Christians need to quit whining about religious freedom
commentary by Derek PenwellEditor’s note:Derek Penwell is the minister of Douglass Blvd Christian Church in Louisville. Ky., and author of “The Mainliners Guide to the Post-Denominational World.” He...
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Arkansas House Leader, Senate President talk RFRA, session finale
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireSenate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam said they are satisfied with the outcome of the...
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Lockridge promoted to president at Atlas Technology Group
Pat Lockridge was appointed president of Atlas Technology Group of Bentonville. The local startup is one of the fastest growing third party suppliers in the region with 32 employees in 2014 and plans...
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‘Serious’ medical condition sidelines USA Truck CEO, share price declines
USA Truck CEO John Simone, 53, is on an indefinite leave because of a “serious medical condition,” with Tom Glaser appointed interim chief operations officer to lead the company. Company shares...
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Business, construction booming along Wedington Drive, west of I-49
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireWedington Drive, west of Interstate 49, has become a small city with hotels, restaurants, medical offices, a fitness gym, a no-waiting salon for...
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Walton Family Foundation grants in Northwest Arkansas exceed $27 million
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Walton Family Foundation, funded by the world’s richest family, continues to share the wealth across its home region of Northwest Arkansas. The foundation...
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Wal-Mart to pay referral eVouchers for its grocery pickup test
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is upping the ante in its bid to encourage more people to test its grocery pickup service. The world’s large retailer is now offering users up to $100...
View ArticleHigh hopes for Arkansas’ new task forces
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 ArticleFort Smith, Northwest Arkansas operations are ‘ENVY’ award finalists
Operations in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas are among the six finalists for the 2015 Arkansas Environmental Stewardship Award. The winner will announced later this month as part of Earth Week...
View ArticleSWEPCO, Stitt Energy receive recognition for energy efficiency efforts
AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and Rogers-based Stitt Energy Systems have been recognized for their energy efficiency achievements through the Energy Star program.On Monday the U.S....
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Gov. Hutchinson signs three ‘foundational’ workforce development bills
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson signed three bills into law Monday (April 6) that he said represent a fundamental shift in the state’s...
View ArticleHospital auxiliary seeks socks, underwear donations for needy children
The volunteer auxiliary at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville seeks new socks and underwear donations for disadvantaged children in the area. Dubbed Operation Sock-It-To-Me kicked off this month...
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Peacemaker festival announced, third new event for downtown Fort Smith
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAdd the Peacemaker Music and Arts Festival to a growing list of events to debut in downtown Fort Smith in 2015. And Peacemaker is bringing to town...
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Arkansas rig count down to 8, severance tax revenue falls 47.5%
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas’ rig count has fallen to levels not seen in nearly a decade as natural gas drillers and oilfield equipment...
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Fort Smith area building permit values up 50.5% in the first quarter
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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Arvest reopens civil suits against Smiley who awaits criminal charges
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIt’s been more than a year since Dennis Smiley resigned his post as Arvest Bank President for Benton County and the bank fraud scheme he pulled off around the...
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The Supply Side: Is Wal-Mart asking suppliers to fund Savings Catcher?
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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Fort Smith Board approves sewer rate hike, new rates to begin May 1
Sewer rates for all Fort Smith customers will increase May 1 to help pay for an estimated $480 million in federally mandated sewer system improvements. The rate hike is less than originally proposed...
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The Compass Report: U.S. economy gains are ‘grudgingly slow,’ but better
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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Maggie House in Charleston to help address Arkansas’ foster care crisis
story by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comThe statistics are beyond alarming. At any given time, there are between 3,800-4,000 children in the care of the Arkansas Department of Human Services....
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