by - September 26, 2013 4:56 pm
A thousand motorcycles rumbling down Fort Smith’s Garrison Avenue and delivering millions of dollars in economic impact is not unreasonable, says one motorcycle enthusiast – and city officials say they…
by - September 26, 2013 3:26 pm
In a world that has never been more connected through technology and the internet, there is still roughly 15% of American adults who are not plugged into the World Wide…
by - September 26, 2013 1:41 pm
State business, education and policy leaders are meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Little Rock to discuss strategies for deploying more broadband throughout Arkansas. The Connecting Arkansas Internet Conference, spearheaded…
by - September 26, 2013 11:09 am
It has been a little less than nine months since Interstate 540 through Fort Smith and Van Buren was reduced to one lane in both directions, causing traffic nightmares not…
by - September 26, 2013 9:00 am
Van Buren-based USA Truck faces a second takeover attempt in less than two years, with Knight Transportation on Thursday morning going public with a $9 per share bid as part…
by - September 25, 2013 10:29 pm
United Way of Fort Smith Area's annual giving campaign is off to a million dollar start. The organization announced at its Kick-off event on Wednesday (Sept. 25) and announced that…
by - September 25, 2013 8:09 pm
A consensus exists to solve the teacher insurance crisis, but a consensus solution has far from materialized. Lawmakers and public school stakeholders have been holding non-stop meetings and conversations all…
by - September 25, 2013 7:00 pm
When customers wheel their carts through Wal-Mart, checking their lists and making sure they have everything they need, the average customer is probably not aware of display design or neatness….
by - September 25, 2013 6:51 pm
Former Arkansas All-American, All-Southwest Conference selection and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Loyd Phillips will serve as the A Club Honorary Captain for Saturday’s game between Arkansas and Texas…
by - September 25, 2013 5:19 pm
Tyson Foods Inc. announced a partnership World Vision that aims to educate thousands of small family farmers in northern Tanzania about best agricultural practices. The joint initiative dubbed “Tyson Foods…
by - September 25, 2013 4:26 pm
Over the next five weeks, 20 finalists in Wal-Mart’s “Get on the Shelf” campaign will promote their product on the retailer’s website, a page borrowed from the popular reality television…
by - September 25, 2013 4:12 pm
When a company needs to move a few people around, for brief trips, and it has the resources, nothing beats a small airplane and general aviation airports to service them….
by - September 25, 2013 4:02 pm
The newly seated Board of Directors at Health Management Associates said Wednesday (Sept. 25) that it will seek a second opinion on a previously announced plan to sell the hospital…
by - September 25, 2013 3:17 pm
The roads and rails were busier in August compared to July, but an economist with the American Trucking Associations’ says the increase in tonnage hauled may not accurately reflect national…
by - September 25, 2013 2:39 pm
The Wal-Mart Board of Directors meeting scheduled for later this week may include the selection and announcement of Doug McMillon or Bill Simon as the new top boss at Wal-Mart…
by - September 25, 2013 1:54 pm
Employment in Northwest Arkansas grew by 3% from 2011 to 2012, a rate that outstripped the growth rate in peer regions, the state and the nation, according to a report…
by - September 25, 2013 1:01 pm
A new 70 store shopping center would undoubtedly have a positive impact on any city or town in which it might find itself. But when the town is barely more…
by - September 24, 2013 10:03 pm
The week after a long road trip is always a bit hectic and tiring, but there is no rest for the weary this week. Texas A&M is coming to town…
by - September 24, 2013 9:21 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will unveil its updated master plan at two events to be held on Oct. 9, according to a press release from the university….
by - September 24, 2013 9:19 pm
The Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission tonight (Sept. 24) approved a resolution authorizing Airport Director John Parker to execute a Military Construction Cooperative Agreement (MCCA) with the Air National Guard…
