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Attorney says costs to change rebel mascot higher than officials estimated
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comFort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen is not giving up on his effort to push back against the move now underway to change the mascot and fight song at...
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Tyson Foods CEO says beef woes will pass, segment has long-term ‘viability’
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods has been in the beef business 14 years since its $3.2 billion purchase in June 2001 of IBP, a privately held meatpacker. After that deal, beef has...
View ArticleJ.B. Hunt Transport to issue $350 million in long-term debt
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport has filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a new $350 million bond issue due July 15, 2022. The logistics company plans to use the...
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Gov. Hutchinson pauses controversial Medicaid termination process
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comThe Department of Human Services will pause for the next two weeks in sending out notices of termination for the...
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Fort Smith Board approves split bond duties between Stephens, Raymond James
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAn historical change in who handles the bulk of city of Fort Smith bond issuances was approved Tuesday (Aug. 4) by the Fort Smith Board of Directors, with...
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Surveys show consumers expected to spend less on back-to-school this year
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBack-to-school shopping has become a major event among retailers who use the time to boost sales in the dog days of August, but the boost may not be as much this...
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A-Chance begins in western Arkansas, focus on children of troubled homes
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comA new collaborative program tagged A-Chance is aimed at helping children in violent and crime-ridden homes succeed in their school setting and in life. Conner...
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Arkansas utility execs take watchful approach on Obama’s ‘Clean Power’ plan
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comA day after President Obama unveiled the centerpiece of his climate change proposal, representatives from Entergy...
View ArticleArvest Benton County promotes nine bankers
The board of directors for Arvest Bank in Benton County recently approved the promotions of nine bankers. “Promotions are taken to the board on a periodic basis by the respective senior managers,” said...
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Poverty, parents and mentors helped influence path of Dr. Georgia Hale
feature story by Carolyn Philpot, special to The City WireEditor’s note: This story is part of a special series on women who live in the Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas areas. Carolyn Philpot is a...
View ArticleAcxiom sees revenue growth, but posts quarterly net income loss
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireOne day after exiting the IT outsourcing business, Acxiom Corp. saw strong sales growth but still reported first quarter...
View ArticleMurphy USA quarterly income down 64% on volatile fuel prices
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireMurphy USA Inc.’s second quarter earnings fell well short of expectations as volatile crude oil and gasoline prices cut into...
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Arkansas Attorney General joins 15 other state AGs to block Clean Power plan
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comArkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has joined with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey and 15...
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Impact of Wal-Mart HQ job cuts up to $47 million, long-term hit ‘minimal’
story by Michael Tilley and Kim Souzamtilley@thecitywire.comThe economic impact of a more than 5.5% reduction in Wal-Mart corporate jobs in Northwest Arkansas could reduce annual economic activity in...
View ArticleHayseed Ventures to host startup lecture series
John James through Hayseed Ventures is launching a startup lecture series that aims to provide insight in key areas for entrepreneurs. The first event will take place at 5:30 p.m on Wednesday, Aug. 19...
View ArticleFormer Walmart spokesman Tovar joins Sprint
David Tovar, former vice president of corporate communications for Wal-Mart Stores, was recently hired by Sprint and will relocate his family to the Kansas City area.Tovar reportedly joined Sprint on...
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Little Rock entrepreneur brings ‘Painting With a Twist’ to Fort Smith
story by Janette Ballman, special to The City WireA new business in Fort Smith’s Pavilion shopping center is bringing opportunities for entertainment, as well as helping local charities raise money...
View ArticleTyson Foods chairman divests 10% of his company holdings
John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods and grandson of the founder, sold 335,550 shares of his stock in the meat company for proceeds totaling more than $13.858 million. The insider transaction was...
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The Video Wire: Live, from New York, it’s The Video Wire!
The beating of animals is certainly opposed by Dawson Meadows but he comes out in the political season to endorse the beating of eggs, drums and meat if it needs to be tenderized.Meadows also reports...
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Northwest Arkansas economy rich in corporate office jobs, feeds start-up firms
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comBenton and Washington counties enjoy a concentration of corporate home office jobs more than seven times the national average according to U.S. Census data...
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