People & Business News

Marcotte named Golden Living Site Administrator

Belinda Marcotte, Golden Living senior vice president, controller, treasurer, and chief accounting officer, has been named Site Administrator for the Golden Living Administrative Center in Fort Smith. In this role, Marcotte will be the senior executive in charge of the Fort Smith office.

Thu, 04/21/2011 - 1:34pm

Boomarang Diner to stay in downtown Fort Smith

The Boomarang Diner, which was originally located at 915 Garrison Ave. in downtown Fort Smith has made the decision to stay downtown.

A fire recently destroyed the building in which the restaurant operated.

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 3:56pm

The doctor is ...

Physician turnover increasing as economy improves.

Mon, 04/18/2011 - 3:51pm

Four UAFS faculty recognized with cash awards

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has announced the names of four faculty members who received awards in recognition of their efforts in the classroom, in research and scholarship and in community service.

Mon, 04/18/2011 - 12:22pm

Trimble receives HMA leadership award

Sparks Health System CEO Melody Trimble has received Health Management Associates’ prestigious President’s Leadership Award for her commitment to selflessness, servant leadership and focus on quality patient care.

Fri, 04/15/2011 - 3:38pm

Fewer in jail

Large jails account for bulk of the 2010 decrease.

Thu, 04/14/2011 - 9:46am

188th earns ‘Outstanding Unit’ award

The 188th Fighter Wing has earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with the new award emblem to be affixed to the unit’s A-10 aircraft.

Wed, 04/13/2011 - 9:17am

Academy Days scheduled for high school students

All junior high and senior high school students are welcome to attend the Academy Days 2011 events planned for the 3rd Congressional District.

Wed, 04/13/2011 - 9:16am

Consumer response

Inflation and world events are creating a wary consumer.

Mon, 04/11/2011 - 8:57am

Irish-Clardy selected as ‘phenomenal’ woman

Dr. Katherine Irish-Clardy has been selected as a 2011 Phenomenal Woman by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Thu, 04/07/2011 - 12:58pm

Arvest launches 1 million meals campaign

Arvest Bank announced Monday (April 4) an initiative to fight hunger in the more than 90 communities the bank operates. The two month, bank-wide effort has a goal to provide one million meals or more to those in need.

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:19pm

Better, but ...

Small business owners are optimistic, but fear inflation.

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 8:37am

Johnson Dermatology to open new clinic

Johnson Dermatology has announced it will begin April 4 to see patients in its new clinic at 5921 Riley Park Drive.

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 1:04pm

Management struggles

Many managers say they don’t receive management training.

Mon, 03/28/2011 - 8:43am

Day of Caring seeks volunteers

As part of the United Way Day of Caring, volunteers will join forces April 21 to serve at organizations that improve lives Fort Smith regional communities. Projects are available in Alma, Arkoma, Barling, Booneville, Charleston, Fort Smith, Greenwood, Ozark, Paris, Sallisaw and Van Buren.

Thu, 03/17/2011 - 9:53am