by - August 5, 2009 4:36 pm
Arkansans are almost split on their opinion of global warming, but they are clearly opposed to the proposed cap and trade legislation that was approved in the U.S. House of…
by - August 5, 2009 3:09 pm
The good news is that the percentage decline in enplanements at the Fort Smith Regional Airport is slowing for the monthly and annual comparisons. July saw 7,564 boardings out of…
by - August 5, 2009 1:55 pm
Editor’s note: With the days, weeks and months seemingly passing faster than ever, it can be difficult to remember what happened yesterday much less the past six months. To that…
by - August 5, 2009 1:45 pm
A large piece of art amidst the extensive renovation at Southside High School in Fort Smith is part of an effort to change the appearance of the “factory-like” main building…
by - August 5, 2009 9:29 am
Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. on Aug. 4 announced a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents payable Sept. 30 to shareholders of record on Sept. 9. The company reported July…
by - August 5, 2009 9:17 am
Business owners are more optimistic but worry about government interference.
by - August 5, 2009 8:57 am
The Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center in Booneville could receive more than $2.36 million from the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies…
by - August 4, 2009 9:27 pm
In somewhat of a surprise move, the Fort Smith Board of Directors overturned the Fort Smith Planning Commission’s approval of a plan by Peachtree Hospice to build a 11,500-square-foot 12-bed…
by - August 4, 2009 4:05 pm
A committee created to investigate the possibility of merging the management of the Fort Smith Convention Center and the Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) agreed Tuesday (Aug. 4)…
by - August 4, 2009 3:32 pm
Editor’s note: With the days, weeks and months seemingly passing faster than ever, it can be difficult to remember what happened yesterday much less the past six months. To that…
by - August 4, 2009 12:08 pm
Randy Zook is hopeful that job losses in Arkansas’ manufacturing sector will soon abate, but said there are too many complex factors to predict with certainty a timeframe for improvements…
by - August 4, 2009 11:07 am
The state’s July revenue report continues to reflect the recessionary environment, with gross general revenues totaling $406.3 million, a 3.9% dip from July 2008, according to a report issued Tuesday…
by - August 4, 2009 7:29 am
Auto incentives decline with cash for clunkers. But will automakers have enough cars?
by - August 4, 2009 7:07 am
Stockman offers a few leadership style fundamentals for the business owner/manager.
by - August 3, 2009 6:32 pm
Arkansas native Dr. Dwight Johnson — born in Fort Chaffee — joined St. Edward Mercy Clinic – Family Medicine in early July. He specializes in family medicine and was a…
by - August 3, 2009 6:26 pm
Union Christian Academy has announced the following staff additions. Catrina Dye, who previously worked for Hobson Preschool and Kindergarten of Fort Smith, will teach 3 year old preschool. Melissa McDaniel, who most…
by - August 3, 2009 3:51 pm
A new certificate offered by the Ozark campus of Arkansas Tech University will spur growth in the Altus area wine-making and grape-growing, according to campus chancellor Dr. Jo Blondin. The…
by - August 3, 2009 2:40 pm
Editor’s note: With the days, weeks and months seemingly passing faster than ever, it can be difficult to remember what happened yesterday much less the past six months. To that…
by - August 3, 2009 1:47 pm
On Monday the Institute for Supply Management reported a continued increase in a national index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity — potentially good news for a Fort Smith region that…
by - August 3, 2009 9:57 am
Building permit reports from Fort Smith and Van Buren show that repair activity from April and June 2008 storms is near an end. The Greenwood building permit report shows continued…
