by - January 13, 2009 4:17 pm
‘State of the States’ report issued by Pew Center
Reduced revenue can often reduce the emphasis on “get-tough” crime policies.
Regions
by - January 13, 2009 3:31 pm
More Whirlpool-related layoffs revealed (Updated)
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
Commissions, television focus of city study session
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
Economic ‘fallout,’ school funding top session issues for Gov. Mike Beebe
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
Virtual surgery research conducted at UAFS
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. Pennartz files bill to encourage downtown development
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
Tax increase request, lottery bill highlights of first day of legislative session
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
Avian flu bug becoming more resistant to drugs
Blame it on Chinese chicken farmers and a nasty little virus with special evolutionary skills.
by - January 12, 2009 2:32 pm
Every time a smoker coughs, a revenuer gets his ka-ching!
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
The band that played Springfield (think “The Simpsons”) comes to Fort Smith
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
The inauguration madness
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
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
Lawyer Employment Down Despite Higher Demand
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
Legal Experts Expect Bankruptcy Rise in ’09
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
Groom Named Acting U.S. Attorney for District
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
Legislators to Consider Change to Mayors’ Pensions Law
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
AH Law Group Builds Regionally, Serves Global Clientele
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
Mitchell Group Resolves to Have Successful 2009
Communications firm acquires executive training and development business, expands its offerings.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Taps McMillon To Lead International
Working one’s way from an entry level position to the top of the company ladder is the American dream. Few, if any, corporations can trot out as many such stories as Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
Construction Begins on Fayetteville’s New Court Building (Real Deals)
Kinco Constructors of Little Rock recently purchased a building permit valued at $3.3 million to construct a new district court building for the city of Fayetteville.