by - March 7, 2011 10:31 am
Editor’s note: Rep. Leslee Milam-Post, D-Ozark, provided the following commentary on the previous week of the 88th Arkansas General Assembly. The General Assembly has completed its eighth week in session,…
by - March 6, 2011 9:37 pm
Billy, the college friend from thousands of years ago, called this week. He had read The City Wire coverage of Mayor Ray Baker’s death. However, once Billy believed the solemnity…
by - March 6, 2011 1:54 pm
More than 150 gather in Altus to support a unique reading program for pre-school children.
by - March 6, 2011 12:51 pm
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce hears from a “True Grit” star and praises a superintendent.
by - March 6, 2011 12:17 pm
The Mardi Gras celebration brings together those who support the Fort Smith Museum of History.
by - March 6, 2011 11:29 am
Mayor Ray Baker was more than just a cheerleader.
by - March 5, 2011 2:04 pm
story by Michael Tilley and Aric Mitchell [email protected] [email protected] Former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker has died. He was 71. His family confirmed that he died Friday morning in his…
by - March 4, 2011 6:38 pm
Below are just a few pictures of former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker during his 20 years in office. The music is from the Fort Smith Symphony. Baker died Mar….
by - March 4, 2011 4:44 pm
Following are statements made by public and private officials on the Mar. 4 passing of former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker. (Link here for more information on Baker’s life.) •…
by - March 4, 2011 2:19 pm
Following is the complete statement from the City of Fort Smith on the Mar. 4 passing of former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker. With the passing of former mayor Ray…
by - March 4, 2011 10:40 am
story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg [email protected] Generational differences was the topic for March’s 360 Leadership Series by Judith Tavano during the lunch hour at Phoenix Expo Center. Tavano is…
by - March 4, 2011 9:06 am
Just one word describes Adam’s thoughts about a restaurant that serves Southern comfort food in a fine-dining setting: Fan-frigging-tastic.
by - March 4, 2011 8:53 am
Thoughts are mixed at the local level about the effect of Thursday’s (Mar. 3) announcement that the U.S. and Mexico would implement long-delayed cross-border trucking provisions of the North American…
by - March 4, 2011 8:29 am
Consumers have already cut spending in response.
by - March 3, 2011 9:18 pm
She may have arrived in Fort Smith via New York City and Miami, but Lee Ortega says Fort Smith is not that much different than the community in which she…
by - March 3, 2011 2:27 pm
Members of Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation are again trying to get legislation approved that would mint coins in commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service. Some proceeds…
by - March 3, 2011 1:28 pm
Editor’s note: Roby Brock, with our content partner Talk Business, wrote this report. He can be reached at [email protected] A bill to force online retailers to pay sales and use…
by - March 3, 2011 1:17 pm
Television stations and Internet news sites may soon be specifically covered under Arkansas’ shield law. Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, filed SB 772 on Thursday (Mar. 3) that seeks to…
by - March 3, 2011 10:22 am
The deadline to submit signatures seeking a referendum on a 1% prepared food tax in Fort Smith is 5 p.m., March 25. A group of restaurant owners began the petition…
by - March 3, 2011 8:51 am
Editor’s note: Story info submitted by the University of Arkansas, office of University Relations. Minor changes were made. The Emmy-winning team of Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter have created a…
