by - August 6, 2014 4:19 pm
Two longtime Alma residents have filed to be the city's next mayor following news that long-time Mayor John Ballentine would not seek re-election. The candidates, retired businessman Keith Greene and…
by - March 16, 2014 3:21 pm
Long time veteran Alma Mayor John Ballentine is not quick to lay the blame on anyone after the city’s 1 cent sales tax failed in a narrow 17-vote margin this…
by - July 16, 2013 9:58 pm
Expansion of a health and rehab center in Alma and the Sykes call center operation in Fort Smith could add up to 220 jobs in the Fort Smith region –…
by - April 20, 2013 5:22 pm
The Spinach Capital of the World hosted its signature event, the annual Alma Spinach Festival, on Saturday (April 20). In its 27th year, the festival drew hundreds to the city’s…
by - February 3, 2012 8:43 pm
The Urban Dictionary describes a “damn yankee” as someone who moves south because of the warmer climate and friendly people, and decides to stay, (as opposed to regular yankees who…
