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Old Ward Hotel to be sold in auction, starting bid $150,000
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The old Ward Hotel building at the corner of 6th and Garrison in Fort Smith will be sold to the highest bidder on June 10. The building was built by the Ward family in the late 1920s. Right now, it houses a few offices and some apartments. The starting bid is $150,000.
Bekaert to expand Van Buren operation, add 38 jobs
Bekaert Corporation announced Wednesday (May 1) it will expand its Van Buren manufacturing facility, creating 38 new jobs. The jobs, when benefits and overtime are included, pay around $75,000 annually, according to the company. The new jobs, which will pay about $22 an hour, will be added this year through...
Mercy Arkansas hospitals, Washington Regional earn A grade for patient safety
ARKANSAS, USA — The Leapfrog Group, a United States nonprofit watchdog organization for patient safety, gave Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, and Washington Regional Medical Center A grades for spring 2024. "Patient safety is an essential part of fulfilling our mission of improving the health of...
Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2024 has been Canceled
Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain’s organizers cited increased expenses and changes in the market as having contributed to the decision. Those looking forward to attending Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas from June 6-9 have started their week with unfortunate news. Not long after announcing this year’s lineup, the festival has officially been canceled as a combination of factors have made it impossible to execute as planned.
Arkansas State Police stress motorcycle safety ahead of Steel Horse Rally in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Just a few days before Fort Smith's Steel Horse Rally begins, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is reminding both residents and travelers to slow down and give each other some extra space. In a collaborative statement between ASP and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety...
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