Tag: Fort Smith area home sales

The digital year

comScore says Internet usage strong in 2009.

Chaffee authority salary budget up 4.2% in 2010

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] There weren’t a lot of raises or bonuses handed out among local governments in 2009, and with good reason. We’re still in a recession, with…

Lincoln reinforces opposition to ‘Card Check’

U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., said in April 2009 she would not support the Employee Free Choice Act — controversial legislation pushed by her party that would make it easier…

Regional legislators comment on fiscal session

Arkansas’ first-ever fiscal session kicked off Monday (Feb. 8) with Gov. Mike Beebe proposing a “conservative” $4.5 billion budget that restored the nearly $200 million in budget cuts that have…

John Arthur Hammerschmidt doubtful of his entry into 3rd District race

John Arthur Hammerschmidt is considering a run as a Republican for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District, but says he’s not likely to enter the fray. Hammerschmidt is the son of former…

Hospitality tax collections down 13.2% in Fort Smith, Van Buren

If Frank owned a hotel or restaurant in the Fort Smith/Van Buren area, he might croon that 2009 was not a very good year. (And don’t you dare ask, “Frank…

The art of starting with realistic financial forecasts

Stockman says it’s important for entrepreneurs to determine sound and reasonable financial projections for their new venture.

It’s the economy …

Survey says economy/jobs more important than healthcare reform.

Arkansas Legislators gather for first-ever fiscal session

story by Roby Brock, editor and owner of TalkBusiness.net [email protected] The Arkansas General Assembly convened at noon today (Feb. 8) to start the first fiscal legislative session in its history….

ABF may benefit from new Wal-Mart shipper policy

A move by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to tighten deadlines will create changes throughout national and global retail supply channels and could prove a benefit for trucking companies like Fort Smith-based…

Asa says no to 3rd District race

Asa Hutchinson, one of the leading potential GOP contenders in the now open race for the 3rd Congressional District, announced Monday (Feb. 8) he would not enter the race. Hutchinson…

Maddox to resign from Fort Smith board of directors

Fort Smith City Director Bill Maddox has announced he will retire from the board Dec. 31, 2010. Maddox cited his wife’s retirement and travel to help family as reasons for…

Parker’s big pipe

Kyle Parker has a big, big, big pipe to play with. That short starter sentence is silly double entendre that high-falutin’ folks will label sophomoric and wholly unnecessary until they…

Record straightening

Claude Legris attempts to clarify some conventional thinking.

Texas Hold ‘Em draws Classic supporters to downtown Fort Smith

Hooters Girls, adult beverages, dancing and card strategy were part of the event that raised money for The Fort Smith Classic — the only PGA Tour event in Arkansas.

It was a t-y-p-h-o-o-n that pushed Gabi to the top

Gabi Gorgas, 13, bests 34 other area 4th-8th graders in the Sebastian County Spelling Bee.

Layton Jackson enters the Book of Golden Deeds

Fort Smith veterinarian Layton Jackson was the surprise recipient of the 68th annual Book of Golden Deeds Award, presented by the Fort Smith Noon Exchange Club at a banquet at…

Republicans, Democrats take early shots at Boozman

Republican John Boozman has been an official candidate for U.S. Senate less than 12 hours and he’s already catching heat from his GOP primary opponents and the Democratic Party. The…

Boozman officially enters U.S. Senate race

U.S. Rep. John Boozman officially announced Saturday morning (Feb. 6) that he will enter the crowded GOP primary for Arkansas’ U.S. Senate seat. The fifth-term Congressman from Rogers issued a…