by - July 11, 2022 3:44 pm
CEO for U.S. Marshals Museum could be hired in August
The search for a new president and CEO of the Fort Smith-based U.S. Marshals Museum is “going well,” and the board hopes a new CEO will be named by end…
Tourism / Heritage
by - July 10, 2022 11:49 am
Fred Williams retires after 46 years of a ‘lucky’ and ‘off-the-wall’ career
Fred Williams says any book about his life and career should be titled “Colors Outside The Lines.” The longtime marketing and advertising agency owner credits his business success to “being…
by - July 8, 2022 5:13 pm
Signatures submitted for recreational marijuana measure, Pope County casino repeal
Two ballot titles were turned in Friday (July 8) to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s (SOS) office. If certified, Arkansas voters will vote on two questions, with one related to…
by - July 7, 2022 4:04 pm
Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Arkansas’ tourism sector posts significant gains in early 2022
Arkansas’ leisure and hospitality sector continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic induced recession in 2020. Hospitality tax collections, tourism jobs and the state’s 2% tourism tax posted healthy gains…
by - July 6, 2022 4:17 pm
Governor: Teacher pay raise not on call for special session
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s call for a special legislative session starting Aug. 8 will focus on tax cuts and will not include a pay raise for teachers, the governor said on…
by - July 6, 2022 11:52 am
Popular Fort Smith business Neumeier’s Nursery to close after 54 years
After 54 years, Bill and “Jody” Neumeier will on July 31 retire and close the nursery on the north side of Fort Smith that has provided generations in the region…
by - July 5, 2022 3:43 pm
Second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival slated in Paragould
The second annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will be held July 21-23, in downtown Paragould. The event is presented by the Collins Theatre Foundation with support from KASU, as well…
by - June 29, 2022 8:15 pm
LRCVB promotes three
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) announced Wednesday (June 29) the promotions of Joy Barlogie to director of marketing, Diana Long to director of community engagement, and Stasha…
by - June 28, 2022 1:03 pm
Independence Day celebrations could cost up to 40% more
With the Fourth of July holiday falling on Monday this year, more consumers say they plan to celebrate during the weekend, according to the National Retail Federation. Many will stay…
by - June 23, 2022 4:55 pm
‘The Bricks’ to expand residential living space in downtown Fort Smith
More residential living will open in downtown Fort Smith as early as January 2023, with Ghan & Cooper Commercial Properties beginning a $6.5 million renovation of a former hotel into…
by - June 22, 2022 6:57 pm
Arkansas joins ‘Confluence Accords’ to promote outdoor recreation and conservation
Outdoor recreation officials from Arkansas, Maryland, and New Hampshire recently signed on to the Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence Accords. The signing, which happened in Little Rock, brings the total number…
by - June 22, 2022 3:25 pm
Fort Smith International Film Festival receives works from more than 50 countries
The Fort Smith International Film Festival, now in its second year, received 364 submissions from more than 50 countries and the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations. The festival received submissions from…
by - June 21, 2022 4:31 pm
Chipotle to open a Fort Smith location
A Chipotle Mexican Grill will open in Fort Smith later this year, and will be part of a multi-tenant redevelopment of the former Logan’s Roadhouse restaurant in the northeast corner…
by - June 21, 2022 3:41 pm
Permit issued, demolition to begin by July 1 on St. Scholastica Monastery
A permit was issued Tuesday (June 21) by the city of Fort Smith to Catoosa, Okla.-based DT Specialized Services for the demolition of the historic St. Scholastica Monastery. Demolition of…
by - June 21, 2022 3:09 pm
CBID votes to send downtown Fort Smith assessment plan to Fort Smith city clerk
The Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Commission agreed Tuesday (June 21) to send its petition to levy a supplemental annual assessment for operations to the Fort Smith City…
by - June 16, 2022 9:25 pm
FCRA meeting deals with parking lot conflict; votes against sale of golf course
In what started as a largely attended and contentious meeting of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees, board members accepted offers for purchase of two parking lots, the…
by - June 15, 2022 3:47 pm
Steering committee possible to pursue feasibility of Fort Smith indoor sports facility
While members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors agree that an indoor sports facility would be a beneficial amenity for the city that could help the economy, how to…
by - June 14, 2022 7:28 pm
Windgate Foundation extends challenge grant to Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday (June 14) it has received a $1.5 million two-to-one challenge grant from the Windgate Foundation to help build the future ASO Stella Boyle Smith…
by - June 13, 2022 10:03 am
Data on possible $31 million indoor sports facility to be heard by Fort Smith Board
A feasibility study for a potential new Indoor Sports Facility in Fort Smith, which will be presented to the Fort Smith Board of Directors at its study session Tuesday (June…
by - June 8, 2022 3:12 pm
Outdoor fitness courts, floodplain resolutions approved by Fort Smith board
The Fort Smith Board of Directors on Tuesday (June 7) approved resolutions) to install outdoor fitness courts near the Arkansas River in downtown Fort Smith and in east Fort Smith,…