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The Video Wire: The Steel Horse Rally and getting ahead in the White House
Sitting atop a Harley at Old Fort Harley Davidson, Dawson Meadows reports on taking a catwalk, walking past cherry tops and grabbing and handful. It somehow had something to do with providing a preview...
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Final plans set for inaugural Steel Horse Rally in downtown Fort Smith
Organizers, area business owners and city officials will be working and watching this weekend to learn how the inaugural Steel Horse Rally may set the stage for the rally’s potential in future years....
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Gov. Hutchinson says U.S. manufacturing is a ‘national security’ issue
a story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson kicked off the first Arkansas Manufacturing Innovation Summit on Wednesday by saying...
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Fort Smith Police seek forensic review of ‘malicious’ software allegation
The city of Fort Smith has contracted with a Texas computer forensics firm to defend against an allegation that an officer or officers with the Fort Smith Police Department planted malicious software...
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Baldor exec says robots used for efficiencies, not to replace people
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comA Baldor marketing official told a roomful of manufacturing executives and leaders that although the use of robots is...
View ArticleScott Family Amazeum seeks to raise funds through brick campaign
The Scott Family Amazeum announced a new naming opportunity as part of its $28.5 million fundraising campaign. Titled Pave the Way, donors are encouraged to commemorate, celebrate, and honor loved ones...
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Hearing on Arkansas gay marriage ban to await U.S. Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has delayed a decision on the constitutionality of Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage pending the outcome of a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The federal...
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The Supply Side: Retailers struggle to combat out-of-stock problems
story 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 to...
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Northwest Arkansas labor numbers set new record highs in March
Northwest Arkansas’ labor market employed an estimated 236,693 during March, a gain of more than 13,000 jobs compared to March 2014 and, if the number stands, a new record for the metro area.The...
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Fort Smith metro job numbers up in March, but below pre-recession levels
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...
View ArticleMurphy Oil reports first quarter loss on falling oil, gas prices
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerMurphy Oil Corp. fell into the red during the first quarter as declining crude oil and natural gas prices cut a huge swath across the oil...
View ArticleJBU endowment tops $100 million mark
John Brown University’s endowment has exceeded $100 million for the first time in its 96-year history. At the end of JBU’s fiscal third quarter, the endowment was valued at $101 million.The growth of...
View ArticleNational Register of Historic listings expanded at Chaffee Crossing
The Chaffee Crossing Historic Preservation Organization (CCHPO) announced Thursday (April 30) the expansion of the Camp Chaffee Historic District at Chaffee Crossing near Fort Smith.With the assistance...
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U.S. spending for Mother’s Day predicted to rise to $21.2 billion
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRetailers are poised to profit handsomely in the coming days as consumers are expected to dole out $21.2 billion for dear Mom and the national holiday in her...
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Fort Smith fires back against allegation of planting bad software
In a response filed Monday (April 27), the city of Fort Smith countered allegations that Fort Smith police attempted to infect the computer of a Little Rock attorney. The 11-page retort said harmful...
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Northwest Arkansas building permits taper in March, flat for the quarter
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comNew construction permit values for the region’s four largest cities were flat in the first quarter compared to a year ago. Issued permits from January through...
View ArticleRevising the ‘good place to die’ pitch
guest commentary by David PottsEditor’s note: David Potts is a certified public accountant with more than 33 years experience. Although every effort is made to provide you accurate and timely tax...
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Bird flu and volatile beef markets shouldn’t dampen Tyson Foods’ profits
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhile Avian Influenza dominated headlines and packer margins ran in the red in recent weeks they are not expected to put a dent in Tyson Foods’ profits. The...
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Gov. Hutchinson moves forward with highway funding working group
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson signed an executive order Thursday (April 30) to create the Governor’s Working Group on Highway Funding,...
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T. Boone Pickens pushes for natural gas, says oil will hit $70 by year end
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerOil prices will return to $70 a barrel by the end of the year as American production declines and inventories are drawn down, Oklahoma...
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