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Fort Smith Museum of History holds ‘Western Heritage’ month events
The Fort Smith Museum of History has scheduled a wide range of activities in May – to include bull riding, historic development of downtown Fort Smith, and cowboy poetry – to support Western Heritage...
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Schools, businesses tackle financial literacy in Arkansas
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireArkansas ranks among the least financially literate states in the U.S. according to a 2015 study from WalletHub. The 49th ranking for Arkansas prompted...
View ArticleMore to do for the Arkansas Legislature
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View ArticleArvest retains the naming rights to the Naturals’ home stadium
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Arvest Bank reached an agreement to extend the bank’s naming rights to the Springdale-based Arvest Ballpark through 2027. The first naming rights agreement was...
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Attorney alleges Fort Smith police tried to infect his computer
Little Rock attorney Matt Campbell is alleging in a lawsuit that an officer with the Fort Smith Police Department attempted to place “malicious software” on his law office computer. Campbell is the...
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The Supply Side: Mom gets sustainable mop pad on Wal-Mart shelves
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 services...
View ArticleTyson Foods donates $75,000 for new freezer at NWA Food Bank
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank just purchased a new freezer made possible by a $75,000 donation from Tyson Foods. The addition will help the food bank store more product for the 180 partner agencies...
View ArticleCox Charities seeks grant recipients
Cox Charities, a newly created foundation funded by donations from local employees of Cox Communications, said it plans to award its inaugural grants to Arkansas nonprofits and schools this year. The...
View ArticleLaura Rudolph named director of Leadership Franklin County
Laura Rudolph, director of community outreach for Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, has been named director of Leadership Franklin County.Housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus,...
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New car sharing company set to open in Fayetteville
story by Rose Ann Pearce, special to The City WireA new form of city transportation, building on the notions of sustainability and car sharing, is coming to Fayetteville and owners are banking on local...
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Poll: State education on wrong track, but local schools get good grades
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireA majority of Arkansans believe K-12 education in the state is on the wrong track, but they like their local schools. That’s...
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Gov. Hutchinson names three justices in same-sex marriage case
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson appointed three special justices to the state’s Supreme Court to hear a case involving same-sex marriage...
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More than 700 volunteer in Fort Smith area for 13th annual Day of Caring
story and photos by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comSpanning six counties, a force of 745 volunteers donated their time and skills on Tuesday (April 14) for United Way of Fort Smith Area's 13th...
View ArticleWal-Mart wins bid over shareholders seeking tighter gun sales
When shareholders gather in Fayetteville June 5, they will not hear a proposal that sought director oversight on certain gun sales at the mass retailer, according to a federal appeals court ruling on...
View ArticleABF Freight named LTL Carrier of the Year
ABF Freight has been named the national LTL (less than truckload) Carrier of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council. It’s the third consecutive year ABF Freight has received...
View ArticleElder joins staff at Beall Barclay in Fort Smith
Brooke Elder has been hired by Beall Barclay & Company as an in-charge accountant in the firm’s Fort Smith office.Prior to Beall Barclay, Elder worked for a private accounting firm in Texas for...
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Hire-fire issue back on Fort Smith agenda, convention center numbers reviewed
Revisiting the hire-fire authority of the Fort Smith City Administrator and a review of finances and operations at the Fort Smith Convention Center were part of Tuesday’s (April 14) study session held...
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Poll: Hutchinson favorables at 63%, Cotton 50%, Boozman 46%
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerGov. Asa Hutchinson has a 63% favorable rating among registered voters in Arkansas, while President Barack Obama ranks much lower at 38%,...
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Groundbreaking held for the $100 million first leg of the 412 Bypass
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFormer and current Arkansas Highway Commissioners Bobby Hopper and Dick Trammel, respectively, were part of a group of area officials who gathered...
View ArticleTyson awards 8 companies with ‘Supplier of the Year’ honors
Tyson Foods recently handed out eight award to its top suppliers for 2014. The “Supplier of the Year” winners include:• Newly Weds Foods Inc.,• Zip-Pak,• Hantover Inc.,• Hugg & Hall Equipment Co.,•...
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