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Fort Smith Eateries: Calico County
When it comes to a country-famous breakfast or a hearty meal of America favorites, it is hard to beat Calico County, which, having opened in 1984, is another well- established restaurant in Fort Smith. Antique metal signs hanging from the walls speak to the back-road charm reflected in both the menu and the decor.
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...
Hidden Gem on the Western Flank — With Attention Shifted Elsewhere, Fort Smith Goes About Its Impressive Business
Pictured above: Left: The Fort Smith Trolley Museum operates a streetcar line. Right: Downtown Fort Smith is known for its large and colorful murals, including this one celebrating the city’s Native American heritage. Hidden gems in Arkansas are not exclusive to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. The...
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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