by - February 25, 2009 8:29 pm
The Curious Case of Cornerstone Cuisine
Sara is nice. Can’t go wrong with a cold Budweiser. And did we mention pizza and sports?
Regions
by - February 25, 2009 1:15 pm
Fortis announces Fort Smith plant expansion
Fortis Plastics announced Wednesday (Feb. 25) it would expand production at its Fort Smith plant — good news considering the company laid off about 70 at the Fort Smith plant…
by - February 25, 2009 12:00 pm
Consumers spending less on prescriptions
Shift to generic drugs and recessionary pressures push drug sales to Wal-Mart, Target.
by - February 25, 2009 11:29 am
Positive long-term outlook noted for Baldor Electric
A recent report suggests a bright future for Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. despite the company’s current financial struggles. Nashville-based Avondale Partners noted the following in a Feb. 18 research…
by - February 25, 2009 9:42 am
State, local trucking interests support unclogging corridor congestion
The American Trucking Associations is advocating a new Freight Corridors Initiative that has the backing of the Arkansas Trucking Association and Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. Randall Clifford, chairman of…
by - February 25, 2009 9:40 am
Lt. Gov. Halter urges tough lottery ethics rules
The debate continues in the 87th General Assembly about how to structure a lottery program approved by Arkansas voters in November. While many legislators seem to approve of a governing…
by - February 24, 2009 4:59 pm
Sales tax figures point to December shopping increase
December shopping in Fort Smith during the midst of a national recession remained relatively strong, according to sales tax figures from the city of Fort Smith. Sales taxes collected from…
by - February 24, 2009 4:57 pm
Regional tourism industry sees gains in 2008
The Fort Smith regional tourism industry had a healthy 2008 judging from collections of the state’s 2% tourism trust fund tax. Collections of the tax — on hotels, restaurants, tourism…
by - February 24, 2009 3:38 pm
Coffey – Live in concert!
Come enjoy a great concert for a great cause. Nashville Star finalist, Coffey, will perform at the Van Buren Schools Fine Arts Center. Coffey is an entertainer at heart. It…
by - February 24, 2009 1:40 pm
Compromise near in franchise dispute between Fort Smith, Cox cable
Cox Communications and the city of Fort Smith may have reached a compromise on a new franchise agreement. Len Pitcock, Arkansas director of government affairs for Cox Communications, told the…
by - February 24, 2009 11:14 am
Fort Smith airport traffic sees steep January decline
Traffic at the Fort Smith Regional Airport continues a steep decline, with January enplanements dipping 20.9% compared to January 2008. According to information on the airport’s Web site, there were…
by - February 24, 2009 7:08 am
Still Trucking: Profile of Arkansas Best Corp.
A recent federal filing by Arkansas Best Corp. provides new and interesting detail into one of the three publicly held companies based in Fort Smith. The less-than-truckload carrier recently reported…
by - February 24, 2009 7:05 am
What to consider before opening a business
Research, knowledge and patience necessities in the successful launch of your enterprise.
by - February 23, 2009 4:52 pm
Baldor announces dividend, promotion
Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. announced Monday (Feb. 23) a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share, payable March 31 to shareholders of record on March 10. The company…
by - February 23, 2009 4:03 pm
New Fort Smith hotels not expected to saturate market
Recent and ongoing hotel construction in Fort Smith will not likely result in an oversupply of hotel rooms, according to Claude Legris, executive director of the Fort Smith Convention &…
by - February 23, 2009 3:45 pm
Arvest Bank Celebrates Childrens Day!
Arvest Bank Presents Childrens day! A Latin American Tradition this will be a first for Fort Smith as we celebrate a day for the children. There will be food, education…
by - February 23, 2009 2:43 pm
Cox responds to Mayor Baker’s cable franchise veto
Cox Communications said it is “surprised and disappointed” with Mayor Ray Baker’s veto of its franchise extension, and the company reminded the city that federal law requires certain criteria to…
by - February 23, 2009 2:01 pm
Regional association marks 50 years of building homes
The Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders is presenting its 50th annual Home Show, Feb. 27 through March 1 at the Fort Smith Convention Center. “Getting Greener” is the…
by - February 23, 2009 9:57 am
Resolutions seek completion of Interstates 49 and 69
Early in the 87th General Assembly of the Arkansas Legislature, a Senate resolution — SCR 4 — was filed and adopted that recommended “a significant portion of funding for transportation…
by - February 23, 2009 8:49 am
Fort Smith mayor vetoes cable franchise extension
Mayor Ray Baker has vetoed an ordinance approved Feb. 17 by the Board of Directors that granted a third extension of the franchise agreement between the city and Cox Communications,…