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Thursday, August 11, 20228 Consecutive Years! Turf & Pest Pro USA, nominated as Best of the Best!
Turf & Pest Pro USAhas been nominated for an 8th consecutive year to the Southwest Times Best of the Best in both Law/Landscape and Pest Control categories. We would love your support. Please click the 2 links below to go vote for us, once daily! We love serving the River Valley! Lawn Carehttps://swtimes.gannettcontests.com/2022-Best-of-the-Best---Fort-Smith/gallery/346700885 Pest Controlhttps://swtimes.gannettcontests.com/2022-Best-of-the-Best---Fort-Smith/gallery/346700895
Wednesday, August 10, 2022Baptist Health Announces Two Additions to Western Arkansas Leadership
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Baptist Health recently welcomed two people back to the River Valley and to the health care organization’s leadership team in western Arkansas. Felisha Mason, DNP, RN, CPN, NE-BC, is now chief nursing officer for the Baptist Health Western Region. She is nationally board certified in pediatrics and as a nurse executive. She holds three master’s degrees which include a Masters of Science in Nursing in both education and leadership from Liberty University and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Wednesday, August 10, 2022Endocrinologist Siva Kumar Kasina, MD, Joins Baptist Health-Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Siva Kumar Kasina, MD, has joined Baptist Health, bringing a much needed service back to the River Valley. Dr. Kasina is a fellowship-trained endocrinologist who specializes in treating conditions such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, calcium and bone disorders, as well as disorders of hormone-producing adrenal and pituitary glands. Nearly 15 percent of Arkansans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Thyroid disease is also very common, with an
Wednesday, August 10, 2022Baptist Health-Fort Smith Welcomes Back Marc Denton Stam, MD
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Marc Denton Stam, MD, recently returned to Baptist Health Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Center-Fort Smith. Dr. Stam has more than 25 years experience in medicine. He was previously a part of the medical staff of Sparks Health System, now Baptist Health-Fort Smith, before leaving in 2018 to join Essential Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. As a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Dr. Stam performs many different types of operations, including heart valve repair
Friday, August 05, 2022UAFS Receives $1 Million in Regional Workforce Grants
Thanks to $1 million in grants from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will be able to amplify its commitment to workforce readiness and its partnership with area industries and employers. The Phase III Regional Workforce Grants allocate $300,000 for the university’s Transportation programs and $700,000 for its Advanced Manufacturing programs. Dr. Shadow Robinson, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, noted the importance of the grants to
Tuesday, August 02, 2022Congratulations to Sweet Boutique
A ribbon cutting was held on August 2 for Sweet Boutique located at 46 Cloverleaf Plaza in Van Buren. Sweet Boutique is a bakery that offers custom cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats as well as wholesale services to restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses in Arkansas. If you're needing something sweet, check them out!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022Scenes from July Business After Hours held on July 19, 2022
Business After Hours was held on July 19, 2022 at Madame's Main Attraction hosted by Ritter Communications. It was a great night for network building, snacks, door prizes, and even a Ribbon Cutting. Congratulations to Alex Hagag on winning our Cherokee Casino Progressive drawing!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022Congratulations Lil' Bit of Sass
A Ribbon Cutting was held on July 20 for Lil' Bit of Sass located on Fayetteville road. Lil' Bit of Sass is a boutique focused on children's clothing and offer monogram services. Congratulations Lil' Bit of Sass!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022Giving Tree Applications are now being accepted
Giving Tree Applications are now being accepted. There is no rush to get the applications in quickly. This is NOT on a first come, first serve basis. This is on a competitive basis. The best will receive grants. The cut off for the applications is August 15, 2019. A committee will review all the applications and make recommendations to the Western Arkansas Community Foundation board, who will decide to fund the grant request. There is NOT a specific focus area that will be funded. BUT the Aspire
Tuesday, July 19, 2022Mayor Joe Hurst Announces Partnership with House America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Contact: Julie Copple | 479.474.1541 | jcopple@vanburencity.org Mayor Joe Hurst Announces Partnership with House America Van Buren, AR – On Friday, July 22, 2022, Mayor Joe Hurst will read a proclamation in support of House America and its efforts to address the crisis of homelessness. “House America represents the HUD’s profound new focus on housing for the homeless or those at risk,” said Candace Valenzuela, HUD Regional Administrator for the
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Friday, July 15, 2022Bank Statement Loan Program with Supreme Lending
Supreme Lending is proud to offer Bank Statement loans, which provide alternative documentation of income options for self-employed borrowers. Program Highlights · Up to 90% Loan-to-Value (LTV) no Mortgage Insurance · 680 minimum credit score · 12-month personal bank statements · 12-month business bank statements · Up to $3 million total loan amount · Debt-to-Income (DTI) up to 50% considered · Primary residence, second homes, and investment properties · Interest-only loans available ·
Friday, July 15, 2022Robert Jack VFW Benefit Yard sale
We at the VFW Post 1322 are having a Benefit Yard Sale to help with our Operation Christmas for our local Veterans and community in need of a little extra support. We will be accepting donations for this cause. As of August 1, 2022 all donations can be dropped off at the VFW located at 23n 20th street Van Buren Ar. Please bring all donations to the front door between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm or call 479 208-1575 for after hours drop offs.Please notify us of donations before dropping them off. This
Friday, July 15, 2022Military Funeral Honors
Robert Jack Post 1322 Honor Guard is available to do Military Funeral Honors for any Family that wish for them to do so. The requirement is a Honorable discharge. You may contact Johnny Gothard at 479.650.0526 or gothard1954@gmail.com for further details. Thank You
