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OG&E officials say EPA ruling will raise rates
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comOklahoma Gas & Electric Company on Tuesday (Sept. 3) joined Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt in challenging a ruling by the Denver-based 10th...
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U.S. to accept some Chinese poultry imports
story and photo by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Food Safety and Inspection Service said Friday (Aug. 30) that it has cleared the way for some fully-cooked chicken and turkey to be exported from...
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Graphic Packaging, Umarex buck manufacturing trend
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comWhile Fort Smith has shed thousands of manufacturing jobs over the last several years, two companies with operations at Chaffee Crossing have found themselves...
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Arvest, Simmons bid for Metropolitan National Bank
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.net In a surprise move, Bentonville-based Arvest Bank and Pine Bluff-based Simmons First National Corp....
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ARK Challenge delivers big for three startups
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comIn its second year the ARK Challenge rolled out nine solid company startups before more than 35 investor groups on Thursday (Sept 5) at the final...
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Mercy says Cooper lawsuit ‘vague and ambiguous’
Attorneys Mercy Fort Smith say a lawsuit from Fort Smith-based Cooper Clinic is to “vague and ambiguous” and will need a “more definite statement” before providing a response. The attorneys with...
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Rep. Womack is leaning against action in Syria
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comU.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, did not shy away from addressing constituents' questions head-on as he held a town hall meeting at University of Arkansas at...
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Job losses minor with A-10 departure in June 2014
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe last of the A-10 aircraft will depart the 188th Fighter Wing in June of next year, according to the fighter wing's commander Col. Mark Anderson who spoke...
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Arvest, Simmons seek marketshare with Metropolitan deal
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBanking consultants said Arvest and Simmons First National Bank have plenty to gain if they were to walk away with 100% ownership of Metropolitan National Bank...
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Metropolitan is a real estate play in NWA
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe winning bidder for ownership of Metropolitan National Bank — either Ford Financial Fund II, Arvest or Simmons First National Bank — will pick up millions in...
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New boss named for Sparks, Summit hospitals
Charles Stewart is eager to begin his new role as the chief of Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Summit Medical Center in Van Buren and hopes to bring stability to a post that has seen three...
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Reducing energy loss part of home makeover work
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comIt was only a month ago that Kyle and Alisha Quenga were surprised with a home makeover from the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Since the announcement of...
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Jobs, Obamacare and Syria top issues of recess visits
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comThe August Recess is over and members of the Arkansas Congressional delegation have returned to Washington. The topic on nearly everybody's mind as Congress...
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Home sales remain strong in Arkansas metro markets
It’s a good time to be a Realtor. Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest markets during the first seven months of 2013 were up more than 11%, and were pushed higher by a more than 20% gain in July sales,...
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Simmons First to acquire Metropolitan National
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMetropolitan National Bank will soon be acquired by Simmons First National, as the Pine Bluff-based financial institution was the last bidder standing during...
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Governance, city hall make Fort Smith ‘priority’ list
story by Ryan Saylorrsaylor@thecitywire.comMembers of the Fort Smith Board of Directors met for nearly three hours on Monday night (Sept. 9) to discuss and try to narrow the focus of priorities...
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Solutions to rising teacher insurance rates discussed
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Businessroby@talkbusiness.netArkansas lawmakers discussed how to handle a $53 million deficit in the Public School Health Insurance program...
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Credit delinquencies fall, despite more spending
Consumers have shown in recent months they are quite willing dole out money for large ticket items such as new cars and even homes, but at the same time retailers and restaurants report mixed results...
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Lack of Mexican cattle pushes U.S. prices higher
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecirtywire.comSteak and hamburger lovers will pay more to eat beef in the coming year as the number of cattle imported from Mexico continues to plummet. Consumers may wonder...
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Thermold to move operations, 65 jobs to Fort Smith,
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAs Thermold Magazines President Sylvan Bednar made his way up to address a crowd of about 75 gathered Tuesday morning (Sept. 10) at the Fort Smith Regional...
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