by - July 17, 2016 2:26 pm
Seeking candidates who will end generational theft
Editor’s note: Sam T. Sicard is president and CEO of First National Bank of Fort Smith. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…
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by - August 11, 2015 5:39 pm
10 ideas to reduce student loan debt
On Monday, Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton proposed increasing federal spending by $350 billion to provide college student debt relief. Here are a few ways to lower student debt for…
by - April 21, 2015 10:59 am
Fort Smith: A great place for all
The Fort Smith area, as noted in a recent commentary, has many great attributes for retirees, but Fort Smith also is a great place to live for families and community…
by - March 24, 2015 2:49 pm
Arkansas budget facts v. budget opinions
John Burris, a political consultant and former Arkansas legislator, recently opined about how Arkansas’ budget has changed for the better. That heading caught my attention, as I am disappointed with…
by - June 13, 2013 12:23 pm
Sicard: Good leaders are grateful and don’t fear conflict
One could easily think that as the fifth generation of family leadership at First National Bank of Fort Smith, Sam T. Sicard's professional fate was determined from an early age…
by - April 7, 2013 11:46 am
A call to action
Like every other community in America, the Fort Smith Region is currently experiencing a silent crisis – CHILD ABUSE. This crisis has been going on for far longer than any…
by - October 7, 2012 5:54 pm
Community health
Many people in our community ask me a common question: “How is business?” Usually I give a very simple response: “OK.” However, I’ve begun to realize the reason I am…