USA Truck expands terminal operation in West Memphis
Van Buren-based USA Truck announced Wednesday (March 11) an expansion of its West Memphis terminal operation “to meet the needs of its growing business in the nation’s most active ground transportation...
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Avian Influenza confirmed in Boone County turkey flock, exports banned
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe H5N2 “bird flu” strain has now been found in a Butterball turkey farm in Boone County. It’s been 11 years since the highly pathogenic strain of Avian...
View ArticleJohnny Cash home, U.S. Marshals coin received Arkansas tourism awards
The boyhood home of Johnny Cash and the U.S. Marshals Commemorative Coin Program received tourism awards during the 41st annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism.The conference was held March...
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With U.S. economic growth, consumer debt remains a problem
U.S. GDP growth has improved and the national jobless rate fell to 5.5% in February, but rising consumer debt suggests that overall economic recovery is not resulting in a better financial position for...
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NWA hospitality sector expects bright 2015 after solid 2014
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe opening of the Amazeum, art and architecture, a film festival, a robust business climate and love for the Razorbacks are expected to draw more visitors to...
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Fort Smith names new head of Parks & Rec department
Douglas Reinert has been hired as the director of Parks & Recreation for the city of Fort Smith. He is set to begin the new job on April 6.He succeeds Mike Alsup, who left the Fort Smith job in...
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Opportunities, problems noted with Arkansas aerospace and defense sector
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comOne of the things learned during the recent Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Summit is that Arkansas could be a big...
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Healthcare bill OK’d in the House, education bill signed into law
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netIt was an action-packed Wednesday as lawmakers approved several education bills and a health care bill, while a...
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Patent owner hopes ‘House Arrest’ iPhone app replaces ankle bracelets
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireOn Feb. 18, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his legislative proposals meant to reduce the state’s incarceration rates. He may...
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The Video Wire: Notes on parades, pub crawls and pageants
The Video Wire this week delivers an unusual way to conduct a beauty pageant, changes in commands at the 188th Wing, a parade with men in kilts and nothing else and the legendary ‘stache.Dawson Meadows...
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Downtown Bentonville continues to develop with restaurant options
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireInvestors continue to pour money into dining venues for downtown Bentonville, an area that hosts an estimated 500,000 visitors annually. Kalene...
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The Supply Side: Peds new $16 million plant part of Wal-Mart onshoring effort
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
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Tyson Foods’ share price tumbles after bird flu reported
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhat are the costs of a few sick turkeys in north Arkansas? A little more than $4.19 million if you are Tyson Foods Board Chairman John Tyson, and almost $50...
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Oilfield companies feel pain of weak oil and gas futures
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comWeak commodity prices are causing oil and gas producers and related oilfield and drilling specialty firms to revisit...
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Arkansas lawmakers vote on school safety, license plate readers, gun laws
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netA new school safety bill was approved unanimously by a key House committee, while lawmakers debated everything...
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Sam M. Sicard Hall of Honor unveiled as part of U.S. Marshals Museum
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comFundraising for the U.S. Marshals Museum received a much-needed boost with Friday’s (March 13) news that First Bank Corp. added $500,000 to its donation...
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Arkansas stocks fare well as Dow and S&P 500 tumble
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas’ publicly traded concerns held their own this week as many U.S. stocks got caught in the broader market’s...
View ArticleA flowery anchor for Crystal Bridges
opinion by Maylon RiceEditor’s note: Maylon Rice has 40 years of experience working as a newspaper reporter, columnist and editor at several Arkansas newspapers. He ran, unsuccessfully for the Arkansas...
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The U.S. Constitution: A contested document
political analysis by Dr. Eric BakerEditor's note: This commentary is part of a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and The City Wire to deliver an ongoing series of...
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Sen. Cotton defends letter, says more Iranian sanctions needed
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireAfter a high-profile week centered around a controversial letter to Iranian leaders authored by U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton,...
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