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Arkansas jobs boss talks JLTV decision, economic development goals
story by Roby Brock, with Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wireroby@talkbusiness.netWithin the next month, Arkansas economic officials may declare an end of the week...
View ArticleWalmart stores in Fort Smith, Greenwood to sell U.S. Marshal coins
The U.S. Marshals Museum and Walmart U.S. will sell U.S. Marshals Service 225th silver dollar commemorative coins in Fort Smith area stores. Starting Saturday (Aug. 22) at 10 a.m., the limited edition...
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Project Compassion creates unique ‘music and wellness’ therapy for nursing homes
story and photos by Janette Ballman, special to The City WireA new adaptive music therapy activity has been launched at five Fort Smith area elderly residential facilities under the direction of...
View ArticleArvest, Fort Smith area agencies partner on 1 Million Meals push
Arvest Bank of Fort Smith/River Valley Region, will be partnering with Community Services Clearinghouse, River Valley Regional Food Bank, and River Valley Food 4 Kids for the 1 Million Meals...
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America’s Car-Mart fiscal first quarter income falls 36.4%, revenue up 12%
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhile calendar 2015 has yet to round out its third quarter, the fiscal 2016 year for America’s Car-Mart is off to slow start. First fiscal quarter net profits...
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The Supply Side: Modular decisions shift back to Walmart store operators
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...
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Carter’s charity
Riff Raff, by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comIt’s not likely I’ll soon praise the presidency of Jimmy Carter, if for no other reason than dad would disown me. He is not a fan of the Georgia...
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Arkansas jobless rate dips to 5.6% in July, construction jobs up 15%
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire and is sponsored in the Fort Smith area by Arvest. Supporting sponsors of The...
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Two more miles of Bella Vista Bypass opens, completion set for mid-2016
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comProgress is slow but it’s happening on the much-anticipated 21-mile Bella Vista Bypass that will link Highway 72 near Gravette directly to U.S. 71 in North...
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California high school quarterback star transfers to the Razorbacks
The Razorbacks have added quarterback transfer Ricky Town, head coach Bret Bielema announced Friday (Aug. 21). A consensus four-star recruit, Town enrolled this January at the University of Southern...
View ArticleCJRW lands new Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas clients
Tulsa Community College (TCC) has selected the Northwest Arkansas office of CJRW for advertising and marketing services. TCC, with more than 27,000 students, is Oklahoma’s largest two-year college.TCC...
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Fayetteville chamber supports Ordinance 5781, disputes use of 2014 letter
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comThe Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce on Saturday (Aug. 22) confirmed its support for Ordinance 5781, a controversial civil rights proposal similar to one...
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Gov. Hutchinson outlines goals for health reform, ‘Restore Hope’ summit
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson said flexibility is key in order for the state to sustain health care support for 220,000 Arkansans...
View ArticleWal-Mart and its foundation commit $25 million to disaster relief
Reflecting on the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Wal-Mart and its foundation committed $25 million over five years to support disaster recovery and resilience efforts...
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Stock market declines may not be a ‘complete negative’ for U.S. consumers
story by Michael Tilley and Wesley Brownmtilley@thecitywire.comWhile it is uncertain how the past few days of headline-grabbing declines in U.S. and global equity markets will impact Arkansas’ economy,...
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Fayetteville may end minimum parking rules, other cities watching the move
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comA relaxation of off-street parking requirements in commercial zones is hoped to spur new development or redevelopment in older Fayetteville commercial...
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Future School charter moves forward, ‘Big Picture’ talk to be held at UAFS
An application for Future School, a public charter planned for Fort Smith, was filed July 28 with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Trish Flanagan says she is “positive about where we are...
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Eldridge says he is looking at 2016 election challenge to U.S. Sen. Boozman
Former U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas Conner Eldridge, who resigned from his post on Friday (Aug. 21), issued a statement Monday to address speculation on his potential...
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NWA sales tax revenue rises in August report, up 8.23% year-to-date
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comRevenue from sales tax collected by Northwest Arkansas’ four largest cities rose 7.13% in August after only fractional gains in July. The cities of Bentonville,...
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State regulators to work with ‘stakeholders’ to meet EPA’s Clean Power rules
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the state Public Service Commission on Monday announced they...
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