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Boozman tells chamber crowd that Iran deal and EPA rules are bad policy
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comIn a relaxed atmosphere before a business-friendly crowd at the State Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Sen. John Boozman,...
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The Supply Side: Ranir to onshore some toothbrush manufacturing for Wal-Mart
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...
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Poll: 84% support physician-prescribed medical marijuana
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireWhile Arkansas voters are not for completely legalizing marijuana, they are overwhelmingly supportive of a restrictive usage...
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Sam’s Club partners with TrueCar for member savings on car purchases
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comAs part of the company’s pledge to do more more members, Sam’s Club is now offering assistance with car and truck purchases. The warehouse club giant announced...
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Tusk to Tail: 7 Predictions from Highly Effective Tailgaters, Week 1
story information compiled by David RiceEditor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been...
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Windgate Art & Design opening, ‘Unexpected Project’ launch at UAFS event
story and photos by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comAt least 400 gathered Thursday (Sept. 3) for an event that not only formally opened the new visual arts building on the University of Arkansas...
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Expect low fuel prices and busy highways for the Labor Day weekend
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAs gasoline prices move closer and maybe below the $2 a gallon price point, Arkansas and U.S. travelers are expected...
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Arkansas job growth pushes home sales up more than 8% for the year
Double-digit home sales growth in Northwest Arkansas helped drive an almost 9% home sales gain during July in the state’s four largest metro markets. For the first seven months of 2015, home sales in...
View ArticleOzarks Electric to include solar energy power in 2016
Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) has reached an agreement to provide a one-megawatt AC solar array for Ozarks Electric Cooperative of Fayetteville. Ozarks Electric plans to offer its members the opportunity to...
View ArticleDr. Satish Gaddam joins Sparks Neurology Center in Fort Smith
Dr. Satish Gaddam has joined Sparks Neurology Center located at 1504 Dodson Ave. in Fort Smith.Gaddam specializes in movement disorders and neuro-degenerative diseases including Parkinson’s Disease,...
View ArticleFormer Tyson Foods' employee pleads guilty to $551,343 wire fraud
Brenda Blair, 47, of Gentry and a former Tyson Foods' employee pleaded guilty to wire fraud of $551,343.52 on Friday (Sept. 4) in the U.S. District Court in Fayetteville.Federal Judge Timothy Brooks...
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Gov. Hutchinson gets 59% approval rating, Obama has a 59% unfavorable rating
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireIn a new round of polling, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) retains his popularity, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., remains...
View ArticleTerrorism directed at small businesses
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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Tusk To Tail: No ‘Devil Juice’ for a Christmas in September
story by David RiceEditor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog fans who have been tailgating together...
View ArticleNWACC enrollment dips, beats projections
NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolled 7,962 students for the fall 2015 semester, which was a decrease of 2.47% from fall 2014 figures but better than projected enrollment, NWACC officials...
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The sounds of World War II will open the Fort Smith Symphony season
story by Janette Ballman, special to The City WireThe horror of Dachau and the death and dedication involved with D-Day will be addressed in a “thoughtful” way as part of a unique opening of the 92nd...
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29-member committee named to select new Southside High School mascot
Southside High School Principal Wayne Haver on Tuesday (Sept. 8) announced a 29-person committee that will begin work selecting a new mascot for the school. Haver said the committee may meet up to four...
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Teal Talk Luncheon shines light on the ‘silent killer’ that is ovarian cancer
story and photos by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comLeah Elliott, a 40-something-year-old survivor of ovarian cancer from central Arkansas, said she sought out the help of at least three doctors between...
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Arkansas’ First Ladies unite to rescue pieces of the state’s ‘gown’ history
story by Bill Paddack, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsAn exhibit that is by far the most popular one at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock is in need of preservation treatment and some...
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Phase 1 work begins on historic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
Almost 10 months after acquiring the iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith, Lance Beaty is moving forward on what he calls “Phase 1” of work to convert the building into an entertainment and...
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