Tag: Fort Smith area home sales

Crawford County, Van Buren leaders talk 2009, look ahead

story by Marla Cantrell Crawford County Judge John Hall and Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman didn’t need a crystal ball to know 2009 was going to be a lean year….

The Compass: Interim report predicts no area tax revenue relief until late 2010

When it comes to regional sales tax and hospitality tax collections, there is nothing for which to be thankful. Sorry. According to an interim The Compass report, national economic conditions…

Acting, directing and synthesis necessary to convert book to film

Without the key ingredients, Peter says a film from book can suck as bad as did “New Moon.”

A compassionate pause

The Fort Smith board of directors on Tuesday (Dec. 1) faces an appeal of a Fort Smith Planning Commission approval of the Community Rescue Mission’s 3,300-square foot dormitory-style housing for…

The root of evil

Moseley blames special interest lobbyists for government problems.

Missouri Southern wins ‘Battle of the Lady Lions’ with UAFS

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri Southern used its perimeter prowess and its defense…

Trucking chairman to deliver UAFS commencement address

story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Guest speaker for the Dec. 17 fall commencement exercises at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will be Robert…

‘Labor Day’ delivers Henry, tomato soup and fish stick dinners

Henry shares five days of his life at 13 with a depressed mom who finds new love with a convict.

Trojans pull away for win against UAFS Lions

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. STATESBORO, Ga. – It appeared like the University of Arkansas at Fort…

No. 7 Lady Hornets swarm UAFS Lady Lions

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. JOPLIN, Mo. – Emporia State has been ranked in the Top 25…

Save up

Americans say they want to save more money in 2010.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Presidents Lincoln and Roosevelt legally marked the Pilgrim’s feast.

Regional bankruptcies and incorporations

Following are recent bankruptcy and incorporation filings from Crawford, Franklin, Logan and Sebastian counties. The information is provided by The Daily Record. a Little Rock-based news and legal information publisher….

The ‘New Moon’ movie sucks. There, we said it.

Peter notes that when you base a movie on a mediocre book, you get something worse than the book.

Being thankful a key to being healthy

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] It’s not easy being happy. Authors write bestsellers detailing the search for it. Theme parks are based on it, commercials at Christmas promise to sell…

The City Wire Person of the Month: Janet Menshek

Working behind-the-scenes at Chaffee Crossing allows Menshek to witness and preserve history. It’s a dual duty she loves.

Lions, Lady Lions suffer road losses

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. WEATHERFORD, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Lions put up…

Fort Smith airport increases parking fees

story by Marla Cantrell [email protected] It will cost you an extra $1 a day to park at the Fort Smith Regional Airport beginning Jan. 1. The increase was approved at…

Fort Smith directors may fudge on wage freeze

If given the choice between attending a Fort Smith city budget hearing and getting a root canal, remember that the dentist has narcotics. The Fort Smith Board of Directors and…

Insurance, law firm deal to bring 30 jobs to downtown Fort Smith

Members of the Central Business Improvement District all but stumbled over themselves to approve a downtown Fort Smith commercial building redesign that will indirectly bring 30 jobs to the area….