Tag: Fort Smith area home sales

Economist: Conditions are becoming ‘less worse’

Kathy Deck was doing her best to be optimistic in front of about 80 customers and employees of Arvest Bank’s Fort Smith region. But it was easy to see her…

Beebe cuts state budget by $100 million (Updated)

Gov. Mike Beebe has cut the state budget by $100 million for the current fiscal year, citing a decline state revenue collections. The move was made following a recommendation by…

Small business workshop to focus on occupational fraud

The Family Enterprise Center at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will explore the issue of internal control and loss prevention in a small business workshop Nov. 17. The three-hour…

Santa likes electronics

Electronics group predicts holiday spending increase for electronics.

First National Bank again the area market leader; Arvest moves up

First National Bank of Fort Smith continues its reign atop the market share leaderboard, with Arvest and BancorpSouth in a competitive fight for the No. 2 spot. Figures recently released…

Start-up considerations

Don’t let the passions of a “perfect” business idea prevent you from taking the proper steps.

J.B. Hunt posts revenue, income declines

A Monday (Oct. 19) earnings report from J.B. Hunt Transport Services provides clear indication that he trucking industry is still suffering from a freight recession that most observers say began…

More homes for sale in Fort Smith, Van Buren

The number of homes for sale in Fort Smith and Van Buren is up 15.4% between January and Oct. 19, with the average list price of new and existing homes…

UAFS program helps ensure student success

Editor’s note: This story submitted courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. When the first Upward Bound program began a few years ago at the University of Arkansas…

Hammer time

New report says U.S. construction industry to grow in 2010.

Economy, government regulation top issues for truckers

The troubled national economy and impact of government regulation were cited as the top issues facing the U.S. trucking sector according to a recent report by the American Transportation Research…

Recently received a letter from the Leadership Fort Smith Alumni Association requesting nominations for the 2010 Jack White Leadership Fort Smith Award. “Our Jack White Leadership Fort Smith Award recognizes…

Safe surfing

A new Fort Smith Public School program is focused on fostering Internet safety.

Paint the Park Pink goes to college

The Ozark Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen held a cancer survivor and family walk at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

UAFS Lady Lions continue win streak in Siloam Springs

Editor’s note: Story by Jonathan Gipson, sports information director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. A little weary from a long road trip on Thursday night to Denton,…

Van Buren High School Hall of Honor ceremony scheduled

The 10th annual Van Buren High School Hall of Honor 2009 Induction Ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Oct. 24, in the Commons Areas of the high school at 2001…

Cosner, Garrett capture ARA charity award

Glee Cosner and Brinda Garrett – both of Forth Smith – were presented with the 12th annual Arkansas Realtors Association L. Wayne Camp Award on Sept. 29 at the ARA…

ABF announces key management changes

Donald N. Reynolds, vice president of national sales for ABF Freight System, will retire Nov. 30, after 39 years of service with the company, and Kirk May will follow Reynolds…

Mitsubishi to bring 400 jobs to Fort Chaffee

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas has announced it will build a $100 million wind turbine manufacturing plant on 90 acres at Fort Chaffee that will employ up to 400 once fully…

Whirlpool: Recall of 150 workers possible

A few laid off Whirlpool workers and, indirectly, the area economy may have a financially brighter holiday season. Whirlpool Corp. confirmed Friday the possible recall of up to 150 workers…