubble Tea Please attend Delecious Cuisine Cooking show the cost will be $3-5 you’ll receive free sample…

Fort Smith metro jobless rate jumps to 7.7%

The preliminary January unemployment rate for the Fort Smith region spiked to 7.7%, up from 6.1% in December, and up significantly over 5.9% in January 2008. A loss 2,300 manufacturing…

Arkansas ranks high on economic outlook report

The American Legislative Exchange Council rates Arkansas high on an economic outlook list as part of its “Rich States, Poor States” report. Helping Arkansas rank 12th among the 50 states…

Downtown trolley extension possible in 2009

Extension of the trolley tracks in downtown Fort Smith could begin before the end of 2009, Bradley Martin and Jayne Hughes said during a Thursday (Mar. 19) commission meeting of…

OG&E closer to rate increase; will lower fuel charges in 2009

OG&E has received approval for a $13.6 million rate increase for its 65,000 customers in western Arkansas. But the company noted in a press release that the increase “could be…

Most employers maintain 401(k) match

Recent survey finds that just 3% of employers discontinued the match in 2008.

Order the cow’s tongue taco for some great tongue-on-tongue action

Peter gets all mushy with mango juice and smooching after a movie. Get a room!

Hospitality tax an option with annexation of Ben Geren

An annexation of Ben Geren Park by the city of Fort Smith would allow the city to fall under a state hospitality tax provision of which North Little Rock is…

Immaculate Conception Spring Festival

Immaculate Conception School is having their annual spring festival on May 1st and 2nd. The festival is being held beside the Immaculate Conception Church at the end of Garrison. This…

Immaculate Conception Spring Festival

Immaculate Conception School is having their annual spring festival on May 1st and 2nd. The festival is being held beside the Immaculate Conception Church at the end of Garrison. This…

Arkansas officials offer partial help on health care coverage questions

A press release from the Arkansas Insurance Department about the department’s ability to answer questions from Arkansans about financial assist with the continuation of health care coverage is only half…