by - January 12, 2011 3:37 pm
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story noted that RITA would own and financially benefit from rail improvements at Chaffee Crossing. It will be the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority that…
by - January 12, 2011 8:49 am
Despite a November decline, hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren continue to indicate that the regional business and leisure travel economy is trying to recover from a…
by - January 12, 2011 8:47 am
Arvest Bank announced Wednesday (Jan. 12) that for the eighth consecutive year, the bank originated more than $1 billion in new mortgage loans. Refinanced mortgages made up 70 percent of…
by - January 12, 2011 8:11 am
story by College Sports Matchups Wire Services THE STORY: LSU won its SEC opener for the first time in five years against Auburn on Saturday thanks to a historic first-half…
by - January 12, 2011 7:48 am
Despite a December that saw the collective value of building permits issued in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren increase 103.6% over December 2009, permit values for 2010 in the…
by - January 11, 2011 4:31 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is expected on Jan. 25 to review the legal structure of a plan to fund and operate the Fort Smith Convention Center using a…
by - January 11, 2011 2:26 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe delivered his latest State of the State address Tuesday (Jan. 11) to Arkansas lawmakers telling them he was “fortunate” to be in his position and the state…
by - January 11, 2011 1:52 pm
Editor's note: The formal obit for Mr. Baker is now located at the end of this story. Fred Baker Sr., World War II veteran and notable Fort Smith businessman, passed…
by - January 11, 2011 9:45 am
Editor’s note: The following list was compiled by Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wire. We acknowledge on the front end that there will be an exceptional number…
by - January 11, 2011 9:03 am
Use of manufacturing tools was up in November 2009.
by - January 11, 2011 8:49 am
Thomas Henry isn’t buying the notion that closing the mail processing center in Fort Smith (on 74th Street) will save money. The United States Postal Service announced Dec. 3 it…
by - January 11, 2011 8:34 am
This is a great time of year for small businesses to turn year end reflections turn into New Year actions.
by - January 11, 2011 8:26 am
Officials with ABB and Baldor Electric Co. announced early Tuesday (Jan. 11) they were extending the tender offer to Jan. 19 for the more than 13% of shares not tendered…
by - January 10, 2011 3:17 pm
Summit Medical Center has announced three employee awards. The Nurse of the Year award went to Janet Allen. Allen has been taking care of patients at the hospital for nine…
by - January 10, 2011 3:06 pm
The chambers of commerce in Fort Smith and Van Buren are gearing up for the 88th Arkansas General Assembly with the simple goal of protecting and supporting a few key…
by - January 10, 2011 2:25 pm
Rep. Stephanie Malone, R-Fort Smith, was named chair of the Arkansas House Children and Youth committee and also captured one of the four assistant House Speaker positions. Malone, the niece…
by - January 10, 2011 2:08 pm
Enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport totaled 86,129 during 2010, up 9.81% over 2009 — an increase that ends two consecutive years of enplanement declines at the airport. Traffic…
by - January 10, 2011 10:01 am
On Tuesday the Fort Smith Board of Directors will convene for a short regular voting session to approve a contract for City Administrator Ray Gosack that sets an annual salary…
by - January 10, 2011 9:54 am
The top story of 2010 was shaping up to be a contest between the changes in faces caused by the November election and the sometimes chaotic issues and actions within…
by - January 9, 2011 8:51 pm
Now is a good time to review structure options.
