Fort Smith native Luke Pruitt to release second album on Oct. 9
Fort Smith naitve Luke Pruitt will release his second studio album, “Songs of Home, Pt. 2” on Oct. 9. This is the follow up to his compelling debut ‘Songs of Home, Pt. 1., a look at life through the...
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Tusk to Tail: Aggie week and 7 Predictions from Highly Effective Tailgaters
info 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 tailgating...
View ArticleSmith promoted to loan manager for Arvest in Fort Smith, River Valley region
Arvest Bank Senior Vice President Les Smith, has been promoted to loan manager for the Fort Smith and River Valley Region.Smith has been with Arvest since 1999 and has held several different roles...
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KFSM 5 considering moving some operations from Fort Smith to NWA
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comRumors that officials with KFSM 5 are looking to move the station’s primary studio and administrative offices from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas may be...
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Gov. Hutchinson suggests a ‘pause’ in plans for a state insurance exchange
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comThe state should not develop its own costly individual insurance exchange and instead should probably continue using...
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Carol Schumacher named board trustee at St. Bonaventure University
The former investor relations officer for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Carol Schumacher of Rogers, has been named as a board trustee for St. Bonaventure University, her alma meter.Schumacher will serve a...
View ArticleAn unexpected cavalry
Riff Raff, by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comDowntown Fort Smith was alive. Alive with “special energy.” A new element of culture was brought to the city. The “cool switch” was turned on for Fort...
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Congress busy with a Papal visit, Speaker resignation, and EPA pushback
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireArkansas’ federal lawmakers faced the resignation of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, received a visit from Pope Francis...
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Highway funding stakeholders seek leadership on new ideas
story by Roby Brock, a TCW content partner and owner of Talk Business & Politicsroby@talkbusiness.netThe Governor’s Working Group on Highways has been meeting for months to discuss possible...
View ArticleLet’s support the Future School
The City Wire editorialadmin@thecitywire.comThe Fort Smith Public School Board on Monday (Sept. 28) is expected to vote on support or opposition to a proposed public charter school in the district. The...
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Tusk to Tail: Black cowboy hats, white receivers and semi-truck philosophies
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...
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Air travel slows in Arkansas through August, up in U.S. through second quarter
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by The City Wire, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of The Compass Report are Cox...
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Springdale-based NOWDiagnostics succeeding with new medical tests
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comA Northwest Arkansas-based company is developing blood tests it says will diagnose a range of medical conditions as...
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Arkansas officials approve $6.7 million state tourism advertising budget
story by Kerri Jackson Case, courtesy of Talk Business & PoliticsThe Arkansas State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission unanimously approved the 2016 Spring/Summer Advertising and Marketing...
View ArticleWhole Foods slashes 1,500 jobs, Fayetteville opening postponed
Whole Foods Market will eliminate approximately 1,500 jobs, or 1.6% of its workforce, over the next eight weeks, the company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept....
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Retailers cite reverse supply chain woes, online returns as major hurdle
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comMoving toward various format (omnichannel) to market, sell and distribute goods, retailers across North America cite online returns as the biggest hurdle they...
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Unsuccessful effort made to reverse mascot change at Southside High School
In a surprise move that later was revealed to be a planned move, newly elected Fort Smith School Board member Wade Gilkey attempted Monday night (Sept. 28) to reverse course on a previous Board vote to...
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Fort Smith Public School Board votes to endorse charter school application
The Fort Smith Public School Board on Monday (Sept. 28) voted to endorse a public enrollment charter school planned for the district, with two new Board members likely playing a role in what turned out...
View ArticleWalmart Museum seeking community art contributions for Bentonville Square
The Walmart Museum is sponsoring the Community Art Project 2015, where residents can leave their mark on the Bentonville Square. This project is designed to bring the community together through art...
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The Golf Event raises almost $160,000 for The Jones Center
story and photos by Nancy Peevy, special to The City WireWalmart associates, Walmart suppliers, and businesses from all over Northwest Arkansas partnered together to raise almost $160,000 for The Jones...
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