Local News

New report to make case for rural interstate funding

A study to be released Monday (Aug. 30) is meant to remind federal officials to not forget about rural America when allocating federal highway dollars, said Glenn Bolick, a spokesman with the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department.

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 2:43pm

Legal, policy issues arise with UAFS police force

story by Michael Tilley
mtilley@thecitywire.com

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 11:36am

Airport ready for lighting, taxiway projects

story by Marla Cantrell
mcantrell@thecitywire.com

Fort Smith Airport Director John Parker said $1.4 million in grant money for runway lighting and other projects should be approved by the end of the week.

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 8:10am

Fort Smith board to discuss $100,000 for Marshals Museum

The Fort Smith board of directors on Tuesday (Aug. 24) will consider a formal request from the U.S. Marshals Museum for $100,000 to support the museum’s efforts in 2011.

A board study session is planned for Noon, Aug. 24 at the Fort Smith Public Library.

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 10:22am

Holleman’s research extends beyond Bass Reeves

story by Marla Cantrell
mcantrell@thecitywire.com

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 7:11am

The 14th annual Cause for Paws brings out the best dressed pets

More than 300 attend the fundraiser for the Sebastian County Humane Society.

Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:13am

UAFS rolls out six ‘pillars” in strategic plan

story info submitted by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fri, 08/20/2010 - 1:01pm

Subiaco Academy, Mt. Magazine latest projects for John Bell

Two of the most unique and beautiful spots in Western Arkansas are captured in the most recent work for noted Fort Smith artist John Bell.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 9:35pm

Frog Bayou rowdiness results in Rudy police force

story and photo by Marla Cantrell
mcantrell@thecitywire.com

Beginning Sept. 1, the tiny Crawford County town of Rudy, population 77, will have its own police department.

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 1:14pm

UA system gets $102 million to boost broadband access

The University of Arkansas System will receive a $102 million grant to expand broadband access in the state, the White House and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 1:06pm

Conference: STEM skills vital to workforce development

story by Marla Cantrell
mcantrell@thecitywire.com

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:06pm

Oglesby ready for new Marshal ‘adventure’

In a little less than three weeks Polk County Sheriff Mike Oglesby will travel with his wife to Washington D.C. to be sworn in as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:27am

PSC approves $13 million OG&E line upgrade

The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved a more than $13 million plan to build a 161KV electric transmission line and upgrade certain power facilities between Ozark and Clarksville.

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 11:36am

Backyard BBQ & Brew brings out the aprons

Creative apron designs and auctions help raise money for Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House programs.

Sun, 08/15/2010 - 11:58am

‘Smart Girls’ making progress in Van Buren

story by Marla Cantrell
mcantrell@thecitywire.com

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 7:56am

‘Big milestone’ announced for Bella Vista Bypass, I-49

Limited funding is flowing and construction will soon begin on the Arkansas portion of the Bella Vista Bypass — a key section of Interstate 49 of which the completion could help fund and construction the entire I-49 route.

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 6:23pm

Taste of Crawford County raises money and builds awareness for CASA

The Van Buren event served 1,100 and raised more than $9,000.

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 7:33am

Fort Smith area sees per capita income slip in 2009

Pine Bluff was the only Arkansas metro area to see a gain in 2009 per capita income according to federal Bureau of Economic Analysis report released Monday (Aug. 9).

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:11am

Organizational chart, large subdivision on board’s study agenda

A change in the city’s organizational chart and annexation of 325 acres for a new housing subdivision are two top items the Fort Smith board of directors will review at their Tuesday (Aug. 10) board meeting.

Sun, 08/08/2010 - 10:35pm