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Senate OKs controversial ‘religious freedom’ law, Gov. Hutchinson to sign it
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerA bill that supporters say will protect religious freedom and opponents say will allow for discrimination easily passed the Arkansas Senate...
View ArticleBankruptcy trustee seeks $25.7 million from Tyson Foods
The bankruptcy trustee of Quantum Foods, a former Tyson Foods customer, is suing the Springdale-based meat company to recover $25.7 million. The trustee claims the money was a preferential debt...
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Session may wind down with budget reviews, religious freedom bill push
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe likely last week of this year’s regular legislative session starts Monday with lawmakers facing a boatload of issues and...
View ArticleA chance for no vetoes
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...
View ArticleConAgra reports weakness in private brands
Food giant ConAgra Foods recently posted a net loss in the latest quarter due to weakness in its private brands business. However; the company also raised its full-year forecast on the belief that...
View ArticleArt auction to benefit Fayetteville Montessori School
The Fayetteville Montessori School is holding it annual art auction fundraiser on Friday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center on the town square.The school will auction 40 pieces...
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Survey: Consumers want consistent pricing between online and in-store
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhether online or in-store, 82% of U.S. consumers say they expect a retailer’s prices to be the same when they are shopping, according to a survey of shoppers...
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Conservancy seeks to stabilize ‘Cavanaugh Mound,’ secure the historic site
The discovery of a human bone and continued erosion at a mound in Fort Smith built by Native Americans has caused The Archaeological Conservancy to expedite its plans to stabilize and preserve the...
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Man sentenced who stole more than $272,000 from Southside Band
The man who stole more than $272,000 from Southside High School band students and their parents and caused the cancellation of a 2012 band trip to Hawaii was sentenced Monday (March 30) to more than...
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Controversial ‘religious freedom’ bill moves forward in House committee
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerAmendments to a bill that would prevent state actions that “substantially burden a person’s right to exercise of religion” passed the House...
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Businesses weigh options, reactions on controversial legislation
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wire, also provided material for this story.Arkansas lawmakers...
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Arkansas’ $5.2 billion budget unveiled, $40 million ‘earmarks’ criticized
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netA nearly $5.2 billion proposed state budget was unveiled Monday morning as lawmakers and state officials begin...
View ArticleUA honors Dillard, Hunt as 2015 ‘Chancellor’s Medal' recipients
Alumnus William T. Dillard II and philanthropist Johnelle DeBusk Hunt will be recognized as Chancellor’s Medal recipients at the University of Arkansas Towers of Old Main event on April 10. The...
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Startup Junkie hits entrepreneurs with ‘Shark’ questions, refine ideas
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireJeff Amerine describes himself as a startup junkie, hence the name of his consulting firm on the square in Fayetteville – Startup Junkie Consulting....
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The Supply Side: Holistic Product Group looks to turn concepts into retail sales
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireEditor’s note:The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products...
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Organizers say Steel Horse Rally ready to ‘Thunder Through The Valley’
Four charities, a “Thunder Through The Valley” parade in downtown Fort Smith and potentially 5,000 motorcyclists are expected to be part of the inaugural Steel Horse Rally now just a month away from...
View ArticleTyson reached preliminary settlement on overtime wages in Kansas plant
Tyson Foods and workers at its Emporia, Kan., beef packing facility have reached a preliminary settlement regarding overtime pay dating back to 2006, according to federal court records.The meat giant...
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Arkansas home sales rebound in February, up 2.44% year-to-date
Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets were up 5.78% in February after falling 2.5% in January, and the number of homes sold during the first two months of 2015 in the four markets totaled 2,691,...
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Residents pose objections, questions about proposed $100 million wind farm
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireA standing room only audience of more than 100 residents crowded into the Elm Springs City Hall Tuesday (March 31) to hear more about a proposed $100...
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Hutchinson has controversial HB 1228, business officials ask him to veto
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerOn a day when renewed opposition from the state’s business community implored Gov. Asa Hutchinson to stop HB 1228, a bill dubbed the...
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