by - April 13, 2009 2:51 pm
Average and median prices of new and existing homes in the Fort Smith/Van Buren markets increased 1.3% and 2%, respectively, between Jan. 5 and April 13, according to figures from…
by - April 13, 2009 2:04 pm
The hope for more competition among television service providers was voiced during a recent franchise dispute between the city of Fort Smith and Cox Communications. That hope might be a…
by - April 13, 2009 10:50 am
The ongoing economic crisis is the primary reason U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., announced April 6 her opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act. EFCA was filed Mar. 10 by…
by - April 13, 2009 10:26 am
The industry is on track to power up to 7 million homes by the end of 2009.
by - April 12, 2009 4:46 pm
A recent conversation resulted in a challenge to consider and list three big-picture things Fort Smith regional business and civic leaders might do to enhance our strengths, address our weakness,…
by - April 12, 2009 12:28 pm
The ‘Music in the Park’ series gets jazzed up for its launch on Van Buren’s historic Main Street.
by - April 11, 2009 4:59 pm
Egg hunt, food and music courtesy of The Pilot Club and Grand Avenue Baptist Church.
by - April 10, 2009 4:07 pm
story by Michael Tilley The history of Bill Clinton dancing down Garrison Avenue in Fort Smith may offer a lesson in how to best seek the funding and construction of…
by - April 10, 2009 12:05 pm
Moseley argues that government bureaucracy leaves no room for common sense.
by - April 10, 2009 11:44 am
New homes featuring the latest in green technology and home design are part of the 2009 Spring Parade of Homes organized by the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders….
by - April 10, 2009 10:44 am
About a month ago, Greg White noticed there was not a “Tea Party” demonstration scheduled for Fort Smith. He immediately decided that wouldn’t do. “I decided we are too big…
by - April 9, 2009 6:02 pm
Fewer travelers might have much to do with improved quality ratings.
by - April 9, 2009 5:31 pm
Paul Mlakar, with Russellville-based Blackstone Construction, told the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority the company wants to invest $4.55 million in the construction of an asphalt production and materials recycling plant…
by - April 9, 2009 4:51 pm
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority hopes to review by its May board meeting a new reuse plan for the approximately 5,300 remaining developable acres at Chaffee Crossing. A reuse plan…
by - April 9, 2009 12:51 pm
Tasha Riggins is eager to develop relationships with Fort Smith regional tourism and other officials in an effort to improve the chances of success for the Wakarusa Music Festival. The…
by - April 9, 2009 12:01 pm
Always a leading indicator of consumer shopping strength, Wal-Mart U.S. sales during March were $23.75 billion, up 2.6% over March 2008. Sales at the company’s Sam’s Club stores totaled $4.38…
by - April 8, 2009 9:51 pm
Peter reveals immaculate concoctions and Friday night Ghosts. (Insert your own Easter analogy here.)
by - April 8, 2009 3:53 pm
The average wedding cost jumped 5.2% in 2008. No word on the average cost of a d-i-v-o-r-c-e.
by - April 8, 2009 3:33 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors have set June 9 as the special election to extend a 1% sales tax 18 months to raise $30 million needed to cover water…
by - April 8, 2009 10:37 am
The Myers Motors electric car is in Fort Smith and will be a display item at the 2nd Annual Earth Fest held April 18 at the Western Arkansas Nature Center…
