Archive | January, 2011

Dick’s Sporting Goods To Build At Pavilion

A national sporting goods retailer has chosen the Fort Smith Pavilion for its second Arkansas store, an official with Pavilion owners said Wednesday.

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Chaffee Land Donation Endorsed

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday authorized the donation of 80 acres of land at Chaffee Crossing to Fort Smith Public Schools and 5 acres to the Fort Smith Public Library.

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FS Regional Airport Operating Revenue Up

The Fort Smith Regional Airport ended 2010 with its coffers in good order, according to a financial report given during the Airport Commission meeting Tuesday.

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State Jobless Rate Steady

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’ unemployment remained at 7.9 percent in December, labor statistics released today show.

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Area Foreclosure Rates Up 0.25 Percent

The mortgage foreclosure rate for the Fort Smith area rose to 1.84 percent in November, an increase of 0.25 percentage points from 1.59 percent in November 2009.

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A&P Panel To Review Lease

The Fort Smith Advertising and Promotion Commission might have a special meeting next week to move forward on a proposal to lease and operate the Fort Smith Convention Center.

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Chaffee Authority Reschedules Meeting For Wednesday

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority will meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the FCRA office, 7020 Taylor Ave., according to a news release.

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DVD Retailers See Industry Change

As movie and TV watchers tap into a growing array of instant viewing options, local DVD retailers say the impact on their storefronts will grow as well.

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For Security, Choose ‘Cattle’ Over ‘Big Hat’

Texans have a knack for speaking plainly; one old Texas saying is “Big Hat, No Cattle.” This aptly describes the financial condition of many Americans. Their consumptive and presumptive life

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Wal-Mart Touts Healthier Food

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama praised Wal-Mart on Thursday for pledging to provide healthier and more affordable foods to its customers.

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