by - June 15, 2009 5:25 pm
Dr. Georgia Hale of Fort Smith will assume July 1 role of dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Hale,…
by - June 15, 2009 12:44 pm
Fitch Ratings on Monday (June 15) issued a report saying Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. is one of a few large agri-based companies positioned to best withstand “volatility” caused by export…
by - June 15, 2009 12:03 pm
A new Harris Poll suggests few folks practice safe cell phone use.
by - June 15, 2009 11:45 am
The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a 0.2% decline in the number of farms in Arkansas between 1997 and 2007. However, the market value of products…
by - June 14, 2009 2:21 pm
(With apologies to serious poets, poetry lovers and/or the wide world of literature.) Here in this valley where the wide river rolls we live and we love and we laugh…
by - June 14, 2009 11:09 am
It’s not wise to stand between the IRS and what it loves.
by - June 14, 2009 10:52 am
The Old Town Bike Show and ‘Music in the Park’ bring sounds of activity to downtown Van Buren.
by - June 14, 2009 10:16 am
With food, music and carnival rides, the celebration recognizes the end of slavery in the U.S.
by - June 12, 2009 7:28 pm
The newest John Bell painting depicts campus life around the campus bell tower at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
by - June 12, 2009 3:59 pm
Trav & SHE recommend ‘The Hangover,’ yet another go-wild-in-Las-Vegas movie. Apparently, the movie is so good it is enjoyable through the dry eyes, shifting stomach and sensitive ears of a hangover.
by - June 12, 2009 3:29 pm
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith announced Friday afternoon (June 12) a significant change in the structure of its “community-related entrepreneurial, small business, family business and economic development activities.”…
by - June 12, 2009 1:54 pm
Moseley says concerns of neighborhoods often secondary to developer demands.
by - June 12, 2009 1:30 pm
A national study citing “critical threats” to U.S. manufacturing is on target, according to Michael Barr, president of the Fort Smith Area Manufacturing Executives Association and vice president of operations…
by - June 12, 2009 12:04 pm
Survey finds many continue working while on vacation.
by - June 11, 2009 8:33 pm
The April hospitality tax collection report for Fort Smith hotels shows a large decline, perhaps the first indication of the true effect of storm-related hotel bookings in April 2008. Fort…
by - June 11, 2009 4:37 pm
The latest attempt by Congress and the federal government to socially engineer the marketplace is the “Cash for Clunkers” bill that would offer a tax credit up to $4,500 to…
by - June 11, 2009 3:57 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority board intends to double its number of objectives to six in 2009 from the three accomplished in 2008 — including a new effort to develop…
by - June 11, 2009 11:36 am
Tracy Winchell is hoping at least one more bunny can be pulled from the hat. Fort Smith was named in late March as a finalist in the 2009 All-America City…
by - June 11, 2009 8:12 am
Some of Arkansas’ largest and best known companies were formed during recessionary periods, including Fort Smith-based Baldor Electric Co. That’s the thought-provoking perspective provided by economist Greg Kaza with the…
by - June 10, 2009 6:41 pm
Pho King brings the love and the Thai dishes bring the heat. Release your endorphins but watch your Pho King pronunciation.
