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Sam’s Club, jewelers say custom jewelry demand growth led by Millennials
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comThe Millennial generation, often characterized as “entitled kids,” are helping to drive more demand in custom jewelry, according to big box wholesaler Sam’s Club...
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Arkansas Public Service chair comfortable in new role, seeks workable solutions
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comFor those familiar with the inner workings of the state Public Service Commission, there may not be a better equipped...
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Festival of Murals organizers reveal 'Unexpected' event schedule, sponsors
A schedule, sponsors and location detail have been made public by organizers of the inaugural Festival of Murals event to be held in Downtown Fort Smith. At least seven U.S. and international artists...
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Fort Smith Board cuts budget more by voting to end outside agency funding
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireFort Smith residents expecting more information on the future of the City Administrator position left the Fort Smith Public Schools Service Center...
View ArticleMedley to retire as president and CEO of Area Agency on Aging of Western...
The board of Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas and Jim Medley issued a joint announcement on Tuesday saying that medley would retire from his post as the agency’s president and CEO.Medley, who...
View ArticleArkansas universities, colleges receive more than $2 million in federal grants
The U.S. Department of Education has granted Arkansas more than $2 million in funding for Arkansas Higher education through the federal Student Support Services Program."Supporting diversity throughout...
View ArticleCarl Albert State College receives $2.116 million federal education grant
Carl Albert State College in Poteau has received a five-year $2,116,410 million Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant begins Sept. 1, 2015 and ends Aug....
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Lockheed Martin: JLTV contract award expected in August-September
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comTop Lockheed Martin executives said they expect to hear a decision in August or September on two high stakes Pentagon...
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BHP downsizing Fayetteville Shale Play operations, continues spending cuts
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAustralia-based BHP Billiton on Tuesday (July 21) announced broad spending cuts that will see only $200 million spent...
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Fort Smith Regional Airport near completion of new $10 million taxiway
The Fort Smith Regional Airport is in the final phases of a $10 million project to build a new taxiway on the northwest side of the main runway that will meet Federal Aviation Administration specs, and...
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Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market gets 'store of the community' test
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart continues to look for ways to differentiate its growing number of Neighborhood Markets within Northwest Arkansas, which is often a testing ground for...
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Friends, now business partners, find success with Slim Chickens
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comTom Gordon dreamed of becoming a stockbroker when he graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a degree in finance and accounting....
View ArticleDr. Voris joins family practice group with Sparks Health Syste
Dr. Justin Voris will join SouthPointe Family Practice located at 3808 South Gary St., near Southside High School, in August. As a primary care physician, Voris will help manage and maintain the health...
View ArticleWal-Mart's acquires 100% of Yihoadian, Chinese e-commerce business
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has acquired the outstanding shares in Yihaodian, taking full ownership of its fast-growing e-commerce business in China, according to a release from the retail giant on Wednesday...
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The Video Wire: Pinterest and Peacemaker
Once again Dawson Meadows reports on news of the week, and also takes a jab at the creativity of Millennials and offers his take on Pinterest.“Damn kids. Get off my lawn,” said a frustrated Meadows.The...
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Private sector pushes plan to build trails and greenways in Fort Smith
story by Aric Mitchell, special to The City WireSam Sicard, president and CEO of Fort Smith-based First Bank Corp., is undeterred by Fort Smith voters’ recent no-go on diverting street tax funds to the...
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Arkansas Tourism Ticker: State restaurants, hotels busy to start 2015
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Tourism Ticker is sponsored by the Arkansas Hospitality Association with research and content managed by The City Wire. It is published every two months.Arkansas’ 2% tourism...
View ArticleJ.B. Hunt Transport declares dividend
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders. The company’s board of directors approved 21 cents per common share of stock owned as of July 31. The dividend...
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P.A.M. Transport profits surge 97% in first half of 2015
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTontitown-based P.A.M. Transport is off to the races through the first two quarters of 2015 with net profits of $12.408 million, up nearly 97% from the same...
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Northwest Arkansas cities report mixed July sales tax, up year-to-date
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comSales tax revenue totaled $33.845 million through July of this year among the four largest cities in Northwest Arkansas, up 8.4% over the $31.22 million reported...
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