by - April 16, 2013 8:28 pm
Oklahoma Governor signs four school safety laws
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) on Tuesday (April 16) signed four bills into law designed to improve public school security. She was joined at a public bill signing by Lt….
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by - April 16, 2013 6:19 pm
Former legendary Razorback Pat Summerall has died
Former Razorback football player and longtime sports broadcaster Pat Summerall passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82. “We are all deeply saddened by the news of the passing…
by - April 16, 2013 6:08 pm
The Blue Hog Report returns to Arkansas
It indeed will be mayday for Arkansas Republican leaders when Matt Campbell returns on May 1 with his Blue Hog Report. It's been more than two years since attorney Campbell…
by - April 16, 2013 5:33 pm
House OKs ‘private option’ funds, tax cuts
A lot can happen overnight at the state legislature. After a Monday afternoon failure to approve the funding bill for the “private option” plan, House members cleared the measure with…
by - April 16, 2013 5:18 pm
Van Buren officials deal with budget shortfall
While much attention has been paid to revenue problems that are plaguing the city of Fort Smith, its neighbor across the Arkansas River has largely dealt with its budgetary problems…
by - April 16, 2013 4:33 pm
Dining Dialogue: Modernizing a landfill
Baridi Nkokheli was a few minutes into discussing plans to further modernize the Fort Smith Landfill, when he was interrupted by a gentlemen who recognized him. “I know who you…
by - April 16, 2013 12:43 pm
XNA hopes to boost growth with low-cost carrier
Several ongoing and upcoming activities at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport are designed to position XNA for growth as airport officials work with consultants and legislators to negate the potential…
by - April 16, 2013 11:16 am
Four emerge as Wal-Mart CEO candidates
The only thing traded more often than predictions and analysis about who might take the reins at the world’s largest retailer when 63-year-old Mike Duke steps down as president and…
by - April 15, 2013 11:12 pm
Bittle named president of Signature Bank Fayetteville
Bo Bittle was recently named the new president of Signature Bank Fayetteville. He joined the bank in 2004 where he most recently worked as a loan officer. “As an experienced…
by - April 15, 2013 10:30 pm
Ambassador of Indonesia talks trade in Rogers
Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, wowed a room of business men and women in Rogers on Monday, (April 15) with the opportunities of trade….
by - April 15, 2013 9:06 pm
Of game changers and barbecues
The optimist says the HMA deal bringing around 400 new and good-paying jobs to the Fort Smith area is a sign the region can recover from the more than 12,000…
by - April 15, 2013 4:04 pm
Sebastian County officials in software dispute
Emotions are running high at the Sebastian County Courthouse. It started with a highly charged Quorum Court study session last Tuesday, when Sebastian County Treasurer Judith Miller came before the…
by - April 15, 2013 3:36 pm
Van Buren offices to get phone system upgrade
A security enhancement is in the works for city offices across Van Buren, but it will not be seen with the naked eye. The improvement will come by the way…
by - April 15, 2013 3:13 pm
Medicaid ‘private option’ plan funding fails (Updated)
HB 1219, the appropriation bill for the “private option” enabling legislation, failed its first test 69-28 with one abstention. The bill needed 75 votes for passage. House Speaker Davy Carter,…
by - April 15, 2013 2:38 pm
Declines seen in regional tourism tax revenue
After finishing strong in 2012, the pace of hospitality tax collection growth has slowed in Fort Smith and Van Buren for the first two months of 2013. Collections in Van…
by - April 15, 2013 1:33 pm
Barber gets home detention, trial set for June 17
Former high-flying Northwest Arkansas developer Brandon Barber has been confined to home detention to await a scheduled June 17 federal trial on numerous fraud charges related to real estate deals…
by - April 15, 2013 12:24 pm
ATU-Ozark announces RecycleMania results
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus recycled 4,400 pounds of materials during RecycleMania, a friendly eight-week competition in which college campuses across the country see who can reduce, reuse and recycle the…
by - April 15, 2013 12:10 pm
Wal-Mart announces new renewable energy initiatives
Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO Mike Duke announced Monday (April 15) that the company will boost the purchase of renewable energy and reduce the amount of energy required to power…
by - April 15, 2013 11:47 am
Local homes sales post strong first quarter results
Listing five homes a week makes Coldwell Bankers’ Nicky Dou a busy, but happy real estate broker. “I currently have 16 homes under contract and writing more every day. Listing…
by - April 15, 2013 9:44 am
Legacy Bank shakes federal enforcement action
Legacy National Bank CEO Don Gibson and the bank’s management team have received word from federal regulators that the enforcement action against the bank since 2008 was terminated. The Office…