With temperatures rising quickly as summer approaches, many people have already turned on their air conditioners. They may not know, however, that what’s atop their homes may be keeping them from staying cool and comfortable. Dave Mann, president of Patriot Roofing, says “Clay and concrete tiles have been around for thousands of years. They are recycled material. They come from the earth – clay and concrete mines that come from the ground. They have a reflectivity quotient that’s above and beyond any other roofing product that’s on the market.”

The Fort Smith Regional Air Show, May 17 & 18, will feature an unprecedented number of demonstrations and static displays, according to Arkansas Air National Guard 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Officer Capt Heath Allen. “This year’s Air Show includes a full slate of aerial demonstrations featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and United States Army Golden Knights.”

Free parking and shuttle bus service is available from:

· Southside High School

· Phoenix Village Mall

The 188th Fighter Wing/Fort Chaffee Community Council is also offering bleacher seating for $25 per seat, Sat. or Sun. or a Family Package for $125 which includes 5 seats and 1 VIP Parking Pass (you choose Saturday or Sunday).

Contact (479) 484-5588 to reserve your day passes.

UPDATE:
SATURDAY VIP PASSES ARE SOLD OUT! SUNDAY ONLY AVAILABLE.

SAME GREAT SHOW, SAME GREAT PRICE.

VIP seating options for Saturday and Sunday are sold out. Thanks to everyone for supporting the air show by purchasing premium seating.

Still, there’ll be plenty of room for aviation enthusiasts. Bring your entire family, load up some collapsible chairs, hop on a shuttle, and come enjoy the show.

What Oklahoma City home builder Rachel Odom thought was a risky business venture may turn out to be one of the most practical solutions for baby boomer - homebuyers. Four years ago she began constructing an exclusive development where houses average only 1,800 square feet, a size substantially smaller than the homes of up to 6,000 square feet that her company had been building. Odom’s modest building plans fall 500 square feet smaller than the national average for new construction.  

Residents of Fort Smith will be happy to know that bread production at Fort Smith Baking Co. in downtown Fort Smith will begin next week. Mary Krier, vice president of communications for Thomasville, Ga.-based Flowers Foods said the company’s supplementary bakery will begin making premium full-loaf Nature’s Own breads on Monday.  

…is single digit days away. The jets start screaming overhead next Thursday afternoon as aircraft begin to congregate at the Fort Smith Regional Airport and the 188th Fighter Wing base.
Our Arkansas Air National Guard unit now flies A-10 Thunderbolts. The Flying Razorbacks have been icons in the skies of Fort Smith for more than 50 [...]

FREE shuttle service will be available from these locations:

· Southside High School

· Phoenix Village Mall

Below is a schematic of the air show grounds. You may also download and print the map by clicking here.

The map is courtesy 188th Fighter Wing and City of Fort Smith GIS Department.