Local News

College grad rates improve in Fort Smith area

The more than 400 University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students set to graduate today (Dec. 15) are among a growing segment of the area population with a four-year degree, according to info released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wed, 12/15/2010 - 9:18am

Marshals Museum up to $6.75 million; fundraising ‘only just begun’

About $6.75 million has been pledged or raised for the $50 million (give or take a few million dollars) U.S. Marshals Museum, but don’t ask executive director Jim Dunn when ground will be broken for the planned 50,000-square-foot building. It’s too early to predict that milestone, he says.

Tue, 12/14/2010 - 8:37pm

Sebastian County Humane Society holds open house

The first ever Holiday Open House intended to raise funds and public awareness.

Mon, 12/13/2010 - 2:46pm

Christmas Honors again places more than 12,000 wreaths

The project, now in its second year, places a wreath at each grave at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.

Sat, 12/11/2010 - 10:07pm

Homeschool teams dominate BEST robotics

Editor's note: At the end of this report are posted several photos of the Saturday robotics competition.

Sat, 12/11/2010 - 9:41pm

Centennial celebration held for Fort Smith Museum of History

Judge Isaac Parker and Marshal Bass Reeves make an appearance at an event that included a gunfight.

Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:13am

Hundreds volunteer to prep for Christmas Honors

Hundreds of volunteers from area companies, schools and other groups worked Friday at the Phoenix Expo and Trade Center and the Fort Smith National Cemetery to prepare more than 12,000 wreaths for Christmas Honors.

Fri, 12/10/2010 - 2:14pm

ATU-Ozark, ACTC affiliation approved

The Arkansas Career Education Board approved on Thursday (Dec. 9) a merger between Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus and the Russellville Area Career and Technical Center (ACTC).

Thu, 12/09/2010 - 5:14pm

United Way up to $1.7 million; hopes for $2.2 million

story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg
lkaufenberg@thecitywire.com

Approximately 100 United Way supporters attended the annual Wrap-Up at Holiday Inn City Center Thursday at noon.

Thu, 12/09/2010 - 4:54pm

‘Gritapalooza’ focused on tourism, Marshals Museum support

The Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau is having fun with the opening of the “True Grit” remake, and is hoping the fun will result in the hype from the new movie creating national attention for Fort Smith and the U.S. Marshals Museum.

Wed, 12/08/2010 - 1:04pm

Fort Smith area running low on publicly held companies

If completed, the ABB-Baldor deal will leave only two publicly held companies based in the Fort Smith area — Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp., and Van Buren-based USA Truck.

Wed, 12/08/2010 - 10:39am

UAFS police chief reassigned

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith police chief who was recently the center of controversy has been moved to another position at the university.

Wed, 12/08/2010 - 8:10am

UAFS unveils look of new $14.5 million library expansion

story submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 3:26pm

Hospitality tax gains continue; sector employment falls

Area hospitality collections continue to improve, despite a continued decline in hospitality sector employment in the Fort Smith region.

Mon, 12/06/2010 - 4:20pm

Fundraiser dinner supports single parents

The Single Parent Scholarship Fund helps support parents working to raise children and obtain a college degree.

Sun, 12/05/2010 - 2:23pm

Shimmering guests support St. Edward mammography program

More than 320 help raise money for a new mammography van that serves about 1,600 women a year.

Sat, 12/04/2010 - 1:20pm

Harvel: Alliances, member action will help economic development

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce President Paul Harvel reiterated Wednesday his desire to see chamber members “empowered” to use the chamber to make positive community changes and to help the chamber recruit or retain new business.

Thu, 12/02/2010 - 11:41pm

Small campus, ‘liberal’ education valued by UofO president

story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg
lkaufenberg@thecitywire.com

Thu, 12/02/2010 - 3:48pm

The Compass Report: Flat job numbers continue to stall regional recovery

Third quarter economic conditions were relatively unchanged in the Fort Smith region compared to the 2009 period, with declines in sales tax collections and building permit values and no employment growth likely preventing a better economic grade.

Thu, 12/02/2010 - 10:41am