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Arkansas’ job training chief makes bold claims about state’s workforce quality
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAs Arkansas’ Department of Workforce Services Director, Daryl Bassett leads one of the state’s largest agencies with...
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Packed GOP presidential primary debate kicks off 2016 election cycle
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netIt started with fireworks, continued with fireworks and ended with fireworks. The first Republican presidential...
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NWACC signs agreement with UAFS to streamline degree programs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comOfficials from University of Arkansas at Fort Smith traveled to Bentonville Friday (Aug. 7) to sign an agreement with NorthWest Arkansas Community College that...
View ArticleNanomech adds to warehouse capacity in Springdale
NanoMech Inc. is expanding its storage and distribution capacity by leasing 12,000 square feet of additional warehouse and office space near its headquarters in the Springdale Technology Park.The...
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital to build $184 million facility in Springdale
story by Jamie Smith, special to The City WireArkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement...
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Wall Street has low expectations for next Wal-Mart earnings report
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhen Wal-Mart Stores reports its second quarter earnings on Monday (Aug. 17), the story will be about a lot of things; Walmart wages, the terrifically cumbersome...
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Gov. Hutchinson said he is prepared to move on setting execution dates
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comGov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Aug. 13) that he expects to receive a request to set execution dates for one or...
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Wal-Mart and other retailers move to test alternative to Apple Pay
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMobile Pay has been a hot topic in the retail sector, especially as consumers become more comfortable using their phones to complete simple tasks like depositing...
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Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice to resign, cites health problem
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireCiting a “significant health issue,” Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah announced his intent to resign from the...
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International artists named for downtown Fort Smith murals festival
The Unexpected Project on Thursday (Aug. 13) announced eight popular international urban and street artists for the line up of the inaugural Festival of Murals set for Sept. 3-12 in downtown Fort...
View ArticleHarshaw named VP of human resources at USA Truck
Kandice Harshaw has been named vice president of human resources for Van Buren-based USA Truck.Harshaw was promoted from director of human resources, a position she held for the past five years. She...
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On Time Logistics in Springdale hires new director of operations
Tim Ray joined On Time Logistics as the director of operations in July. Ray spent 15 years at Airway Freight Corporation in Fayetteville where he worked as an account manager for the firm’s...
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Tyson Foods to close slaughter-only beef plant in Iowa, cut 400 jobs
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comTyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith told the media during the Aug. 3 earnings call that it planned to stand by its beef division, despite the lack of fed cattle driving...
View ArticleGov. Hutchinson orders state to cut ties with Planned Parenthood
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (Aug. 14) directed the Department of Human Services to end its agreements with Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma, effective 30 days from today.Department...
View ArticleAmerica's Car-Mart opens its 143rd dealership
America's Car-Mart based in Bentonville has opened its 143rd used-car dealership. The new lot is located in Rolla, Mo., and is the company’s 19th dealership in that state.“We expect to open eight...
View ArticleFour advanced practice clinicians join Mercy Clinic Fort Smith
Mercy Clinic Fort Smith has added four advanced practice clinicians. Sarah Anderson, APRN, Carla Hill, APRN, Gayla Johnson, APRN, and Donnelle Wagner, DNP, bring more than 55 years of nursing...
View ArticleWilkins hired as ag lender for First National Bank of NWA
First National Bank of NWA has hired Mike Wilkins as an agricultural lender.Wilkins has experience in agriculture and ag business. His most recent position was working with the Arkansas State Bank...
View ArticleBancorpSouth announces five promotions in the Fort Smith area
Rebecca Gomez, Patricia Mays, Judy Phillips, Joyce Sears and Karen Wuthrich have received promotions at BancorpSouth in Fort Smith.Gomez has been promoted to branch officer. She began her career at...
View ArticleSimmons First makes several top management changes
Simmons First National Corp. announced a series of organizational management changes following the announced future retirement of David Bartlett, president of the bank holding company, in...
View ArticleMystery, suspense and Fort Smith finances
guest commentary by David PottsEditor’s note: David Potts is a certified public accountant with more than 33 years experience. Although every effort is made to provide you accurate and timely tax...
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