by - March 16, 2012 9:14 am
Fort Smith to revisit animal control proposals
The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors is ready to take a second look at its animal care and control laws. At the Thursday (March 15) Study Session, the…
Tag: Fort Smith area home sales
by - March 16, 2012 8:52 am
FCRA officials talk water project, Elvis event
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) announced it will undertake a $524,000 water line construction project along Taylor Avenue and Custer Boulevard. Congressional funds were appropriated in 2010, and a…
by - March 15, 2012 7:31 pm
Adam & Eats: Red Barn BBQ
This week’s adventure takes us once again to the world of mobile eateries. A place not unlike the Twilight Zone. From the little bit of buzz I’ve heard about this…
by - March 15, 2012 6:47 pm
February home sales improve
Real estate agents from Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith to Walton Boulevard in Bentonville are optimistic about the recovering housing market in their immediate areas. They have ample reason to…
by - March 15, 2012 6:19 pm
Lau enters Fort Smith Director race
There will be a race for Fort Smith’s Ward 1 Director position even if City Director Steve Tyler does not run for re-election. Fort Smith Realtor Keith Lau announced Thursday…
by - March 15, 2012 5:43 pm
Tyson Foods worker killed in plant accident
Tyson Foods confirmed a plant accident early this morning (March 15) in Dakota City, Neb. has claimed the life of one employee. “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic death of…
by - March 15, 2012 5:38 pm
Fort Smith sweetie is Hooters Girl of the Year
FORT SMITH — Talking to Kaylee Farris is like talking to a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. She’s warm, attentive, excited about what’s going on in your life…
by - March 15, 2012 2:33 pm
Looking for artists who won’t get washed away
Artists are needed to create designs and paint 16 storm drains in Northwest Arkansas as part of the innovative UpStream Art project. Modeled off one like it in Springfield, Mo.,…
by - March 15, 2012 1:44 pm
Luck of the Irish (setter) and more
FAYETTEVILLE — Pets are half price, but you can count on getting the whole dog this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday (March 17) at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. For the second consecutive…
by - March 15, 2012 1:22 pm
It’s Oz and more Oz
FORT SMITH — Even before dancers with Western Arkansas Ballet take the stage later this month for a two-night run of The Wizard of Oz, the ballet’s supporters will gather…
by - March 15, 2012 11:17 am
The Farm grows food and community
The first year The Farm grew produce, it was essentially a large garden. The second year, it was more than a garden, but not quite what most would view as…
by - March 15, 2012 10:12 am
Rep. Carter to expand Arkansas tax review
A first reading of an outline slated for an April Joint Revenue and Tax Committee meeting indicates the scope of the interim committee’s work may be expanding. Rep. Davy Carter,…
by - March 15, 2012 6:50 am
Girl Scout facts
Earlier this week, Girl Scouts all over the country began celebrating their 100th year. Among those celebrating were Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas —the regional chapter of the Girl…
by - March 15, 2012 1:00 am
Foreclosure filings remain stalled
Residential foreclosures in Arkansas moved at a slow pace in February affecting 457 households across the state. The number of distressed filings fell 73.6% from a year ago, according to…
by - March 14, 2012 7:03 pm
Nominees sought for first GRIT tourism awards
FORT SMITH — The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau is doling out its inaugural GRIT awards for tourism on April 19, while at the same time pulling the cover off…
by - March 14, 2012 5:15 pm
Former UA creative writing student returns with new works
FAYETTEVILLE — There are tales that get told and retold, passed down through generations. The characters and actions of these tales are part fact, part myth and part memory. Memory…
by - March 14, 2012 4:42 pm
Walmart goes disc-to-digital
Walmart continues to think and apply technology to rev up store sales. The retail giant unveiled its disc-to-digital service today (March 14) that will allow in-store consumers to convert DVDs…
by - March 14, 2012 4:41 pm
UA food pantry to be recognized at White House Thursday
FAYETTEVILLE – The student-run Full Circle Campus Food Pantry did not win the White House Campus Champions of Change Challenge — they came in second — but they’re going to…
by - March 14, 2012 2:32 pm
Airport fire service tied to 188th
As the fate of the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith continues to remain a source of speculation in the area, Fort Smith Regional Airport Director John Parker is not…
by - March 14, 2012 2:09 pm
Big Screen Peter: Gosford Park
With the societal fever pitch surrounding Downton Abbey reaching a buzzing drone of late, I thought it apt to take a new look at one of Julian Fellowes earlier works,…