Westark Plumbing receives award from Angie’s List
Westark Plumbing & Expert Drain Cleaning Services has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the...
View ArticleUAFS graduates largest class in its history
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith graduation ceremony held Saturday (May 16) marked a major milestone for the university – the largest graduating class in its history. UAFS will confer a...
View ArticleUSA Truck names team for 2015 Arkansas Truck Driving Championship
Van Buren-based USA Truck has named Mike Barnes, Darrell Bloodworth, Steven Cazee, Joseph DeMuth, Joseph Ghoshen, Mark Johnston, Tom Miller, Ken Petti, Robert Williams and Jodie Yoder to its driving...
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Managing the energy grid: Inside MISO and SPP
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comWhen regional transmission organization (RTO) Midcontinent Independent System Operator literally turns on the power...
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Non-profit group pushing revitalization plans for downtown Van Buren
story by Janette Ballman, special to The City WireMembers of a newly formed non-profit group are confident they will reach their goal to revitalize the downtown and historic area of Van Buren with the...
View ArticleStartup Junkie Consulting seeks grant funding to expand programs
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting is asking for support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 grant from Chase’s Mission Main Street program.The local small business catalyst and...
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HBO a go with mini-series about U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe pop song was almost right. Based on recent news, the next few months and years could be all about that Bass Reeves. Fox News and the Discovery Channel...
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Bird flu impact minimal so far on U.S. meat markets
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFrom chicken processors to pork packers the fallout of the recent Avian Influenza outbreak is a concern and worth examining, according to Derrell Peel, Oklahoma...
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U.S. House passes highway funding extension
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireFaced with the expiration of the federal highway funding law and the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund,...
View ArticleFort Smith, NWA companies receive global trade awards
Five Arkansas companies received the 2015 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade during an awards luncheon held today at the Governor’s Mansion. The award honors companies for their leadership...
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Survey: Consumers spend 40% of gas savings on necessities
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comConsumers likely spent 40% of savings from lower gasoline prices on necessities such as groceries and rent, according to a new research from...
View ArticleShira promoted to vice president/production at CJRW
Senior Print Production Manager Greg Shira has been promoted to vice president/production at CJRW.Shira coordinates all print-related production and supervises the agency’s production team. He has been...
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Gov. Hutchinson outlines Special Legislative Session agenda
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday (May 20) made the official call for legislators to meet in special session beginning May 26...
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Wal-Mart exec says ‘fresh’ and store operations must improve
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe changing food segment is too big for Wal-Mart Stores to get wrong. Groceries and consumables comprised 56% of Walmart’s U.S. sales last year. But consumer...
View ArticlePicasolar expands with solar cell technology developed at UA
Picasolar Inc., a solar start-up company affiliated with the University of Arkansas, dedicated its new headquarters on Wednesday (May 20) at the Arkansas Research and Technology Park.The...
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XNA and Fort Smith airport traffic up, declines continue in Little Rock
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 ArticleAcxiom to sell IT unit for $190 million, reports decline in 2014 income
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAcxiom Corp. announced that it is getting out of the IT services business as the Little Rock technology company...
View ArticleNWACC reduces out-of-state tuition rate
Out-of-state students will save $50 per credit hour on tuition at NorthWest Arkansas Community College beginning with the fall 2015 semester.The college’s Board of Trustees recently approved a...
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Opinion sought as to legality of Altes’ job as state drug director
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comSebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue has asked Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge for an opinion on the legality of Sebastian County...
View ArticleTyson Foods gives $500,000 toward Walton Arts Center renovations
The Walton Arts Center announced a $500,000 gift from Tyson Foods on the heels of like funding from J.B. Hunt Transport last week which is designated for the $23 million fundraising campaign by the...
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