Crouch named VP for business operations at Carl Albert State College
Tony Crouch has been named vice president for business operations at Carl Albert State College in Poteau. Crouch has been executive vice president of business services at Cowley County Community...
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Study: Consumers favor ‘Made in USA’ products over sustainability
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAmerican consumers continue to rally their support around “Made in USA” products with 45% admitting that such a label is “extremely” or “very” important to them,...
View ArticleCargill plans to exit U.S. pork business, selling to JBS
Global meat giant JBS, the parent of Pilgrim’s Pride Chicken, announced plans to buy Cargill’s U.S. pork business for $1.45 billion, subject to regulatory review and approval.The deal includes a...
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NWA economy adds more than 11,000 jobs from May 2014 to May 2015
The well-oiled machine that is the Northwest Arkansas economy continued in May to set employment records, and added more than 11,000 jobs to the bustling metro area since May 2014. Metro tourism and...
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Employment rising in Fort Smith area, but remains below pre-Recession level
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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A tough sale for Huckabee 2.0
guest commentary by Dr. Williams YamkamEditor's note: Dr. Williams Yamkam is an assistant professor of Political Science at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith where he teaches multiple political...
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Paid attendance at Razorback sports events tops 1 million
Arkansas topped one million in paid attendance for home events in 2014-15, an increase of more than 10% from the previous year in ticketed Razorback sports, according to information provided Wednesday...
View ArticleHutchinson announces long list of commission, special judicial appointments
Lt. Col. Charles Jason Carter, North Little Rock, as State Judge Advocate for the Arkansas National Guard. Appointment expires at the Will of the Governor. Steele Kelly, Plummerville, to the Arkansas...
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Manufacturing expands in June for 30th straight month, Arkansas sees gains
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comEconomic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the 30th consecutive month, and the overall economy...
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The Video Wire: Bordello, bikinis, burgers, beer and bleeps
Reports about sizeable increases at Miss Laura’s historic bordello, a disturbing story about a bikini car wash fundraiser in Fort Smith and a bleeping bleepfest are part of Dawson Meadows’ report this...
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The Supply Side: IcyBreeze ready for Walmart.com, testing in Sam’s Club
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 ArticleNorthwest Health garners accreditation for maternal-fetal care center
Northwest Health System’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center has received accreditation for ultrasound practice in obstetrics. “We are very proud of this accreditation and of being the only center in NWA...
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Fort Smith attorney pushes back against ending use of Rebel mascot
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comFort Smith attorney and former Fort Smith Public School Board member Joey McCutchen is pushing back against the effort to change the Southside High School...
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Arkansas fiscal year tax collections up 3.7%, surplus totals $191.6 million
Arkansas’ fiscal year certainly ended on a positive note with a $191.6 million surplus thanks to total collections of $6.47 billion, up 3.7% compared to the previous fiscal year and above the budget...
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Thompson named to leadership role for Arkansas Bankers Association
Kevin Thompson was appointed as the 2015-16 Emerging Leaders Section Council President at the Arkansas Bankers Association Leadership Conference in Fayetteville on Friday, June 26.Thompson is a 1998...
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Waltons buy historic hotel in downtown Rogers
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comThe historic Lane Hotel in downtown Rogers was purchased by the Walton family doing business as KLS Leasing. The new owners reportedly paid $1.6 million...
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Number of Arkansas private option enrollees up June, cost per person dips
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comThe number of enrollees in the Medicaid private option reached 218,376 at the end of June, an increase of about 4,000...
View ArticleThe jobs hole
Riff Raff, by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comRecent numbers reflect well on the Fort Smith metro economy, but there remains a four-letter word that makes unpleasant a more in-depth conversation:...
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Hillary, Huckabee face an uncertain Arkansas electorate in 2016
story by John Brummett, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsEditor’s note: The author of this article is a regular columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This story first appeared in the...
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AEDC’s Mike Preston bullish on Arkansas, eager to improve state’s image
story by Rex Nelson, courtesy of Talk Business and PoliticsEditor’s note: This story first appeared in the July-August issue of Talk Business & Politics magazine. Link here for the digital version...
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